Rav Sama

Rav Sama the son of Rava was a seventh generation Babylonian Amora and a student of Rav Ashi. After the passing of Rav Ruchami, he replaced him as Rosh Yeshiva of Pumpadisa, a position once held by his father Rava.

Kever Rav Sama

Rav Sama is buried in the cliffs outside Achbara in the ruins of Chakuv based on the testimony of Rabbi Chaim Vital in the name of the Arizal.