Rabbi Zeira, one of the leading sages in Babylon, disputed the opinion of a colleague, Rabbi Eila, in regard to a legal matter concerning inheritance. After Rabbi Zeira finally realized his dream of settling in Eretz Yisrael he reconsidered his position and concurred with that of Rabbi Eila.

“This is conclusive proof,” exclaimed Rabbi Zeira, “that the very air of Eretz Yisrael makes one wiser.”

(Baba Basra 158b)

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