At the beginning of his training, this man sat on the roof and listened to lessons through the skylight, and almost froze to death doing so.
One set of sayings of this man includes "the more flesh, the more worms" and "the more women, the more witchcraft." At the beginning of his training, this man sat on the roof and listened to lessons through the skylight, and almost froze to death doing so. In one dispute, this man asserted that a woman could remarry even if her husband's death was uncertain, and also stated that one should tell an ugly bride she is beautiful on her wedding day. This man stated "what is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow" while (*) standing on one foot to explain the Torah. This man's sayings include the admonition "if not now, when?" in regards to duty. This scholar is best remembered today for his debates with Shammai (shah-MY), and for his namesake sandwiches eaten on Passover. For 10 points, name this Rabbi who lends his name to college campus Jewish organizations.
One set of sayings of this man includes "the more flesh, the more worms" and "the more women, the more witchcraft."
Rabbi Hillel the Elder