[Avodah] Self-imposed exile by rabbonim

[Zev Sero]

Shayna Korb wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Does anyone have any sources on rabbonim putting themselves into exile 
> and wandering around? I heard that the Gra did this and that it was a 
> custom at the time, but I am looking for sources inside.

"Pravn golus" was a common practise.  See, e.g., the (misleadingly-titled)
"Lubavitcher Rebbe's Memoirs".


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