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.

What makes a teaching last for two thousand years? When it answers questions we never stop asking, like: How do you stay connected to people who see things differently? What does it mean to live for something bigger than yourself? How do you keep going wh...

Pirkei Avos / Ethics of the Fathers contains timeless wisdom. It is a collection of ethics, honesty, and advice. But at its very beginning it tells us that even this part of Jewish life came from Sinai. All of that is part of Judaism.

Ethics of the Fathers contains timeless wisdom. It is a collection of ethics, honesty, and advice. But at its very beginning it tells us that even this part of Jewish life came from Sinai. All of that is part of Judaism.

In this episode of Torah Unboxed, we dive into interesting English editions of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of Our Fathers)—a classic in a Jewish library. Each one has its own personality; some lean into Chassidic wisdom, others take a scholarly approach, and some...

Why the tractate in the Mishnah on ethics is called Avot or “Fathers”. Learn the distinction between law and beyond the law, and how this can be applied practically.

Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, is a tractate of the Mishnah that is full of timeless wisdom, advice and moral values on how to live a more ethical life with improved interpersonal relationships. This course provides an in-depth exploration on an asso...

In this class we take a practical and relevant approach in studying this classic text. We’ll examine the wisdom of Pirkei Avot through the lens of the classical commentators as well as the Kabbalists to gain an even more profound understanding of its many...