In the fourth mishna of the second chapter, Pirkei Avot returns to Hillel Hazaken, founding patriarch of the rabbinic family whose inspirational leadership was the foundation of the Talmud. Hillel’s sage advice is simple and pertinent for every age, as Rabbi Dunner illustrates using stories and personal experiences. Human nature plays a role in who … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 22 – SAGE ADVICE FROM HILLEL THE SAGE (VIDEO)”
In the fourth mishna of the second chapter, Pirkei Avot returns to Hillel Hazaken, founding patriarch of the rabbinic family whose inspirational leadership was the foundation of the Talmud. Hillel’s sage advice is simple and pertinent for every age, as Rabbi Dunner illustrates using stories and personal experiences. Human nature plays a role in who … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 22 – SAGE ADVICE FROM HILLEL THE SAGE”
Rabbi Dunner continues with the Pirkei Avot advice offered by Rabbi Gamliel III, son of Rabbi Yehuda HaNassi, who focuses his attention on offering pointers for those in public service and doing work for the benefit of the community. Be careful of your friendships with people in power, as such relationships are always on the … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 21 – FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES (VIDEO)”
Rabbi Dunner continues with the Pirkei Avot advice offered by Rabbi Gamliel III, son of Rabbi Yehuda HaNassi, who focuses his attention on offering pointers for those in public service and doing work for the benefit of the community. Be careful of your friendships with people in power, as such relationships are always on the … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 21 – FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES”
Rabbi Dunner finishes up the first mishna of Chapter 2 in Pirkei Avot, with the wise warning of Rabbi Yehuda HaNassi to constantly be aware of “three things”. In the second mishna, Rabbi Gamliel the son of Rabbi Yehuda HaNassi focuses on the crucial importance of combining Torah study with real-life work, earning a living … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 20 – TORAH AND DERECH ERETZ (VIDEO)”
Rabbi Dunner finishes up the first mishna of Chapter 2 in Pirkei Avot, with the wise warning of Rabbi Yehuda HaNassi to constantly be aware of “three things”. In the second mishna, Rabbi Gamliel the son of Rabbi Yehuda HaNassi focuses on the crucial importance of combining Torah study with real-life work, earning a living … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 20 – TORAH AND DERECH ERETZ”
This shiur is dedicated to Yitzchak ben Shia Getzel, for hatzlacha in all his endeavors. Rabbi Dunner continues with the first mishna of the second chapter in Pirkei Avot, as Rabbi Yehuda HaNassi offers sage advice to those who think that they have it all worked out. “Never treat a simple mitzva like a complex … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 19 – WHAT’S EASY? WHAT’S DIFFICULT?”
This shiur is dedicated to Yitzchak ben Shia Getzel, for hatzlacha in all his endeavors. Rabbi Dunner continues with the first mishna of the second chapter in Pirkei Avot, as Rabbi Yehuda HaNassi offers sage advice to those who think that they have it all worked out. “Never treat a simple mitzva like a complex … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 19 – WHAT’S EASY? WHAT’S DIFFICULT? (VIDEO)”
