hillel

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Hillel teaches his students under a fig tree.

Definition

Proper noun A Jewish religious leader and scholar from the 1st century BCE, renowned as one of the most important figures in Jewish history. He is famous for his teachings, ethical interpretations of Judaic law, and for founding a school of thought. His patient and gentle approach is often contrasted with that of his contemporary, Shammai.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The teachings of Hillel continue to influence Jewish ethics and law today.
  • A famous story tells of a man who asked Hillel to teach him the entire Torah while standing on one foot.
  • The Hillel organization on campus provides a community for Jewish students.

Advanced Usage

• "Hillelian": Pertaining to or characteristic of Hillel or his school of thought, often emphasizing leniency, patience, and ethical behavior.
  • The rabbi's Hillelian approach to the debate favored compassion over strict legalism.

Variants and Related Words

• House of Hillel (Beit Hillel): The school of Jewish law and thought founded by Hillel, which often debated the stricter "House of Shammai."
• Hillel sandwich: A symbolic food eaten during the Passover Seder, consisting of bitter herbs and charoset between two pieces of matzah, named in his honor.

Synonyms

• Rabbi Hillel
• Hillel the Elder

Related Phrases and Concepts

• "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?": A famous ethical saying attributed to Hillel.
• "That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. That is the whole Torah; the rest is commentary.": Hillel's formulation of the Golden Rule, given as the essence of Jewish law.

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Noun

1. Palestinian rabbi and interpreter of Judaic law

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