Abba Arika
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- ʿalenu
…it is often credited to Abba Arika, also known as Rav (3rd century ad), the head of a Jewish academy at Sura in Babylonia. The ʿalenu was originally part of the additional (musaf ) service for Rosh Hashana (New Year) and was later added to the Yom Kippur (Day of…
Read More…it is often credited to Abba Arika, also known as Rav (3rd century ad), the head of a Jewish academy at Sura in Babylonia. The ʿalenu was originally part of the additional (musaf ) service for Rosh Hashana (New Year) and was later added to the Yom Kippur (Day of…
Read More - yeshiva
The first was established by Abba Arika after his arrival at Sura in 218. The other was set up at Pumbedita by Judah bar Ezekiel. From c. 200 to 1040 these two yeshivas had immense authority as centres of learning and issued “official” interpretations of the law.
Read MoreThe first was established by Abba Arika after his arrival at Sura in 218. The other was set up at Pumbedita by Judah bar Ezekiel. From c. 200 to 1040 these two yeshivas had immense authority as centres of learning and issued “official” interpretations of the law.
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