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Akiba ben Joseph

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Akiba ben Joseph: (c. 50-c.135 CE) Among the greatest of the Mishnaic sages. Unless otherwise stated, all Mishnayos are presumed to be in accordance with the Rabbi Akiva's view. He was the son of converts, and an unlearned shepherd. At the age of 40, at the insistence of his wife, he began studying Torah,under Eliezer ben Hyrcanus, Joshua ben Hananiah, and Nahum Ish Gamzu ultimately attracting 24,000 students including Rabbi Simeon ben Yohai, Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Judah ben Ilai. He supported Bar Kochba's revolt. He was imprisoned and savagely murdered by the Romans for teaching Torah (he is one of the Ten Martyrs).

Akiba's Disciples (5)

Akiba's Daughter (1)

Rabbi Akiba Book

By Nissan Mindel

Learning & Values » Jewish History » Gallery of Our Great » The Mishnaic Age

The Fox and the Fishes Story

Talmud, Berachot 61b

Said the fox to the fiishes: "'Why don't you come out onto the dry land? We'll live together, as my ancestors lived with your ancestors..."

Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » From the Midrash

24,000 Plus One

Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Rabbi Akiva taught that "Love your fellow as yourself" is a "cardinal principle in Torah." How was it that that Rabbi Akiva's disciples, of all people, were deficient in this area?

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » Lag BaOmer

Lag BaOmer The Soul of Torah

May 10, 2012

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays

Growing Together On Lag Baomer: The Legacy of Rabbi Akiva Book

From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson

Why Didn’t the Disciples Emulate Their Teacher? One reason we celebrate Lag BaOmer is that an epidemic which caused the death of 24,000 of Rabbi Akiva’s disciples ceased on that day.Meiri on Yevamos 62b; Shulchan Aruch HaRav 493:5. Our Sages ...

Learning & Values » Texts & Writings » Chassidic Texts » Timeless Patterns in Time » Lag BaOmer

The Laughter of Rabbi Akiva Story

Talmud, Makkot 24b

When they reached the Temple Mount, they saw a fox emerging from the place of the Holy of Holies. The others started weeping; Rabbi Akiva laughed...

Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » From the Midrash

The Snake in the Wall Story

Talmud, Shabbat 156b

“On the day your daughter enters the bridal chamber,” the astrologers said to Rabbi Akiva, “a snake will bite her and she will die.”

Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » From the Midrash

The Child and the Slave Story

Talmud, Bava Batra 10a

Turnusrufus asked Rabbi Akiva: "If your G-d loves the poor, why doesn't He feed them?"

Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » From the Midrash

In Place of G-d Vehotziu Et Rabi Akiva

By Moshe Bogomilsky

When Josef was sold, only nine brothers were present. But the Roman King -- counting G-d as a co-conspirator -- killed ten Sages.

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » High Holidays » Yom Kippur » Study » Prayers

What is Lag BaOmer? Audio

By Mendel Kaplan

What do we really celebrate on Lag BaOmer and what does the Rebbe say about it. The story of Lag BaOmer—in depth.

Learning & Values » Audio Classes » Holidays » Lag BaOmer

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