Hilloula rabbi shimon bar yochai biography
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The Holy Tanna, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (also known by the acronym of Rashbi), was born nearly fifty years after the destruction of the Second Temple, on the 33rd day of the Omer, to a father from the tribe of Judah who was (according to the book Nachalat Avot) part of the small circle of spiritual leaders of his generation.
He grew up wealthy and close to the kingship of ancient Judea.
Rabbi Shimon was married to a righteous woman named Sarah who was unfortunately barren. He was considering divorcing her in order to marry a new wife who could bear him children.
Hilloula rabbi shimon bar yochai biography
This caused Sarah great pain. She prayed heartfelt prayers and her supplications were heard.
One morning, her illustrious husband told her that he had had a dream which he believed was a sign that they were about to have a child.
They went to Rabbi Akiva who listened to their story and confirmed their interpretation. He added that this happy outcome was due to Sarah's prayers and tears. He also announced that t