Thursday, May 03, 2007

RABBI MEIR BAAL HANESS: Why is Rabbi Meir referred to as Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess? Heichal HaNegina has the background.

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1 comment:

Elie said...

I heard from my dad z'l that the connection of "Rabbi Meir Baal Haness" and his tomb, with the Rabbi Meir of the Mishnah, is a folk legend without historical accuracy. I'd be interested if anyone could point me to scholarly research on this question.