Berachos 57b § 3
Whose Prayers are Greater?
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Another incident involving Ben Dosa, who went to study
Torah before Ben Zakkai, and Ben Zakkai's son fell ill.
Torah before Ben Zakkai, and Ben Zakkai's son fell ill.
| Ben Zakkai: |
Chanina, my son, pray for mercy on
behalf of my son so that he will live. |
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Ben Dosa placed his head between his knees in
order to meditate and prayed for mercy upon his behalf, and Ben Zakkai's son lived. |
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| Ben Zakkai: |
Had Ben Zakkai stuck his head between
his knees throughout the entire day, they would have paid him no attention. |