Hillel
Hillel lived between 70 B.C.E. and 10 C.E. He was a Jewish sage and creator of rabbinic Judaism. Born in Babylonia, he went to Judea to complete his studies under the Pharisees. He was the most important leader among the Jews of Judea from 30 B.C. until his death in 10 C.E. He was called Hillel HaZaken because of the respect people gave him, not becuase of his physical age. He was known for his humility and his love for others. Hillel described the meaning of Judaism in simple terms to a gentile who came to him requesting information about Judaism. He said: "What is hateful to thee, do not unto thy fellowman; this is the whole Law; the rest is mere commentary." Hillel lived around the same time as Herod. Herod's massacres of rabbis interfered with the Temple (not to mention his efforts at further Hellenizing the Jews) and contributed to corruption within the kehuna. During this times, there was still a Sanhedrin headed by Hillel Hillel became an authority on interpreting Torah law. Because of his great learning, in 30 B.C., he became president of the Sanhedrin, and he held office in it for 40 years. Hillel reorganized the body of Jewish law. He made it easier
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