Rav Safra • Abba bar Ivo
Rav
Era of the AmoraimRav (Abba bar Ivo), the first of the Amoraim, was a disciple of Rabbi Judah HaNasi. He founded the academy of Sura in Babylonia and brought the Torah tradition of the Land of Israel to Babylonia.
Biography
Rav (Abba bar Ivo), the first of the Amoraim, was a disciple of Rabbi Judah HaNasi. He founded the academy of Sura in Babylonia and brought the Torah tradition of the Land of Israel to Babylonia.
Life Story
Childhood
He was born into a priestly family in Babylonia.
Teachers
Rabbi Judah HaNasi.
Students
Rav Huna, Rav Yehudah, Rav Chisda.
Key Events
The founding of the academy of Sura and the transmission of the Torah of the Land of Israel to Babylonia.
Influence
He inaugurated the era of the Amoraim in Babylonia and established the academy in Sura.
Death
He passed away in Sura.
His Way and Views
Torah Study
He brought the teachings of the Mishnah to Babylonia and raised up disciples.
Halacha
He is cited extensively throughout the Babylonian Talmud.
Ethics
Care in safeguarding one’s good name.
Character
A sage and a leader.
Public Role
He established the Torah center in Babylonia.
Famous Quotes
"Better that they call me lacking than that they call me wicked."
"A person may be acquired through purchase and through gift."
Students
Teachers
Timeline
Birth
Immigration to the Land of Israel to study
Founding of the academy of Sura
Passing