Simeon HaPakoli
Simeon ha-Pakoli (Hebrew: שמעון הפקולי) was a rabbi who lived in the late 1st century (second generation of tannaim). He was a contemporary of Rabban Gamaliel II at Jabneh.[1]
He arranged the eighteen blessings of the Shemoneh Esreh prayer in the sequence in which they have been handed down.[2]
The name "Pakoli" is said to have been derived from Simeon's occupation, which was that of a dealer in flax and wool.[3] Nothing further is known concerning him.[1]
References
- ^ a b Jewish Encyclopedia: Simeon Ha-Pakoli
- ^ Berachot 28a
- ^ Rashi on Berachot 18a
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Bacher, Wilhelm; Lauterbach, Jacob Zallel (1901–1906). "Simeon Ha-pakoli". In Singer, Isidore; et al. (eds.). The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls.
