Guide
The Death of Rabbi Judah the Prince
220–600
The texts here present two alternative accounts of the death of R. Judah the Prince (often called simply Rabbi), the compiler of the Mishnah. The passage from the Palestinian Talmud highlights the great esteem in which he was held by both the people of his city and God.
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Rabbi Judah the Prince’s Deathbed Instructions
At the time of his death, Rabbi commanded three things: Do not remove my widow from my household, do not eulogize me in the cities, and the one who took care of me in life should take care of me in…
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Rabbi Judah the Prince Prepares for his Death
Our rabbis taught: At the time of Rabbi’s death, he requested his children [to be there]. His children came in to him, and he said to them, “Be careful about your mother’s honor, let there be a…
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