• November 7, 2026
  • 27 5787, Heshvan
  • פרשת חיי שרה

Rabbi Yehoshua ben Chananya

In this class we begin with the dispute between Rabbi Yehoshua and Rabbi Eliezer which led to the latter being excommunicated.

We discuss Rabbi Yehoshua’s brilliance, which was recognized by everyone, from Hadrian to Athens.

We’ll also speak about how he radically changed Judaism, effectively removing God from the process of halakha.