The great Shammai offers his view as to how one should conduct one’s life as a superlative Jew: “make your Torah permanent; speak less, do more; and treat everyone in the nicest possible way.” But how does one make Torah “permanent”? What does “permanent” mean in the context of Torah? Rabbi Dunner explains the fifteenth … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 14 – MAKE YOUR TORAH PERMANENT (VIDEO)”
The great Shammai offers his view as to how one should conduct one’s life as a superlative Jew: “make your Torah permanent; speak less, do more; and treat everyone in the nicest possible way.” But how does one make Torah “permanent”? What does “permanent” mean in the context of Torah? Rabbi Dunner explains the fifteenth … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 14 – MAKE YOUR TORAH PERMANENT”
It is one of the most famous mishnayot in all of Pirkei Avot (1:14)– Hillel said: if I am not for me, who will be for me? And if I am for me, what am I? And if not now, then when? Rabbi Dunner unravels this perplexing trio of pithy sayings, using the classical commentaries … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 13 – WHO WILL BE FOR ME?”
It is one of the most famous mishnayot in all of Pirkei Avot (1:14)– Hillel said: if I am not for me, who will be for me? And if I am for me, what am I? And if not now, then when? Rabbi Dunner unravels this perplexing trio of pithy sayings, using the classical commentaries … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 13 – WHO WILL BE FOR ME? (VIDEO)”
The most dynamic partnership of the early Talmudic era was the one shared by Hillel and Shammai, the two most significant rabbinic luminaries of the final century BCE. Rabbi Dunner offers some fascinating insights into Hillel’s biography, including his initiation into the study hall of Shmaya and Avtalyon and his elevation to senior leadership. His … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 12 – THE WISDOM OF HILLEL THE ELDER (VIDEO)”
The most dynamic partnership of the early Talmudic era was the one shared by Hillel and Shammai, the two most significant rabbinic luminaries of the final century BCE. Rabbi Dunner offers some fascinating insights into Hillel’s biography, including his initiation into the study hall of Shmaya and Avtalyon and his elevation to senior leadership. His … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 12 – THE WISDOM OF HILLEL THE ELDER”
Rabbi Dunner presents the 10th and 11th mishnayot from the first chapter of Pirkei Avot. Two great leaders headed the Sanhedrin — Shmaya and Avtalyon. Known in Josephus as Sameias and Pollion, these outstanding rabbis were respected across the board, not just by those seeking halachic guidance. Even the brutish Herod, king of Judea, respected … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 11 – DON’T SEEK OUT THE SPOTLIGHT (VIDEO)”
Rabbi Dunner presents the 10th and 11th mishnayot from the first chapter of Pirkei Avot. Two great leaders headed the Sanhedrin — Shmaya and Avtalyon. Known in Josephus as Sameias and Pollion, these outstanding rabbis were respected across the board, not just by those seeking halachic guidance. Even the brutish Herod, king of Judea, respected … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 11 – DON’T SEEK OUT THE SPOTLIGHT”
