Rava bar bar Hana
Rava
Era of the AmoraimRava, head of the academy of Mehoza, was the principal disputant of Abaye. In the great majority of cases, the halakhah is ruled in accordance with his opinion. He was renowned for his sharp dialectical reasoning and his homiletical teachings.
Biography
Rava, head of the academy of Mehoza, was the principal disputant of Abaye. In the great majority of cases, the halakhah is ruled in accordance with his opinion. He was renowned for his sharp dialectical reasoning and his homiletical teachings.
Life Story
Childhood
He was from Babylon.
Teachers
Rav Hisda, Rabbah.
Students
Rav Pappa, Rav Huna the son of Rav Yehoshua.
Family
He was the son-in-law of Rav Hisda.
Key Events
He served as head of the academy in Mehoza and is especially known for his disputes with Abaye.
Influence
In most of his disputes with Abaye, the halakhah is decided in accordance with his view.
Death
He passed away in Mehoza.
His Way and Views
Torah Study
He applied incisive analysis to both halakhah and aggadah.
Halacha
The halakhah follows Rava.
Character
Wise and exceptionally sharp in dialectical analysis.
Famous Quotes
"A person is obligated to recline only when he is able to do so in a proper manner, so that he not appear awkward."
"This is the expression people use: a person may act on his own authority."
Students
Teachers
Timeline
Birth
Headship of Mehoza
Passing