FOR THE SAKE OF HEAVEN
The Mishna in Avot (5,17) defines the conflict of Korach as not being “for the sake of Heaven”, as opposed to the conflict of Hillel and Shammai.
Rabbi Dunner offers a fascinating array of insights and explanations into this cryptic Talmudic statement, including R. Yaakov Emden, R. Yonason Eybeschutz, the Sefat Emet, and Rav Kook… who refutes the ideals promoted in John Lennon’s most famous song — long before it was written!
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PIRKEI AVOT 16 – NO TIME FOR INDECISION (VIDEO)
Rabbi Dunner continues with Mishna 16 in the first chapter of Pirkei Avot, discussing the great Rabban Gamliel, who advocates decisiveness and clarity, even if it occasionally leads to mistakes.... Read More