This man propounded the belief that even ugly brides should be told they are beautiful on their wedding day, as well as the idea that a man should be able to divorce his wife for any reason, instead of just adultery.
This man propounded the belief that even ugly brides should be told they are beautiful on their wedding day, as well as the idea that a man should be able to divorce his wife for any reason, instead of just adultery. This man's grandson shared his name, and is credited with creating the modern version of a calendar that contains the months Iyyar and Kislev. He is attributed with the aphorism, "If I am not for me, who will be," and a challenge to this scholar to recite the entirety of a certain text while standing on one foot led him to recite the Golden Rule. This man's namesake school's disagreements with the school of Shammai include the regulations for lighting certain candles, while this man's namesake sandwich is made from bitter herbs and matzah. For 10 points, name this Jewish sage who also lends his name to a Jewish foundation found on many college campuses.
This man propounded the belief that even ugly brides should be told they are beautiful on their wedding day, as well as the idea that a man should be able to divorce his wife for any reason, instead of just adultery.
{Hillel} the {Elder}