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<DIV><FONT size=2>The Talmud Bavli at the end of Horayos (13b) relates a
remarkable tale. Two Tanoim, R' Nosson and R' Meir were unhappy
with</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>the way the Nasi, Rabbon Shimon ben Gamliel, conducted his
post (they though him arrogant) and plotted to oust him. The plot was discovered
and resulted in the plotters being censured by being demoted. R' Nosson was from
then on referred to as "Yesh Omrim" (an opinion says) and R' Meir as "Acherim"
(</FONT><FONT size=2>others). (It is probably due to this that R' Nosson
although quoted by name in hundreds of Brysos, is very rarely mentioned
</FONT><FONT size=2>in Mishnayos, which were edited by Rabbon Shimon ben
Gamliel's son, R Yehudah Hanossi.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>May I draw your attention to an (probably unintended) irony.
Our Siddur includes a collection of Brysos starting "Pitum</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Haktores" relating to the preparation of incense used in the
Beis Hamikdosh. It included a piece by Rabbon Shimon ben Gamliel.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Surprisingly this piece is sandwiched between two pieces by
his arch rival, R' Nosson.</FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Elozor Reich, Manchester</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>