Yossi ben Yochanan
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|data6 = Rabbi Yossi ben Yochanan Ish Yerushalaim, Jose ben Jochanan, Yossi ben Yochanan from Jerusalem | |data6 = Rabbi Yossi ben Yochanan Ish Yerushalaim, Jose ben Jochanan, Yossi ben Yochanan from Jerusalem | ||
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|data10 = A Jewish leader in pre Macabeen times belonging to the first pair of Zugot. | |data10 = A Jewish leader in pre Macabeen times belonging to the first pair of Zugot. | ||
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| − | Rabbi Yossi Ben Yochanan studied under [[Antigonus Ish Socho]] and later served as the vice president of the Sanhedrin under [[Yossi ben Yoezer]], together forming the first set of [[Zugot]]. | + | Rabbi Yossi Ben Yochanan studied under [[Antigonus Ish Socho]] and later served as the vice president of the Sanhedrin under [[Yossi ben Yoezer]], together forming the first set of [[Zugot]]. It was during their leadership that the first Halachic disagreement in Judaism took place. They led the Jewish nation in the era proceeding the Macabeen revolt, a time during which the country was greatly influenced by Hellenism. Rabbi Yossi Ben Yochanan's students were Yehoshua ben Prachya and Neti Harbeli. |
==Av Bais Din== | ==Av Bais Din== | ||
| − | Yossi ben Yochanan originated from Yerushalaim and was a disciple of [[Antigonus Ish Socho]] | + | Yossi ben Yochanan originated from Yerushalaim and was a disciple of [[Antigonus Ish Socho]] and studied under [[Shimon HaTzadik]] in his youth. After the passing of Antigonus the leadership was split in two and he served as Vice President of the Sanhedrin while [[Yossi ben Yoezer|Yossi ben Yoezer]] served as president and Nasi. Their leadership is referred to as the first in five sets of [[Zugot]]. |
===First Machlokes=== | ===First Machlokes=== | ||
| − | It was at that time that the first Machlokes arose in Yisroel regrading doing Smicha on Yom Tov. | + | It was at that time that the first Machlokes arose in Yisroel regrading doing Smicha on Yom Tov. |
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===Grape Clusters=== | ===Grape Clusters=== | ||
| − | After Yose ben Yochanan passed away it was said the 'grape clusters' had ended. Grape clusters in Hebrew are Eshkolot, which can be read as Ish Kol - a man containing everything, referring to Yossi ben Yochanan who contained full knowledge of the Torah and | + | After Yose ben Yochanan passed away it was said the 'grape clusters' had ended. Grape clusters in Hebrew are Eshkolot, which can be read as Ish Kol - a man containing everything, referring to Yossi ben Yochanan who contained full knowledge of the Torah and perfected character traits. |
==Teachings== | ==Teachings== | ||
| − | Yosi ben Yochanan is known for his | + | Yosi ben Yochanan is known for his teachings in the first chapter of Masechet Avos. He said "Your home should be opened widely, paupers should be members of your household and do not over talk more then necessary with a woman". |
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===Open Home=== | ===Open Home=== | ||
Your house should always be open to guests in a very welcoming way, similar to Avraham who had four entrances to his home in all directions, showing all visitors they were welcome. | Your house should always be open to guests in a very welcoming way, similar to Avraham who had four entrances to his home in all directions, showing all visitors they were welcome. | ||
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| − | Be extra careful to treat poor guests with respect | + | Be extra careful to treat poor guests with respect since they are extra sensitive. |
===Talking to Women=== | ===Talking to Women=== | ||
| − | Yossi ben Yochanan taught this statement regarding a | + | Yossi ben Yochanan taught this statement regarding a persons own wife and it then certainly refers to other woman. A person should be careful of how he talks to his wife while she is a Nida so it does not lead him to sin. Additionally if a person tells his wife how a person has insulted him, she will push him avenge his honor and enter a feud. If a person tells his wife how he was belittled, she will lose respect for him as well. Over speaking with a persons wife also leads to very mundane conversations which distract a person from Torah and Avodas Hashem and in general talking to women can lead to lust and then sin. |
==Kever Yose ben Yochanan== | ==Kever Yose ben Yochanan== | ||
| − | Yossi ben Yochanan is buried in the area above [[Wadi-Amud-Safed|Wadi Amud]] in the outskirts of [[Safed|Tzfat]]. According to Rabbi Chaim Vital he is buried in a cave along with Yossi ben Yoezer and Yossi ben Meshulam | + | Yossi ben Yochanan is buried in the area above [[Wadi-Amud-Safed|Wadi Amud]] in the outskirts of [[Safed|Tzfat]]. According to Rabbi Chaim Vital he is buried in a cave along with Yossi ben Yoezer and Yossi ben Meshulam. Currently the exact whereabouts of the cave are unknown. |
[[Category:Tannaim]] | [[Category:Tannaim]] | ||
[[Category:Tzadikim]] | [[Category:Tzadikim]] | ||
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