Rachel Wife of Rabbi Akiva
From Zissil
Hebrew: | |
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רחל אשת רבי עקיבא | |
Other Names: | |
Rachel Ashes Rabbi Akiva | |
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Jewish heroine, wife of the Tana Rabbi Akiva who is buried in Tiberias. |
Rachel was the daughter of the wealthy Kalba Savua. She is buried in Southern Tiberias where many women visit her tomb.