Hillula of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes

A fourth-generation Tanna and disciple of Rabbi Akiva, he is one of the most frequently cited sages of the Mishnah.

The hillula of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes is on Friday, May 21 2027 (14 Iyar). It begins on the evening of Thursday, May 20.

Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes

Monogram: the Hebrew acronym by which this teacher is known. No portrait: no reliable one exists.

Hillula: 14 Iyar · Pesach Sheni
Next date: Friday, May 21, 2027
Year of passing: 175
Era: Tannaim
Resting place: Tiberias, Israel

Date handed down by tradition.

Biography

A fourth-generation Tanna and disciple of Rabbi Akiva, he is one of the most frequently cited sages of the Mishnah. He is traditionally associated with charity (the "Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes" fund). His tomb in Tiberias is a major pilgrimage site.

Sources : Wikipedia · Sefaria

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Hebrew year	Date	Evening before
5787	Friday, May 21 2027	Thursday, May 20
5788	Wednesday, May 10 2028	Tuesday, May 9
5789	Sunday, April 29 2029	Saturday, April 28
5790	Friday, May 17 2030	Thursday, May 16
5791	Wednesday, May 7 2031	Tuesday, May 6

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