Shimon HaTzadik was the last surviving member of the Ansh Kneset Hagedola. He succeeded Ezra Hasofer as Kohen Gadol, maintaining that position for 40 years.

Alexander the Great

When Alexander the Great and his army entered the middle east, they were greeted by the leaders of the Kirites who falsley slandered the Jews, saying each day they would curse Alexander in their Temple.

Teachings

On three things the world rests, on Torah, on Avodah, and on acts of Kindness.