Shemaiah
Era of the Pairs (Zugot)100 BCE – 40 BCE(60 years)
Shemaiah was a member of the fifth and final of the Zugot, together with his counterpart Avtalyon. He taught: Love work and disdain positions of authority.
Biography
Shemaiah was a member of the fifth and final of the Zugot, together with his counterpart Avtalyon. He taught: Love work and disdain positions of authority.
Life Story
Childhood
He was from Jerusalem.
Teachers
Shimon ben Shetach.
Students
Hillel the Elder and Shammai.
Influence
He transmitted the Torah tradition to Hillel and Shammai.
His Way and Views
Faith
Do not cultivate intimacy with a wicked person.
Ethics
Love of work and disdain for positions of authority.
Character
Humble.
Famous Quotes
"Love work and disdain positions of authority."
Students
Hillel the ElderShammai
Teachers
Shimon ben Shetach
Timeline
100 לפנה״ס
Birth
40 לפנה״ס
Passing