a. 2nd century C.E.

b. Wife of Rabbi Meir and daughter of Rabbi Chananyah ben Teradeyon

c. Scholar, activist, and spiritual leader who engaged in halakhic discussion with the leading rabbis of the time

"The day is short, the work is plentiful, and the laborers are lazy; but the reward is great and the Householder is pushing hard" (Avot 2:20).

a. 1st and 2nd century C.E.

b. Respected colleague of Rabbi Akiva

c. Known for extensive knowledge of Scripture, Mishnah, midrash, Aggadah, and legal lore

d. Believed action took precedence over study