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The Passing-on of Gedolim HaDor
Question
It seems that in the past year there have been an unusually large number of Gedolim that have died. Granted eveyone’s time eventualy comes, and my perspective is a bit limited. Assuming I am right, that this has been an unusual year in this respect, what do the sources say about this phenomenon and its message?
Answer
I have no idea if this year has been unusual in the respect you mention. Each Tzaddik is a blessing for Israel, and when he or she is niftar it is a great loss, but also a kappara (atonement) for the people. Sometimes we are in need of such a kappara more than we need the presence of the Tzaddik. We have no ability to to view HaSem's plans in this respect, but each Tzaddik has a unique contribution to the world, and presumably HaShem knows when the contribution has been fulfilled.

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