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Pirkei Avot - The Jewish Ethical Code
Published 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Pirkei Avot is one of the earliest classic Jewish works of ethics. Pirkei Avot is a collection of inspirational teachings and life-lessons from the sages of the Mishnah (0-200 CE). It was written as part of the Mishna over 1,800 years ago. There is a widespread custom to study Pirkei Avot on Shabbat afternoon of the weeks between Passover and Shavuot.
A fascinating discussion about Pirkei Avot. why it was written and some of its important lessons.