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Shammai & Hillel, Houses of : The Torah academies founded by Hillel and Shammai were known as the “Houses of Hillel and Shammai.” The Mishnah records 316 disagreements between the schools, with the House of Hillel generally taking the lenient view and the House of Shammai, the more stringent one. In all but 18 cases, the halachah is accordance with the House of Hillel.
Is it better to be truthful or is it better to make others feel good at the expense of being honest? Explore the two perspectives of Hillel and Shammai. (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 16 Terumah)
Hillel and Shammai were two great sages of the Talmudic era, known for their opposing views on nearly every issue under the sun. From the proper way to dance before a bride to how best to set a table, we will study the views of these incredible figures th...
Two schools of thought on kindling the menorah
The Academy of Hillel says that the optimum manner to light the Chanukah candles is to light one the first night, adding a candle each subsequent night of the holiday. The Academy of Shamai maintain that the desired method is to kindle 8 flames on the fir...
Hillel and Shammai – Lesson 1
Tired of every disagreement feeling like a war? Hillel and Shammai disagreed about almost everything, yet Hillel is the one who teaches us to love peace and pursue peace. This class explores how Hillel’s humility allowed him to see divine truth even in th...
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 16, Terumah sicha 4
An in-depth look at a debate on how the Mizbeiach (altar) in the Beis Hamikdash didn’t become impure. A fascinating take on the diverging views of Beis Shammai and Beis Hillel.
The Talmud lists three options whereby one can fulfill the mitzvah of lighting the Chanukah candles. The third - and most desirable option - is a matter of dispute between the Schools of Shamai and Hillel. This class addresses the underlying rationale of ...
There are two approaches to Judaism, increasing the good or decreasing the bad. On Chanukah, and particularly on the fifth night of Chanukah, we emphasize the former by adding an extra light on each new day.
Hillel and Shammai—Lesson 7
Hillel and Shammai—Lesson 6
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