{"product_id":"rashbis-cave-15-9798311877244","title":"Rashbi's Cave: A Short Commentary on a Talmudic Tale","description":"The story of \u003cb\u003eRabbi Shimon bar Yochai\u003c\/b\u003e (Rashbi) and his son in the cave gained fame primarily because its protagonist became a kind of \"superstar\" in the world of rabbinic sages.\u003cbr\u003eYet beyond its legendary hero, this story wrestles with profound philosophical questions: \u003cbr\u003eWhat is the purpose of human life?\u003cbr\u003eWere we born to work? To study?\u003cbr\u003eAnd what happens when people find themselves trapped in a remote cave, completely cut off from the world?\u003cbr\u003eHow long can they endure? And how will such isolation shape their souls? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this short book, \u003cb\u003eAnat Shapira Lavi\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD) offers a deep, reflective reading of the story, tracing its hidden layers and timeless relevance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book is part of the \u003cb\u003eTalmud Now\u003c\/b\u003e series, a collection of short, standalone commentaries on Talmudic narratives, each offering a unique window into the world of rabbinic wisdom. Originally published in Hebrew, these studies have been translated into English to make the treasures of the Talmud accessible to a wider audience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a seasoned Talmud scholar or a curious newcomer, \u003cb\u003eRashbi's Cave\u003c\/b\u003e invites you into a rich and meaningful conversation with an ancient text-one that still speaks powerfully to our modern lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e שפירא , Anat Shapira Lavi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798311877244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.16d","brand":"\u0026#1513;\u0026#1508;\u0026#1497;\u0026#1512;\u0026#1488; \u0026#15","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46881220067583,"sku":"9798311877244","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f381cf11-c6f4-451a-8035-582c55e56b6f.jpg?v=1747971019","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rashbis-cave-15-9798311877244","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}