Chapter One
Read an English translation of Chapter One of Ethics of Our Fathers, and then explore commentary to deepen your experience and understanding.
If I am not for myself, who is for me?
And if I am only for myself, what am I?
If not now, when?
Ethics 1:14
Defying Space & Time
Unpacking the miracle of space in the Ark in the Holy Temple and the significance of time in the banquet that is our world.
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Chapter One Text: Ethics of Our Fathers
An English translation of Chapter One of Ethics of Our Fathers, also known as Pirke Avot.
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Wide Angle Lens
Ethics of Our Fathers teaches: If we view the whole person rather than focus on the parts that are wanting, we will surely find much that is meritorious.
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Judging with Double Standards
We must measure our own worth in terms of our real and concrete achievements, and view others in terms of their potential.
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The Silent Soul: The Spiritual Meaning of Speech
The world is G-d speaking. Learn all about the spiritual meaning of speech. How can we, as humans, best use speech for spiritual purposes?
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