In the eighth and ninth mishnayot of the first chapter of Pirkei Avot, the two towering rabbinic figures are Simeon ben Shetach and Yehuda ben Tabai. Rabbi Dunner paints the historical backdrop to this momentous period in Jewish history, explaining who the key figures were and why the battle between Pharisees and Sadduccees played such … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 10 – GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT (VIDEO)”
In the eighth and ninth mishnayot of the first chapter of Pirkei Avot, the two towering rabbinic figures are Simeon ben Shetach and Yehuda ben Tabai. Rabbi Dunner paints the historical backdrop to this momentous period in Jewish history, explaining who the key figures were and why the battle between Pharisees and Sadduccees played such … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 10 – GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT”
In the seventh mishna of the first chapter of Pirkei Avot, Nitai Ha-Arbeili advocates distancing oneself from bad neighbors and not associating with bad people. It seems obvious, but life is messy. Rabbi Dunner explains how to understand this directive, and demonstrates how important it is to remain focused on this crucial aspect of how … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 9 – THE WRONG FRIENDS AND BAD ASSOCIATES (VIDEO)”
In the seventh mishna of the first chapter of Pirkei Avot, Nitai Ha-Arbeili advocates distancing oneself from bad neighbors and not associating with bad people. It seems obvious, but life is messy. Rabbi Dunner explains how to understand this directive, and demonstrates how important it is to remain focused on this crucial aspect of how … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 9 – THE WRONG FRIENDS AND BAD ASSOCIATES”
Rabbi Dunner begins his examination of the sixth mishna in the first chapter of Pirkei Avot by introducing us to Rabbi Yehoshua ben Perachia. Rabbi Dunner explains how this great rabbi’s oft-cited association with Jesus as the teacher who rejected him, based on a famous narrative in Masechet Sotah (47a), is actually a case of … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 8 – FIND YOURSELF A “RAV” (VIDEO)”
Rabbi Dunner begins his examination of the sixth mishna in the first chapter of Pirkei Avot by introducing us to Rabbi Yehoshua ben Perachia. Rabbi Dunner explains how this great rabbi’s oft-cited association with Jesus as the teacher who rejected him, based on a famous narrative in Masechet Sotah (47a), is actually a case of … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 8 – FIND YOURSELF A “RAV””
Rabbi Dunner delves into the fifth mishna of the first chapter in Pirkei Avot that records the statement of Yosei ben Yochanan of Jerusalem, who encourages us to open up our homes equally to all, and to limit frivolous speech that may lead to inappropriate behavior.
Rabbi Dunner delves into the fifth mishna of the first chapter in Pirkei Avot that records the statement of Yosei ben Yochanan of Jerusalem, who encourages us to open up our homes equally to all, and to limit frivolous speech that may lead to inappropriate behavior.
