Video: Mussar Study: Pirke Avot - Week 2

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.