Yose ben Yoezer of Zeredah
Yose ben Yoezer
Era of the Pairs (Zugot)Yose ben Yoezer of Zeredah was the first member of the first pair of sages in the Era of the Zugot. He was known as the saintly one among the priests. He instituted the ordinance concerning the cities and their surrounding open lands, and said: Be among the disciples of Aaron.
Biography
Yose ben Yoezer of Zeredah was the first member of the first pair of sages in the Era of the Zugot. He was known as the saintly one among the priests. He instituted the ordinance concerning the cities and their surrounding open lands, and said: Be among the disciples of Aaron.
Life Story
Childhood
He was from Zeredah in Judah.
Teachers
The Men of the Great Assembly.
Students
The sages of his generation.
Key Events
The enactment concerning the cities and their surrounding open lands.
Influence
He transmitted the Torah in his generation.
Death
He was killed in sanctification of the Divine Name during the Greek persecutions.
His Way and Views
Torah Study
He emphasized precision and caution in matters of halakhah.
Halacha
He instituted that surrounding open lands be maintained everywhere.
Faith
He gave his life for the sanctification of the Divine Name.
Ethics
Be among the disciples of Aaron—loving peace.
Character
Pious and careful.
Famous Quotes
"May it be God's will that the Divine Presence rest upon the work of your hands."
Students
Teachers
Timeline
Birth
Beginning of leadership of the pair
Death in sanctification of the Divine Name