Rav Ashi
Era of the AmoraimRav Ashi, head of the academy of Sura-Mata Mehasya, was among the foremost sages involved in the completion of the Babylonian Talmud. He arranged and redacted the Babylonian Talmud over the course of sixty years.
Biography
Rav Ashi, head of the academy of Sura-Mata Mehasya, was among the foremost sages involved in the completion of the Babylonian Talmud. He arranged and redacted the Babylonian Talmud over the course of sixty years.
Life Story
Childhood
He was from Babylon, from the family of Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi.
Teachers
Rav Kahana; Rabbi Yehudah, son of Rav Shmuel.
Students
Mar bar Rav Ashi; Ravina.
Key Events
The redaction of the Babylonian Talmud; leadership of the academy of Sura.
Influence
He arranged and redacted the Babylonian Talmud over the course of sixty years.
Death
He passed away in Mata Mehasya.
His Way and Views
Torah Study
He arranged and redacted the Talmud.
Halacha
He is mentioned frequently throughout the Talmud.
Character
Wise, organized, and a leader.
Famous Quotes
"Any Torah scholar who does not avenge and bear a grudge like a serpent is not a Torah scholar."
Students
Teachers
Timeline
Birth
Headship of the Sura Academy
Passing