Rabbi Shmuel b. Yitzhak

Like many others, R. Shmuel b. Yitzchak left Babylonia to study in Israel. As he established himself there, he became close to his teacher, R. Chiyya - to the point that he mourned the latter's death as would have a family member; something repeated by his devoted student, Rav Zera, when he died. He was particularly known for his kindness in helping brides rejoice at their weddings.