Tiveria, Israel
Kever of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess
Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess
אֱלָהָא דְּמֵאִיר עֲנֵנִי
אלקא דמאיר ענני
Elokah D'Meir Aneini
The resting place of the great Tanna Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess — known as a master of miracles and yeshuos, especially for finding lost objects.
Send Your KvittelHistory
A bit of history
Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes was one of the great sages of the Talmudic era, a holy Tanna whose teachings and devotion to Torah are recorded throughout the Mishnah and Gemara. He is remembered as a towering figure of faith, wisdom, and unwavering trust in Hashem.
Throughout Jewish tradition, Rabbi Meir is associated with extraordinary spiritual power and protection for the Jewish people. His name itself — "Baal HaNes" (Master of the Miracle) — reflects the deep reverence for the salvations attributed to his merit.
His resting place in Tiberias, Israel, has become one of the most visited holy sites in the world, where Jews from all backgrounds come to pray, reflect, and request salvation in his merit.
The kever in Tiberias is widely regarded as a place of prayer and hope, especially for those seeking yeshuos (salvation) in difficult situations. Many visitors come to pour out their hearts in prayer for health, livelihood, shidduchim, and family blessings. Across generations, countless accounts have been shared of people experiencing breakthroughs and unexpected openings after praying at the site, lighting a candle, and reciting Tehillim in his merit.
Recorded Yeshuos
Accounts of yeshuos in his merit
The following are traditional accounts and community-shared recollections, reflecting how people describe experiences connected to prayer at the kever of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes.
- 01
Shidduch after long waiting
A young man who had been waiting many years for a suitable shidduch visited the kever, prayed deeply, and gave names in a kvittel. Shortly afterward, a connection was suggested unexpectedly, leading to a successful engagement.
- 02
"Sudden reminder" shidduch breakthrough
A shadchan reportedly searched for a family's details for months without success. After a friend visited the kever and prayed for them, the shadchan unexpectedly found the missing contact information the very next day and reached out with a promising match.
- 03
Double simcha reported in one family
A family struggling with multiple unmarried children shared that after prayer at the kever, they experienced what they described as a "double simcha" — two shidduchim progressing in a short period of time after years of stagnation.
- 04
Business turnaround
A businessman in financial difficulty reportedly prayed at the kever and later encountered an unexpected opportunity that reopened a previously closed deal, allowing his business to stabilize.
- 05
Health improvement after prayer
A woman experiencing ongoing health challenges prayed at the kever and committed to extra Tehillim. In the following period, she reported improvement and stabilization in her condition.
- 06
Unexpected job opportunity
A man unemployed for an extended time visited the site and prayed for livelihood. Shortly afterward, he received a job offer from a place he had not previously considered.
- 07
Emotional relief and clarity
A visitor struggling with emotional stress described feeling a sudden sense of calm and clarity after praying at the kever and lighting a candle.
- 08
"Hidden door opens" shidduch story
A person waiting many years for a shidduch reported that shortly after prayer at the kever, a previously "closed" suggestion resurfaced and progressed quickly.
- 09
Family reconciliation
A family experiencing long-term tension reported improved communication and reconciliation following dedicated prayer at the site.
- 10
Assistance from an unexpected source
One individual shared that help arrived from a completely unexpected person shortly after visiting the kever, which they felt was providential.
- 11
Success after repeated setbacks
A man facing repeated failures in a business venture reported that after prayer at the kever, the next attempt succeeded.
- 12
Shadchan connection reappears
A shadchan reportedly reconnected with a family after misplacing their details, later finding the information unexpectedly and advancing the shidduch process.
- 13
Health concern eased
A family dealing with a medical concern shared that after prayers at the kever, the situation stabilized and improved over time.
- 14
Travel arrangement resolved
A traveler facing repeated visa or travel delays reported that the situation resolved shortly after praying at the kever.
- 15
"Unexpected opening" in a stuck situation
Many visitors describe a recurring theme: situations that felt completely "stuck" suddenly opening in unexpected ways after heartfelt prayer, candle lighting, and personal appeal in the merit of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes.
Submit a Kvittel
Write your prayer
It will be carried to Kever of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess and read with reverence.
How to write your kvittel
A kvittel (letter) may be written in any language. When mentioning a name, it is customary to include:
- The person's full name
- The mother's name (for example: Yaakov ben Sarah)
- It is preferable to use a Hebrew name if available
- Non-Jewish individuals typically use the father's name
The letter can include personal requests for blessing, healing, livelihood, family matters, guidance, or any heartfelt concern.
Find a Lost Object — Segulah of “Amar Rabbi Binyamin”
Losing something important can feel stressful and overwhelming. For generations, Jews have turned to a well-known segulah connected to Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess when searching for a lost item.
The Segulah
Before searching, many have the custom to:
- Give tzedakah (charity), traditionally at least 18 shekels.
- Recite the prayer of “Amar Rabbi Binyamin” with sincerity.
- Ask Hashem to help reveal the lost item in the merit of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess.
Countless people have shared stories of finding lost objects after strengthening themselves in tefillah, tzedakah, and emunah.
The Prayer
“Amar Rabbi Binyamin, hakol b’chezkat sumin ad shehakadosh baruch hu me’ir et eineihem… Eloka d’Meir aneini, Eloka d’Meir aneini, Eloka d’Meir aneini.”
How It Works
This custom combines prayer, charity, and practical effort. After saying the tefillah, continue searching calmly and methodically. Many people find that the prayer brings clarity, peace of mind, and unexpected help in locating what was lost.
Need Help Praying?
You can also submit a kvittel to be taken to the kever of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess, where prayers can be recited on your behalf for finding a lost object and for all yeshuos.
אָמַר רַבִּי בִּנְיָמִין, הַכֹּל בְּחֶזְקַת סוּמִין, עַד שהקב"ה מֵאִיר אֶת עֵינֵיהֶם. מִן הָכָא, וְיִפְקַח אֱלֹקִים אֶת עֵינֶיהָ וְתֵּרֵא בְּאֵר מַיִם, וְתֵלֵךְ וּתְמַלֵּא אֶת הַחֵמַת. אֱלָקָא דְמֵאִיר עֲנֵנִי. אֱלָקָא דְמֵאִיר עֲנֵנִי. אֱלָקָא דְמֵאִיר עֲנֵנִי. בִּזְכוּת הַצְדָּקָה שֶׁאֲנִי נוֹדֶב לְעִלּוּי נִשְׁמַת רַבִּי מֵאִיר בַּעַל הַנֵּס, זְכוּתוֹ יָגֵן עָלֵינוּ, תַּעֲזֹר לִי לִמְצֹא אֶת הָאֲבֵדָה שֶׁאִבַּדְתִּי.