Rav Moshe Betzalel's Answer That Moved the Brisker Rav
On vacation in Switzerland, Rav Moshe Betzalel told the Brisker Rav why Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's two takanos came together: the second gave the Jews hope.
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On vacation in Switzerland, Rav Moshe Betzalel told the Brisker Rav why Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's two takanos came together: the second gave the Jews hope.
Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai meets Nakdimon ben Gurion's daughter gathering barley from dung, and asks where her father's great wealth has gone.
Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai dreams his nephews will lose 700 dinarim, so he has them give tzedakah. The Kaiser’s officers take only the 17 that remain.
As Hillel lies dying, his students crowd in but Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai waits outside, and Hillel calls him a father of wisdom for all generations.