Pirkei Avot text – Chapter 2
The text to Chapter 2 of Pirkei Avot has been posted here, along with correcting the numbering of the mishnayot of Chapter 1.
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Pirkei Avot – Chapter 1, Mishnah 2
Simon the Just was of the remnants of the Great Assembly. He used to say: On three things the world stands: on the Torah (תורה), on the (Temple?) Service (עבודה), and on Deeds of Loving-Kindness (גמילות חסדים). I’ve read these words many times over the last few years, and each time I read them something …
Pirkei Avot text
For those who are wanting to study along in Pirkei Avot, I’ve posted the text to the first chapter at this location. I’m sure there are many online commentaries available with a search. You may be able to find more if you search for “Pirkkei Avos” since the Ashkenaz pronounce it this way.
Pirkei Avot – Chapter 1, Mishnah 1
Moses received the Torah from Sinai, and transmitted it to Joshua, Joshua to the Elders, the Elders to the Prophets, and the Prophets transmitted it to the Men of the Great Assembly. They said three things: Be deliberate in judgement; and raise up many disciples, and make a fence for the Torah. During the time …
Akhnai’s Oven
A few people have been asking about where to read the account of Akhnai’s Oven (which can also be “Aknai’s Oven”). This is the link to the source of this text. Here is the text of the argument: We learnt elsewhere: If he cut it into separate tiles, placing sand between each tile: R. Eliezer …