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Chapter 1, Mishna 2 – The Three Pillars

April 8, 2007

A chair needs three legs to stand. Our spiritual lives also have a 3-part balance.   Shimon HaTzaddik was from the remnants of the Great Assembly. He used to say: On three things the world stands. On Torah, On service [of God], And on acts of human kindness. THE WORLD IN BALANCE Why should the […]

Filed Under: 1:2, Perek 1, The Potential of Man, Year 18

Chapter 1, Mishna 1 – Jewish Continuity

March 8, 2007

Moses received Torah from Sinai and handed it down to Joshua; and Joshua to the Elders; and the Elders to the Prophets; and the Prophets handed it down to the members of the Great Assembly. They said three things: Be deliberate in judgement, stand up many students, and make a fence for the Torah. ‘MOSES […]

Filed Under: 1:1, Perek 1, The Potential of Man, Year 18

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