With detailed portrayals of the leading personalities and events at the darkest moment of Jewish history, Rabbi Wein brings out the traitorous dealings of Josephus Flavius, the fall of the zealots of Masada, and above all the sagacity of Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai who helped the Jewish people to maintain their faith that the Temple would someday be rebuilt.

• Yochanan ben Zakkai meets Emperor Vespasian
• the events of the 9th of Av in full detail
• life for the Jews in the aftermath of the tragedy
• the Jewish slaves and their impact on Roman society
• the Temple artificats - Where are they now?
• Jewish customs for remembrance of the Temple that last until today