"While standing on one foot" : the unique teaching of Hillel. Hillel, the most ardent of students ; Hillel's rise to leadership ; "While standing on one foot" ; Hillel and the three converts ; Repairing the world ; Five traits
Hillel versus Shammai: the Talmud's most famous adversaries. Hillel the interpreter, Shammai the literalist ; Thieves, brides, and when lying is a virtue ; Issues regarding women ; Shammai beyond stereotype ; Two Torahs : deciding between Hillel and Shammai
Hillel and Jesus. The Jewish sage and the Christian Messiah
Lessons from the first century for the twenty-first century, and beyond. "Teach everyone" : outreach in the first century ; "The highly impatient person cannot teach" : for today's teachers and parents ; "One who is bashful will never learn" : why it is essential to question ; "Do not say, 'when I have [free] time, I will study,' lest you never have [free] time" : the eternal challenge ; "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am [only] for myself, what am I?" : passionate moderation ; Final thoughts: why we need Hillel now more than ever.
