What was the reign of the Hasmonean kings like? What happened when military victory was achieved, when prosperity actually came to the land?

Here we explore two great fissures in Jewish history; one at large, and one within the lives of our two main characters in this part of the drama of the Second Temple, from which we will learn our lesson for the day.

Have you ever watched a master stonecutter do his job? You should. Either way, we'll learn from one today.