Jannai

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Jannai is the name of the following people:

  • Alexander Jannäus , Hasmonean king († 76 BC)
  • Rabbi Yannai , Amoraim the 1st generation (around 230-250 n. Chr.)
  • R. Jannai / Jannaj, Amoraim 3rd Generation (after about 290 n. Chr.) In Palestine, son Ishmael (not that Ishmael )
  • Jannai , one of the oldest liturgical poets / Paitanim , dates from the 4th to the 8th century AD