Akavya ben Mehallalel was a very early Talmudic sage, but it is not until the beginning of Chapter Three that we get to hear from him. “Remember where you come from, where you’ll end up, and to whom you will one day have to give a reckoning — and then you won’t sin!” Rabbi Dunner … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 34 – WHERE DO YOU COME FROM? (VIDEO)”
Akavya ben Mehallalel was a very early Talmudic sage, but it is not until the beginning of Chapter Three that we get to hear from him. “Remember where you come from, where you’ll end up, and to whom you will one day have to give a reckoning — and then you won’t sin!” Rabbi Dunner … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 34 – WHERE DO YOU COME FROM? (PODCAST)”
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 … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 33 – BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE (VIDEO)”
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 … Continue reading “PIRKEI AVOT 33 – BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE (PODCAST)”
Rabbi Eleazar ben Arach was the most prominent disciple and student of Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai. In this mishna (Avot 2:14), Rabbi Eleazar ben Arach offers a three-pronged approach to Torah study that encapsulates the attitude of a true Torah scholar like him. Once again, essential advice from the source of Jewish ethics.
Rabbi Eleazar ben Arach was the most prominent disciple and student of Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai. In this mishna (Avot 2:14), Rabbi Eleazar ben Arach offers a three-pronged approach to Torah study that encapsulates the attitude of a true Torah scholar like him. Once again, essential advice from the source of Jewish ethics.
Rabbi Shimon ben Netanel was one of Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai’s most cherished disciples. He was a great believer in sweating the details, particularly when it came to devotional prayers and a person’s self-image. In this Pirkei Avot shiur, Rabbi Dunner gives the background and offers insights into the advice of this great Talmudic rabbi.
Rabbi Shimon ben Netanel was one of Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai’s most cherished disciples. He was a great believer in sweating the details, particularly when it came to devotional prayers and a person’s self-image. In this Pirkei Avot shiur, Rabbi Dunner gives the background and offers insights into the advice of this great Talmudic rabbi.
