Category Archives: Ethics of the Fathers

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Peasant to Prince (6:2)

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Studying Torah is the greatest Mitzvah. That is well-known. In this Mishnah, we learn about the perils of neglecting Torah study. Along the way we discover the polarity Jews since Sinai, we discover the secret of Jewish continuity, and we learn all about what Torah is supposed to do to us.

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This Ethics Podcast is dedicated in loving memory and leilui nishmas Aharon Avraham Ben Yosef Yaacov. May his Soul be elevated in Heaven.

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Super-Fusion (6:1) & TORCH Fundraiser (giveTORCH.org)

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What does Torah study do for a person? As an outsider, it looks like a waste of time. What benefit do you gain from studying ancient Jewish wisdom and law? We know, however, the Torah is Godly wisdom. Absorbing Torah upgrades your intellect from human intellect to divine intellect. In this very special Mishnah we learn about a high octane, super powered form of Torah study that begets a cascading series of benefits upon those who engage in it.

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This Ethics Podcast is dedicated anonymously by a kind and generous friend of the podcast and of TORCH. He wanted to share the message from Psalms 40:17 – יָשִׂישׂוּ וְיִשְׂמְחוּ בְּךָ כׇּל־מְבַקְשֶׁיךָ יֹאמְרוּ תָמִיד יִגְדַּל יְהֹוָה אֹהֲבֵי תְּשׁוּעָתֶךָ׃ – May they rejoice and be glad in You, all those who seek You; may they always say, HASHEM, be magnified” those who love your salvation.

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Pain and Gain (5:27)

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We believe in reward and punishment. We believe that the Almighty will dispense reward for those who do good and punishment for those whose actions thus warrant. How does the dispensement of reward and punishment work? That, of course, is something that only God knows precisely, and only God can make those evaluations. That said, in this short Mishnah, we are given an insight into the methodology of reward. What we learn will forever change our perspectives.

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This Ethics Podcast is dedicated in loving memory and leilui nishmas Gershon ben Shmuel. May his soul be elevated in Heaven.

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The Comprehensive Wisdom (5:26)

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The Torah is the Almighty’s wisdom. Just as the Almighty is infinite, His Torah is likewise infinite. In this remarkable Mishnah, we are trained to view Torah in its proper light. We learn about the multidimensional nature of Torah, how to find answers to all of our questions in the Torah, the secrets and the wisdom inherent in it, and how to relate to Torah study over the course of our lives.

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Designing The Ideal Life (5:25)

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What does it take to live a great life? How would such a life be structured? This Mishnah is a masterclass in unpacking the subject. What you are about to enjoy is an exquisite array of insights and ideas on human development, pedagogy and education, how to utilize your brain, and how to design an exceptional life.

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This Ethics Podcast is dedicated in the merit of the speedy recovery of Chana Shulamit Bat Rahel. May she merit a complete and total recovery.

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High and Mighty (5:23-4)

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What forces must we use to try to bring about our life mission? Our mandate is to fulfill the will of the Almighty. He expects great things of us and created us for that purpose. In this thrilling Mishnah, we learned about the various different forces and powers that we must marshal to accomplish our life mission.

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This Ethics Podcast is dedicated anonymously in loving memory of Monavar bat Eliyahu who passed away a few weeks ago. May our Torah study redound to her favor and may her soul be elevated in Heaven.

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Abraham’s Academy (5:22)

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The founder of our nation was Abraham our patriarch. He was a paragon of faith and kindness, and also exhibited every positive character trait. By contrast, Bilaam the sorcerer was the anti-Abraham. He harbored every negative trait. In this mission we are told that both of these people are teachers. We must choose if we want to be students of Abraham or students of Bilaam.

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Multi-Level-Marketing of Mitzvos (5:21)

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Every mitzvah that we do benefits us for all eternity. Our Sages reveal to us that each Mitzvah creates an advocate who vigorously fights on our behalf and defends us in front of the Heavenly court. Mitzvos are great assets to have. In this podcast, we discover that there is a way to game the system to unlock myriads and boatloads of mitzvos for a relatively inexpensive cost. Listening to this episode will give you an irresistible urge to study, teach, and disseminate Torah. You have been warned.

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How to Have a Good Argument (5:20)

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Argumentation has become a lost art. Our society promotes uniformity and consensus, a monochromatic society where divergent ideas are shunned. This approach is antithetical to Torah. Our religion does not believe that your thinking should be outsourced to others. We do not believe that everyone ought to follow others like a flock of sheep. At Sinai, our Sages tell us, every one of the 600,00 souls present had a unique, tailored revelation. When you disagree with someone, you must not keep quiet and accept positions that we do not agree with. But you have to know how to have an argument. In this podcast, we learn the secret.

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Plummeting in Love (5:19)

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Love is a fickle emotion. It is something that changes seemingly randomly. Why is love not fixed in place? What is the secret to enduring love? In this exquisite Mishnah we discover the inner workings of how love works and what determines its stability. We also read a terrifying account of how people’s spiritual standing can change after their demise.

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How to Boost Your Intelligence (5:15-8)

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There are different types of people in the world. Just as our faces are not identical, our perspectives and abilities and innate qualities differ. Regarding a host of things, our Sages tell us that there are four distinct character types. In this wide-ranging Ethics Podcast we discuss memory tips, how to boost your intelligence, the critical aspects of teaching, a clever tactic of how to handcuff your evil inclination, and much more. This episode will not disappoint!

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This Ethics podcast is dedicated in honor of the bat mitzvah of Ariella from Los Angeles California. May she grow up to be a righteous person who brings honor to her family and community and to the entire Jewish people

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