Antigonus Ish Socho
From Zissil
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אנטיגנוס איש סוכו | |
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Antigonus of Soko, Antigonus of Soho, Antigonus of Sokho, Antiginus ish Soko | |
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Leader of the Jewish Nation after Shimon Hatzadik. |
Antigonus Ish Socho was a student of Shimon HaTzadik, replacing his teacher as Nasi after his passing. Was teacher of the first pair of Zuggos, Yossi ben Yoezer and Yossi ben Yochanan.
Antigonus Ish Socho is buried in Tzfat right near Nasson Detzuzuita at the edge of the Canaan Neighberhood and above the Old City.
Teachings
Do not be lake servants that serve their master in order to receive benefits, instead be like servants who serve their master with no intention of receiving benefits. Although you must serve Hashem out of love to fulfill the above, you must still have the fear of Heaven upon you.