Rabbi Tarfon was one of the great Talmudic sages, who lived during the era of Rabban Gamliel and Rabbi Akiva. Rabbi Dunner explains the origins of his Greek name, and shares the two mishnas of Pirkei Avot that were recorded in his name.
Sage advice from one of the greatest Talmudic sages, encouraging us to reach for the highest spiritual goals, even if we know (or believe) we might not ever make it.