The first Mishnah in Pirkei Avot states: “Moshe received the Torah at Sinai and transferred it to Yehoshua. Yehoshua then transferred it...

The Rambam (Chapter 2 of Hilchot De’ot, Halacha 3) writes that there are some character traits regarding which one may not follow the...

Our Sages teach us in Pirkei Avot (Chapter 4): “Rabbi Levitas of Yavneh says: Be exceedingly low of spirit.” This means that every person...

Spiritual growth and holiness are not automatic and there is no quick-fix for them, rather they are achieved through tenacity and prayer...

The Mishnah in Pirkei Avot (1,1) states: “Moshe received the Torah from Sinai and passed it on to Yehoshua. Yehoshua then passed it on to...

Today is Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day. We have already discussed the proper outlook regarding the establishment of the modern...

Yesterday was Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron) for the fallen soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces. Last year, we had mentioned the words of...

Our Sages taught us in Pirkei Avot (Chapter 5, Mishnah 17): “Any disagreement which is for the sake of Heaven shall eventually endure and...

Since it is customary to study and publicly expound the teachings of our Sages in Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) during this period...