Podcast Episodes

The Virtues of Silence (1:17)

The next mantle holder of the office of the Nasi, Rabban Shimon Ben Gamliel, teaches us powerful insights on how to become a greater and more perfect person.

שמעון בנו אומר, כל ימיי גדלתי בין החכמים,…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Remove All Doubt (1:16)

In this Mishnah, Rabban Gamliel the Elder provides us with a powerful lesson that, if observed, will empower our spiritual lives.

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Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

All Action No Talk (1:15)

In this concise teaching, Shammai the Elder manages to inspire and enlighten our understanding of accomplishing human greatness.

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Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Discover You (1:14)

In the third teaching of Hillel the Elder, we discover timeless advice to maximizing life: If I am not for me, who will be for me; when I am for myself, what am I; and if not now, when?

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Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Spiritual Persistence (1:13)

In his second consecutive teaching, Hillel instructs us regarding the proper attitude to spiritual development and persistence, and the grave consequences of spiritual stagnation.

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Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

How to be a Peacemaker (1:11-12)

One of the great legendary figures in Jewish history, Hillel, instructs us to follow the ways of Aaron: To love peace and to pursue it, and to love people and bring them near to Torah.

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Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

The Two Elements of Leadership (1:10)

In the tenth Mishna, the leader of the Jews Shemayah, a descendent of the Assyrian king Sanchereb, teaches us about the work, leadership and politicians.

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Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

Ethical Judicial Conduct (1:8-1:9)

In the Second Century before the Common Era, the Jewish world was in an upheaval due largely to various splinter sects, such as the Sadducees and Boethusians, causing internal conflict and confusion …

Published on 8 years ago

Avoiding Bad Neighbors (1:7)

In the previous mishna we are instructed how to choose positive influences, in this one we are warned of the perils of bad friends and bad neighbors.

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Published on 8 years ago

Selecting Mentors (1:6)

In the 6th mishna of Pirkei Avos, we learn about the importance of having good mentors and friends, and the prerequisites to make such relationships work.

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Published on 8 years ago