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Essays and insights on the sixth chapter of Pirkei Avot -- Ethics of the Fathers.

A Voice from Heaven
Ethics 6:2
And the voice called to me from heaven. "Dovi," it said, in an oddly mechanical tone, "just where do you think you're going? Get back on the Hutchinson River Parkway right away!"
Luxury
Ethics 6:4
Abraham was motivated by a love of truth, a fiery will and an aspiration to bring pleasure to his Creator. Seemingly he would be the last person to demand wealth and fame as rewards for his efforts!
Small Town Jewry
Ethics 6:9
Rabbi Yosi ben Kisma was offered a dream budget--enough money to build a school, a yeshiva, a kollel and an entire Torah community to his liking. So why would he turn down the opportunity?
Hearing Voices
When you talk to G‑d, it is prayer, but when G‑d talks to you, you need a psychiatrist.
How Shimon Hatzadik Knew He Would Die
The acronym MGI—Most Generous Interpretation—essentially conveys the wisdom of our sages, “Judge everyone to the side of merit.”
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.
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