: His wife, Rachel, saw his potential and insisted he study.
: Akiva supported the Jewish rebellion against Rome (132 CE). Rabbi Akiva: Sage of the Talmud
: Captured by the Romans for the "crime" of teaching. : His wife, Rachel, saw his potential and insisted he study
: He saw water dripping on stone and realized if water could carve rock, Torah could carve his mind. : His wife
: Spent 24 years away from home, eventually returning with 24,000 students. 📜 Scholarly Contributions