The tomb of Shimon bar Yochai

The tomb of Shimon bar Yochai or Kever Rashbi on Mount Meron is the traditional burial place of the 2nd-century Mishnaic rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. A place of pilgrimage since the late 15th century. The tomb building was built in the mid-19th century by Shmuel Abu, the French consular agent in Safed

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: SL_20240306_114527.jpg
Copyright: ©Shay Levy 2024
Image Size: 1868x4000 / 4.6MB; tomb grave burial site Shimon bar Yochai Kever Rashbi Mount Meron tradition Jewish Judaism Jews traditional place Mishnaic rabbi pilgrims worship pilgrimage idolatry idol worship paganism worshiping 19th century nineteenth century building architecture men religion religious faith belief Jew Israel Galilee mountain pilgrim pray praying prayer ceremonies ceremony celebrate celebration festival festivity hasid hasidim Orthodox custom customs traditions people person Simeon bar Yohai psi shayl
Contained in galleries

The tomb of Shimon bar Yochai or Kever Rashbi on Mount Meron is the traditional burial place of the 2nd-century Mishnaic rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. A place of pilgrimage since the late 15th century. The tomb building was built in the mid-19th century by Shmuel Abu, the French consular agent in Safed