Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai met with Vespasian , the Roman emperor , during the Great Revolt and persuaded him to allow him to save the Jewish leadership when Jerusalem falls .
Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai , in contrast to the Maccabees , represents the non-aggressive victory .
Rabbi       met with Vespasian , the Roman emperor , during the Great Revolt and persuaded him to allow Yochanan Ben Zakkai to save the Jewish leadership when Jerusalem falls .
Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai , in contrast to the Maccabees , represents the non-aggressive victory .