SF - Moral Teachings from Sinai

The journey is beautiful

“Moshe received the Torah from Sinai and transmitted it to Yehoshuah” (Pirkei Avot 1:1). The Torah records in great detail the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Yet, the Torah reiterates at the beginning of Pirkei Avot that Moshe Rabenu received the Torah on Mount Sinai. Why was it necessary to repeat the universally accepted truth that HaShem gave us the Torah at Mount Sinai? Pirkei Avot does not deal with Torah laws, such as the prohibitions of Shabbat and the laws of Kashrut, rather it deals with moral teachings and good character traits. It might have been assumed that the ethical teachings of Pirkei Avot were composed by the Rabbis, just as the various nations came up with their own ethical teachings and rules of conduct. In order to correct this assumption, the first Mishneh of Pirkei Avot states, “Moshe received the Torah from Sinai.” Meaning, Moshe Rabenu received the ethical teachings of Pirkei Avot at Mount Sinai. The ethical teachings of Pirkei Avot are pure Torah, that enlighten us with the path of goodness, holiness, and righteousness. Make the study of Pirkei Avot part of your Torah curriculum. Value the ideas of Pirkei Avot as much as you value the Torah laws. Repeat the Pirkei Avot teachings aloud, intending to integrate the truth of these great ideas into your heart. Fulfill the ethical instructions of Pirkei Avot and improve your conduct, character traits, and your love of HaShem. (Based on the commentary of the Bartenura to Pirkei Avot) Donate May the souls who left this world be remembered for a blessing. R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara Meira Leah bas Michael Basha Elka bas Moshe HaCohen Devorah bas Moshe HaRav HaGaon Rebe Yisrael ben HaRav HaGaon Zev Wolf HaRav HaGaon Rebe Moshe ben HaRav HaGaon Yacov Moshe Fisher HaRav HaGaon Daniel Zvi ben Avraham Chanuch HaRav HaGaon BZF R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Zivia bas Raizel Tzvi ben Chana Avner Shimon ben Argamon Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Nuna bas Nuna Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora Chaya Leah bas Sara Chaya Shaina Chana Bas Itcha Netanel Ilan ben Shayna Tzipora Shmuel Ben Navat Chanah Tauba bat Tzilah. Daniella bat Sarah Rise bat Faiga salantfoundation.org US 305 653 1182 Israel 058 429 8471 Visit our website Connect with us Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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