Meir, Rabbi

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Meir, Rabbi: (2nd century CE) Mishnaic sage, also known as Meir Baal Hanes (“Meir, the Master of the Miracle”), husband of Beruriah and son-in-law of Hananiah ben Teradion. Student of Rabbi Akiba, Rabbi Ishmael, as well as Elisha ben Abuyah. As a general rule, any Mishna that states a halachah anonymously is assumed to represent the view of Rabbi Meir. The Talmud testifies that his intellect was so keen, that his sagacious colleagues were unable to plumb the depths of his ideas.

	Rabbi Meir By Nissan Mindel Rabbi Meir was a disciple of Rabbi Akiba. He was called Rabbi Meir because he enlightened the Sages with his great scholarship. (Meir comes from the word "Or" light). He belonged to the third generation of Tannaim after the destruction of the Beth ... Library » Jewish History » Gallery of Our Great » The Mishnaic Age » Rabbi Meir
	Loss of a child By Tzvi Freeman Question: G-d chose to take away my dear son from me. Can I have my son back as a newly born son with G-d's blessings? Response: The MidrashMishle 31 tells the story of Bruriah, the wife of Rabbi Meir. The couple was blessed with two boys. Lively and ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » Advice » Loss of a child
	Passing of Rabbi Meir 2nd Century CE Rabbi Meir, a second century scholar and scribe, was among the foremost disciples of Rabbi Akiba. His colleagues called him Meir because he "enlightened the eyes of the sages" with his genius and scholarship ("Meir" comes from the Hebrew word "Or," ... Jewish Calendar » Iyar » Iyar 14 » Jewish History » Passing of Rabbi Meir
	Rabbi Meir Part 8 By Lazer Gurkow Click here for follow-along source sheet. Audio Classes » History » Sages of the Talmud » Rabbi Meir
	Tiberias – Great Sages Part 7 By Nissan Dovid Dubov Touring through some of the sites where renowned Sages were interred and bringing them to life by discussing their lives and legacies. Audio Classes » Living » Israel » Eyes upon the Land » Tiberias – Great Sages
	The Compilation of the Oral Tradition By Nissan Dovid Dubov The sages of the Mishnah who transmitted and recorded the Oral Law. Audio Classes » History » Jewish History » The Compilation of the Oral Tradition
	Is there a prayer for lost objects? By Menachem Posner There is indeed a traditional prayer and procedure to be followed when seeking G‑d's assistance in retrieving a lost object... Jewish Practice » Jewish Prayer » Insights » Questions and Answers » Is there a prayer for lost objects?

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