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The story of Shmuel Ha Naggid’s rise to power is both a rags-to-riches story and an object lesson in the power of diplomacy. Like Joseph in the times of Pharaoh, he was second to the king in title, but in reality, ran the country. Rabbi Wein will keep you spellbound with the fascinating biography of one of the greatest leaders in Jewish history.

• the strange twist of fate that turned a shopkeeper into a court Jew
• remaining above the fray in a time of deadly political intrigue
• his one descent into vitriol. . . in defense of his rebbe