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29th of Tammuz
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Rabbi Yochanan HaSandler (zt"l) was a prominent second-century Talmudic sage and a leading disciple of Rabbi Akiva. A fourth-generation Tanna born in Alexandria, Egypt, he is celebrated for his deep wisdom, lineage, and the surviving teachings he passed down to future generations. His life and legacy are defined by a few key aspects: - The Name "HaSandler": This title translates to "the shoemaker," indicating his profession. Alternatively, some sources suggest it may indicate he was a native of Alexandria, Egypt.
- Connection to Rabbi Akiva: He was one of Rabbi Akiva's primary students. Even when Rabbi Akiva was imprisoned by the Romans, he made efforts to continue studying under him.
- Famous Teaching: He is best known for the aphorism recorded in Pirkei Avot (4:11): "Every assembly that is for the sake of Heaven will endure; but if it is not for the sake of Heaven, it will not endure."
- Lineage: He traced his ancestry back to King David. Prominent rabbinic figures like Rashi and Rebbe Nachman of Breslov were descendants of Rabbi Yochanan HaSandler.
- Burial Site: He passed away on the 29th of Tammuz, the same yahrzeit as Rashi. He is buried in Meron, Israel, approximately 200 meters from the tomb of his contemporary, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
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Rashi HaKodosh
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Rav Shlomo Yitzchaki (Rashi)(1040-1105). He traced his ancestry through the Tanna’im Rav Yochanan HaSandlar and Hillel the Elder back to King Dovid.
He received his early talmudic training from his father, Rav Yitzchak. At a young age he went to Worms, Germany, to broaden his knowledge under Rav Yaakov ben Yakar. At the age of 25 he returned to his native Troyes.
Amazingly, Rashi accomplished all his work during the Period of the Crusades, when life was extremely dangerous for the Jews. Rashi had three daughters, who were great scholars in their own right, but also were married to men of greatness, and had children known as the “Baalei Tosafos,” the most famous of whom, Rav Yaakov ben Meir, was known as Rabbeinu Tam.
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