Pirkei Avos (1): Purpose, Force, and Scope

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April 30 2017
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Venue: Kingsway Jewish Center (Brooklyn, NY) Kingsway Jewish Center (Brooklyn, NY)

Mishna:
Avot 

Collections: R' Schiffman Pirkei Avos

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What is the goal of Pirkei Avos? Is Pirkei Avos binding or good advice? What is the difference between law and ethics? Is morality nature or nurture? Why is it called Avos? What are the different customs regarding when to learn it?

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