Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai
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− | Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai passed away at age 120. Before his passing Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai | + | Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai passed away at age 120. Before his passing Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai told his students that he was worried as there were two paths before him, one to Gan Eden and one to Gehinum and he was unsure where he would be led. Big Tzadikim after their passing are often led through Gehinum, so on their way they can raise fallen souls and can continue to serve Hashem even after their passing. This is a very intense task even for the big Tzadikim, therefore Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai was worried about passing though Gehinum. On the other hand if he would be led directly to Gan Eden it would also be an issue since it would be a sign that he was not on the level of passing though Gehuminum to raise the fallen souls.<ref>Chayi Maharan 602</ref> |
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