Episodes

  • Spiritual Cost-Benefit Analysis (2:1)

    Spiritual Cost-Benefit Analysis (2:1)
    Feb 7 2025
    In the first mishna of the second chapter of Pirkei Avos, the great Rabbi Judah the Prince offers indispensable life guidance. Who was this transformative Torah giant and what are his invaluable eternal lessons? This Ethics Podcast was originally released on the Ethics Podcast on Apr 30, 2018 – – – – – – – […]
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Why God Maintains the World (1:18)

    Why God Maintains the World (1:18)
    Feb 5 2025
    The final Mishna of the first chapter sounds very similar to its second one. In it we learn the three things upon which the world endures which is quite similar to the teaching of the three things upon which the world stands. In explaining the distinction we learn a fundamental principle about the relationship and […]
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    38 mins
  • The Virtues of Silence (1:17)

    The Virtues of Silence (1:17)
    Feb 3 2025
    The next mantle holder of the office of the Nasi, Rabban Shimon Ben Gamliel, teaches us powerful insights on how to become a greater and more perfect person. This Ethics Podcast was originally released on the Ethics Podcast on Apr 10, 2018 – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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    44 mins
  • Remove All Doubt (1:16)

    Remove All Doubt (1:16)
    Jan 31 2025
    In this Mishnah, Rabban Gamliel the Elder provides us with a powerful lesson that, if observed, will empower our spiritual lives. This Ethics Podcast was originally released on the Ethics Podcast on Mar 5, 2018 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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    24 mins
  • All Action No Talk (1:15)

    All Action No Talk (1:15)
    Jan 29 2025
    In this concise teaching, Shammai the Elder manages to inspire and enlighten our understanding of accomplishing human greatness. This Ethics Podcast was originally released on the Ethics Podcast on Feb 12, 2018 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE to […]
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    29 mins
  • Discover You (1:14)

    Discover You (1:14)
    Jan 27 2025
    In the third teaching of Hillel the Elder, we discover timeless advice to maximizing life: If I am not for me, who will be for me; when I am for myself, what am I; and if not now, when? This Ethics Podcast was originally released on the Ethics Podcast on Feb 5, 2018 – – – – […]
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    43 mins
  • Spiritual Persistence (1:13)

    Spiritual Persistence (1:13)
    Jan 24 2025
    In his second consecutive teaching, Hillel instructs us regarding the proper attitude to spiritual development and persistence, and the grave consequences of spiritual stagnation. This Ethics Podcast was originally released on the Ethics Podcast on Jan 22, 2018 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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    31 mins
  • How to be a Peacemaker (1:11-12)

    How to be a Peacemaker (1:11-12)
    Jan 22 2025
    One of the great legendary figures in Jewish history, Hillel, instructs us to follow the ways of Aaron: To love peace and to pursue it, and to love people and bring them near to Torah. This Ethics Podcast was originally released on the Ethics Podcast on Jan 15, 2018 – – – – – – […]
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    42 mins