
Choni HaMe'agel
Choni HaMe'agel, also known as Choni the Circle Maker, was a Jewish scholar and miracle worker from the 1st century BCE. He is best known for his ability to pray for rain during a drought, famously drawing a circle in the dirt and declaring that he would not leave until it rained. His life and actions are often discussed in the context of Jewish tradition and folklore, especially regarding his unique relationship with God and his role in the community.
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Choni HaMe'agel was the last high priest of the Zadokite lineage who opposed Antiochus's changes to the calendar.
המאבקים שעיצבו את לוח השנה העברי – והקשר לאנטיוכוסידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·
Israel· 2026-09-11



