Rabbi Yesa from the Zohar
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==Rabbi Yesa and the Pauper== | ==Rabbi Yesa and the Pauper== | ||
− | In the neighborhood of Rebbe Yesa lived a pauper whom no one took care of. He was ashamed of his situation and would not beg people for assistance. One day the pauper became weak from hunger. Rabbi Yesa passed by and heard a heavenly voice cry "Justice, justice, a soul is floating towards | + | In the neighborhood of Rebbe Yesa lived a pauper whom no one took care of. He was ashamed of his situation and would not beg people for assistance. One day the pauper became weak from hunger. Rabbi Yesa passed by and heard a heavenly voice cry "Justice, justice, a soul is floating towards me who has not reached his time to pass away! Woe is to the people of his city, that not a single was can be found who can revive his soul." |
− | Upon hearing this, Rabbi Yesa arose and poured date water and spiced wine into the mouth of the pauper. Sweat broke across the face of the pauper and his life returned to him. | + | Upon hearing this, Rabbi Yesa arose and poured date water and spiced wine into the mouth of the pauper. Sweat broke across the face of the pauper and his life returned to him. |
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− | + | <ref>Zohar Shemos Page 61B</ref> | |
==References== | ==References== |