Pass The Torah, Please

Engaging first-person monologues present over 20 Jewish leaders and put a fresh face on Jewish History. Chapters on Hillel, Yochanan ben Zakkai, Rachel, Akiva, Judah HaNasi, Beruriah, Saadia Gaon and others present leaders as role models of commitment and faith, show the transformation of Judaism after 70 CE, and outline the development of halachah — Mishnah, Talmud, and Codes. Historical and political background, textual material, maps, and timelines help students place Jewish leaders and the issues they faced in context.