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Why did Rabbi Hillel praise Aaron as a lover of peace?
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Aaron, detail of a 3rd-century fresco from the synagogue at Doura-Europus, Syria; in the National Museum, Damascus
In the Talmud and Midrash, the great liberal sage Hillel praised Aaron as a man who was peace-loving and possessed of goodwill. This characterization stems from Aaronâs reputation as someone who actively sought to create peace among people and his dedication to teaching the Torah to his community.1