Day of Hilula
Ravina
י״ג בכסלו
Sura
In Jewish tradition, the day of a tzadik's passing — the 'Hilula' — is not a day of mourning, but a day of spiritual elevation and awakening. According to the teachings of Kabbalah, on this day the soul of the tzadik ascends to a higher realm, and their light and merits shine upon the world. Many Jews mark the day through Torah study, reciting Tehillim, lighting a memorial candle, and good deeds for the elevation of the soul — to connect with the tzadik's path and qualities.
His Life and Legacy
Ravina the Last was among those who brought the Babylonian Talmud to its completion. He finalized the Babylonian Talmud after Rav Ashi.
"Thus ended the eras of Hillel and of Samuel."