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Lesson 4 of 6·Pirkei Avot: The Misunderstood Masterpiece

The Majesty and Humility of Judah the Prince

Great historical figures often cannot imagine the world without them. Rabbi Judah the Prince, one of the greatest leaders of Jewish history, presents a stark exception to the rule. Rabbi Soloveichik tells his story and examines the relationship between authority and mortality, greatness and humility.