Rabbi Wein is one of the great teachers of Judaism living today. He is unique in his deep interest in and understanding of Jewish history. In this monumental work he surveys Jewish history from 1650 to 1990. Much of his focus is on Jewish religious life, and the story of the greats of Torah through the generations. He writes with clarity and with a deep faith. His understanding of the significance of the Jewish return to the land of Israel is also profound.