THE PIYUT "BAR YOCHAI"
1)
יום נסת, יום אשר ברחת -
How does this doubled expression reflect the details in the story of Rebbi Shimon (Shabbos 33b)?
2)
נעשה אדם נאמר בעבורך -
In what way was Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai so unique? Also see Makos 17b - "Rava says, 'One whose mother gives birth, they should be like Rebbi Shimon!'" Why is a mother mentioned specifically; what is the deeper meaning here?
THE PIYUT "VA'AMARTEM KOH LE'CHAI"
3)
טהר את עיר טבריה -
What method did Rebbi Shimon use to ascertain the location of the graves, and thus purify the rest of the city?
4)
אות הקשת לא נהיה -
Why did the rainbow not appear in the days of great Tzadikim, such as Rebbi Shimon?
