Rabbi Eleazar ben Azariah
From Zissil
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| Hebrew: | |
|---|---|
| רבי אלעזר בן עזריה | |
| Spelling: | |
| Elazer, Elazar, Azarya, Azaryah | |
| Other Names: | |
| Eleazar Hanasi, | |
| Meaning of Name: | |
| G-D helped, G-D help | |
| Description: | |
| Second generation Tana from a priestly family who temporarily served as Nasi. |
Rabbi Eleazar ben Azariah was a second generation Tana who was temporarily appointed as Nasi when Rabbi Gamliel was expelled from his position. Rabbi Eleazar ben Azariah was a Kohena and tenth generation from Ezra Hasofer.
Kever Rabbi Elazar ben Azarya
Rabbi Eleazar ben Azariah is buried in Alama right after the Kevarim of Rabbi Yossi Hakohen, Rabbi Eleazar ben Aruch and Rabbi Shimon ben Nisanel. A few feet away from Kever Rabbi Eleazar is the Kever of his father Azariah.
- Kever Rabbi Eleazar ben Azariah Photo Gallery
