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# Video: Mussar Study: Pirke Avot - Week 2
- URL: https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/video-mussar-study-pirke-avot-week-2/
- Published: 2026-05-04T16:20:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-04T16:20:55.000Z
- Description: In this session, we walk through the timeless wisdom of Pirke Avot, also known as the Ethics of the Fathers.
- Author: James - The Hidden Orchard
- Tags: Mussar, Videos, Second Temple Judaism

In this session, we continue through chapter one of Pirke Avot, studying the ethics of Mussar and spiritual development.  
  
1:47 - Joshua ben Perachiah and the importance of giving others the benefit of the doubt.  
4:51 - Nittai the Arbelite on avoiding bad neighbors and negative influences.  
8:48 - Yehuda ben Tabbai and Shimon ben Shetach on the role of a judge and the pursuit of justice.  
17:06 - Shemayah and Avtalyon on the value of work, public office, and maintaining integrity.  
20:53 - Historical context: the influence of heresy and the survival of the tradition.  
22:06 - Hillel and Shammai: Following the example of Aaron in loving and pursuing peace.  
27:59 - Hillel on the dangers of seeking greatness and the necessity of consistent study.  
34:39 - Hillel's famous teaching: "If I am not for myself, who will be for me?"  
38:19 - Shammai's perspective: Making Torah study a fixed habit and greeting others cheerfully.  
39:58 - Rabban Gamaliel on selecting a teacher and intentionality in tithing.  
45:46 - A son's wisdom: The value of silence and prioritizing action over learning.

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