Antigonus of Soko

Hebrew:
אנטיגנוס איש סוכו
Spelling:
Antigonus of Soko, Antigonus of Soho, Antigonus of Sokho, Antiginus ish Soko, Antigunus
Description:
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.

Nasi

Antigonus originated or spent a considerable amount of time living in the city of Socho. He was a student of Shimon HaTzadik and succeeded his position as spiritual leader after his passing.

Teachings

Do not be like 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.

Kever Antigonus Ish Socho

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