Who Was Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai? Jewish Biography as History Dr. Henry Abramson Emerging from a cave after twelve years of isolated Torah study, Rabbi Shimon Yohai went on to become one of ancient Israel’s most celebrated Kabbalists and leaders of the Jewish people. [youtube=http://youtu.be/XP-MwKLC5tw] Dr. Abramson in Print (and eBooks!) Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...