Caligula vs. the Temple

Herod's grandson, Agrippa, is fondly remembered in rabbinic texts, highlighting his unique legacy and influence in ancient history.

Agrippa's ancient ceremony highlights his Roman allegiance, despite his reverence for Jerusalem, underscoring his identity as a Roman leader.

Explore why the Roman emperor's wife empathized with the Jews and Jerusalem, revealing intriguing historical and cultural connections.

Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakkai's legacy reshaped Judaism, anchoring Jewish identity to Jerusalem even as it was lost, through his Yavneh yeshiva.