# Rabbi Meir in 10 Minutes

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Podcast: [Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-jewish-10-minutes-at-a-time-7523216)
Published: 2026-05-03T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today's episode is about Rabbi Meir, the brilliant second-century Tanna whose genius illuminated the entire Oral Torah and whose teachings form the backbone of much of the Mishnah itself. A disciple of the legendary Rabbi Akiva — and initially of the tragic Elisha ben Abuyah — he earned the name "Meir," meaning "illuminator," because he enlightened the eyes of the sages with his unparalleled dialectical skill, able to argue 150 reasons for a law being pure and 150 against it. Anonymous rulings in the Mishnah are often attributed to him, his parables and fox fables captivated audiences, and his sharp mind helped preserve Jewish law after the Roman persecutions. Famous for his piety, his miraculous escapes, his compassionate wife Beruriah — one of the few women celebrated as a profound Torah scholar — and tales that earned him the title Baal HaNes ("Master of Miracles"), Rabbi Meir's life blends extraordinary intellect, moral courage, and timeless wisdom that continues to inspire learners today. Join us to uncover the stories, the scholarship, and the enduring light of this extraordinary sage whose voice echoes through every page of the Talmud.

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