“Without knowing the past, we are woefully ignorant about the present, and certainly have no clue as to what the future will be.”

“History is our rare-view mirror.

So says Rabbi Berel Wein, world-renowned historian and lecturer.

And nobody brings Jewish history to vivid life like Rabbi Wein.

Born in Chicago, Rabbi Wein went on to experience a successful career in the rabbinate, while speaking all over the world.

In this captivating Inside ArtScroll interview, Rabbi Wein discusses his newest book, Struggles, Challenges and Tradition, in which he takes us on a grand tour of the many battlefields to defend tradition during the years 1820-1940. Rabbi Wein also shares stories of his youth and memories from his fascinating career.