Pirkei Abot Chapter 1 Mishnah 4.

Advice to stay faithful to the oral tradition

Pirkei Abot Chapter 1 Mishnah 3.

The importance of doing good out of love

Pirkei Abot Chapter 1 Mishnah 2.

The world stands on three pillars.

Listen in and find out what they are.

Pirkei Abot Chapter 1, Mishnah 1:

Three important ethical tips for judges (and everyone else)!

This is the introduction to the six chapters that comprise "Pirkei Abot" - otherwise known as "Chapters of Our Fathers" which is a compilation of ethical teachings from the sages of the Jewish Tradition.

Introduction to the laws of Maaser Sheni

Introduction to Masechet Demai.

Some of the laws of Gifts to the Kohanim, Leviim, and the poor.

"Terumah Gedolah" - the first 2% goes to the Kohen

"Maaser Rishon" the next 10% goes to the levi

"Maaser Sheni" - the next 10% on years 1,2,4,5 of the 7-year shemitah cycle - gets taken to Jerusalem and eaten there or redeemed for money which is spent in Jerusalem.

"Maaser Ani" - instead of Maaser Sheni in years 3 and 6 - goes to the poor

This Mishnah concludes Masechet Peah.

It discusses the beautiful blessings that are bestowed on poor people who refuse to take charity and on righteous judges who refuse to take bribes.

A fitting ending to a Masechet dealing with gifts to the poor, charity and discretion.

Who is considered poor enough to take Leket, Shichehah, Peah and Ma'asser Ani?

Interesting material!

Introduction to the Jewish law of charity.

The communal charity.

How the Rabbis tried to mitigating fraud risk in collecting and distributing charity funds.