Since the third century of the common era Jews have studied the six chapters of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) between Pesach and Shavout on Shabbat afternoons. We, at Temple Emanuel, learn the wisdom together with lively discussion because, as Ben Zoma taught: “Who is wise? Those who learn from everyone”. (4:1)
We’ll meet in the Slater Conference Room (or on Zoom) after kiddush from 12:45 to 1:45pm each Shabbat. Session Dates: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 5880 6758
Passcode: 385ward
As Rabbi Tarfon taught “The day is short and the work is great….It is not incumbent upon you to finish the task, but neither are you free to desist from it.” (2:21). A nice version, including translation and commentary, appears in Siddur Lev Shalem p. 235 – 262.
