Rabbi Chalafta Tomb

Tanna Galili in the generation after the destruction. Rabbi Yossi’s father, and was called “Abba Halafta” by his mouth.

Rabbi Halafta was born in Jerusalem near the last days of the Temple. Most of his years he lived in Tzipori in the Galilee, and was considered the rabbi and leader of the city. His son Rabbi Yossi filled his place on the rabbinical throne, and the rulings of the two shaped Tzipori’s customs.

Rabbi Halafta studied together with Rabbi Hanina ben Tardion, and probably also with Rabbi Akiva. His teachings were not quoted in the sources of the conditions, but there is some evidence of halakhic rulings he ruled on questions brought before him in the laws of impurity and purity as well as in the laws of superiors. These testimonies indicate, among other things, that Rabbi Yochanan ben Nuri would have come to consult with Rabbi Halafta on halakhic questions that were brought to his door.

The tombs of Rabbi Halafta and his sons are located south of Road 85, west of Kfar Hananya. The nearby junction is named after him – Halafta Junction. The tombstones are located in the open air in the area of ​​a cemetery complex, they are covered with Jerusalem stone and have a small blue dome on them, you Can visit Also In The Same Location Rabbi Yose Ben Halafta Tomb