Chapter 1 Pirkei Avot

Chapter One of Pirkei Avot: The translated text, selected insights, audio classes, and stories for the children.

Moses received the Torah from Sinai and gave it over to Joshua. Joshua gave it over to the Elders, the Elders to the Prophets, and the Prophets gave it over to the Men of the Great Assembly. They would say three things: Be cautious in judgement; establish many pupils; make a safety fence around the Torah...

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Insights

The Rebbe on Pirkei Avot

When You Meet Someone, You Have Three Options

A Growing Grown-Up

Eating on the Job

Trust and Acceptance

Addition Through Subtraction

Silence—Good or Bad?

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Audio

Chapter 1 Audio Classes

Chapter 1, Mishnah 1 - Lesson 1

Chapter 1, Mishnah 1 - Lesson 2

Chapter 1, Mishnah 1 - Lesson 3

The World’s Tripod

To Love Every Jew

Choose a Path for Yourself

The Value of Silence

Justice, Truth and Peace

For the Kids

The Precious Words

A Lesson in Hospitality

Look with the Right Eye

The Mystery of the Missing Grain

The Soft Tongue

The Dishonest Judge

Ethics of the Fathers

Ethics of the Fathers is a tractate of the Mishna that details the Torah's views on ethics and interpersonal relationships. Enjoy insights, audio classes and stories on these fascinating topics.