Question

question 17
what did rabbi yohanan ben zaccai do to help preserve judaism?
a. he traveled to other countries to spread his faith.
b. he asked leaders of other countries for help.
c. he opened a jewish school with the help of other rabbis.
d. he used his wealth to build temples.

Explanation:

Rabbi Yohanan ben Zaccai is known for opening a Jewish school (yeshiva) with other rabbis to preserve Jewish learning and traditions after the destruction of the Second Temple. Option A is incorrect as his focus was preservation, not spreading by traveling widely. Option B is not accurate as his main effort was educational. Option D is incorrect as temple building wasn't his focus in preservation.

Answer:

C. He opened a Jewish school with the help of other rabbis.