Do you find yourself caught amidst trying times, un
certain about your future?
Are you struggling to muster the inne
r resources to move forward?
Experience a breathtaking saga of s
ix leaders who paved the road to Jewish destiny.
With the rise o
f Rome came the fall of Jerusalem. But through the strength of their person
alities and the wisdom of their hearts, these men and women transformed a t
ale of uncertain future to one of resilience and renewal. See how timeless
values helped our people weather their darkest hours. These portraits of un
compromising courage and character are sure to calm your fears, infuse you
with hope, and inspire you to unleash the
power within.
One
part biography,
One part history,
All parts inspiration
Course Overview
Lesson One:
The Facilitator
To say Hillel was humble would be an understatement. But to call him a pushover would be a lie. Meet the man who had patience and respect for those who seemed to least deserve it.
Lesson Two:
The Negotiator
Y ou could call him a revolutionary, but it wasn’t the government he overthre w — it was his own teachers and colleagues. Courageous in the face of criti cism, Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakai daringly proposed a solution that no one els e dared consider.
The Independent
He was willing to sacrifice everything in his life e
xcept truth. The loss of influence, esteem, and position could not force hi
m to bend. Rabbi Eliezer was willing to endure loneliness, but found solace
in his own absolute integrity.
Lesson Four: The Optimists
Here w
as a man who should have called it quits before he started. But, buoyed by
the encouragement of Rachel, his wife, Rabbi Akiva showed the tenacity and
resilience to build and rebuild again.
Lesson Five:
The Iconoclasts
A maverick who refused to toe the party line, his brilliance was matched
only by that of his wife, Beruriah. Maintaining contacts in places that ot
hers dared not go, Rabbi Meir earned the trust of those who could admire hi
m but could never really understand him.
Lesson Six:
The Visionary
He did not wait for crisis to force his hand. Creating alliances and care fully cultivating friendships, Judah the Prince used his influence to secur e the well-being of our people. He then took on the daunting, monumental ta sk of recording a generation of oral tradition.