Ishmael
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“What is hateful to you do not do unto others. The rest is commentary, now go and study.” -Hillel
“You are not obliged to finish the task, neither are you free to neglect it”
May 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
“You are not obliged to finish the task, neither are you free to neglect it”
“Do not regard yourself as an evil person.”
May 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
“Do not regard yourself as an evil person.”
“More flesh, more worms;
More possessions more worries;
More wives, more witchcraft;
More maidservants, more lewdness;
More menservants, more thievery; however,
More Torah, more life;
More study, more wisdom;
More counsel, more understanding;
More good deeds, more peace.”
More possessions more worries;
More wives, more witchcraft;
More maidservants, more lewdness;
More menservants, more thievery; however,
More Torah, more life;
More study, more wisdom;
More counsel, more understanding;
More good deeds, more peace.”
May 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
“More flesh, more worms;
More possessions more worries;
More wives, more witchcraft;
More maidservants, more lewdness;
More menservants, more thievery; however,
More Torah, more life;
More study, more wisdom;
More counsel, more understanding;
More good deeds, more peace.”
More possessions more worries;
More wives, more witchcraft;
More maidservants, more lewdness;
More menservants, more thievery; however,
More Torah, more life;
More study, more wisdom;
More counsel, more understanding;
More good deeds, more peace.”
“Do not say ‘When I have leisure, I will study,’ for you may never have leisure…”
May 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
“Do not say ‘When I have leisure, I will study,’ for you may never have leisure…”
“The study of Torah is commendable when combined with a gainful occupation, for when a person toils in both, sin is driven out of mind.”
“Do not withdraw from the community… do not judge a fellow man until you stand in his situation…”
“Do not withdraw from the community… do not judge a fellow man until you stand in his situation…”
May 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
“The study of Torah is commendable when combined with a gainful occupation, for when a person toils in both, sin is driven out of mind.”
“Do not withdraw from the community… do not judge a fellow man until you stand in his situation…”
“Do not withdraw from the community… do not judge a fellow man until you stand in his situation…”
Almost like Trump doesn’t actually have a plan nor does he know what he’s doing.
May 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Almost like Trump doesn’t actually have a plan nor does he know what he’s doing.
“… there is nothing more becoming of a person than silence; not study, but doing mitzvot is the essence of virtue; excess in speech leads to sin.”
May 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“… there is nothing more becoming of a person than silence; not study, but doing mitzvot is the essence of virtue; excess in speech leads to sin.”
“Select a master-teacher for yourself so that you avoid doubtful decisions; do not make a habit of tithing by estimate.”
I really like that final line. It says to me, don’t half ass your work, whatever it may be. Do things correctly and have someone to help teach you right.
I really like that final line. It says to me, don’t half ass your work, whatever it may be. Do things correctly and have someone to help teach you right.
May 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“Select a master-teacher for yourself so that you avoid doubtful decisions; do not make a habit of tithing by estimate.”
I really like that final line. It says to me, don’t half ass your work, whatever it may be. Do things correctly and have someone to help teach you right.
I really like that final line. It says to me, don’t half ass your work, whatever it may be. Do things correctly and have someone to help teach you right.
“He who seeks fame, destroys his name; knowledge not increased is knowledge decreased; one who does not study deserves to die; one who exploits Torah, will perish.”
A bit harsh, but powerful statement. Never cease learning, but do not do so for ulterior motive. Do so for others sake.
A bit harsh, but powerful statement. Never cease learning, but do not do so for ulterior motive. Do so for others sake.
May 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
“He who seeks fame, destroys his name; knowledge not increased is knowledge decreased; one who does not study deserves to die; one who exploits Torah, will perish.”
A bit harsh, but powerful statement. Never cease learning, but do not do so for ulterior motive. Do so for others sake.
A bit harsh, but powerful statement. Never cease learning, but do not do so for ulterior motive. Do so for others sake.
“When you assess people, tip the balance in their favor.”
A friend of mine mentioned how often people’s intentions are not always malicious. Don’t always assume the worst, unless it is clear they are taking advantage of you.
A friend of mine mentioned how often people’s intentions are not always malicious. Don’t always assume the worst, unless it is clear they are taking advantage of you.
May 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
“When you assess people, tip the balance in their favor.”
A friend of mine mentioned how often people’s intentions are not always malicious. Don’t always assume the worst, unless it is clear they are taking advantage of you.
A friend of mine mentioned how often people’s intentions are not always malicious. Don’t always assume the worst, unless it is clear they are taking advantage of you.
“Select a master-teacher for yourself; Acquire a colleague for study…”
Related to the prior, there are many people I know who have much knowledge to offer, should I only ask for it.
To study with a colleague is a blessing. One I hope to acquire soon.
Related to the prior, there are many people I know who have much knowledge to offer, should I only ask for it.
To study with a colleague is a blessing. One I hope to acquire soon.
May 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
“Select a master-teacher for yourself; Acquire a colleague for study…”
Related to the prior, there are many people I know who have much knowledge to offer, should I only ask for it.
To study with a colleague is a blessing. One I hope to acquire soon.
Related to the prior, there are many people I know who have much knowledge to offer, should I only ask for it.
To study with a colleague is a blessing. One I hope to acquire soon.
“Make your home a regular meeting place for the scholars; sit eagerly at their feet and drink thirstily their words.”
My first thought was not necessarily of scholars, but some of my friends. We’ve longed talked about organizing study groups but never committed yet. Maybe we should start.
My first thought was not necessarily of scholars, but some of my friends. We’ve longed talked about organizing study groups but never committed yet. Maybe we should start.
May 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
“Make your home a regular meeting place for the scholars; sit eagerly at their feet and drink thirstily their words.”
My first thought was not necessarily of scholars, but some of my friends. We’ve longed talked about organizing study groups but never committed yet. Maybe we should start.
My first thought was not necessarily of scholars, but some of my friends. We’ve longed talked about organizing study groups but never committed yet. Maybe we should start.
Chapter 1:
“Be cautious rendering a decision.”
Of course this can be applied to many different situations. I can recall multiple instances where I instinctively responded to a situation before putting much thought into it. Be careful not to do this. Your choices have consequences.
“Be cautious rendering a decision.”
Of course this can be applied to many different situations. I can recall multiple instances where I instinctively responded to a situation before putting much thought into it. Be careful not to do this. Your choices have consequences.
May 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Chapter 1:
“Be cautious rendering a decision.”
Of course this can be applied to many different situations. I can recall multiple instances where I instinctively responded to a situation before putting much thought into it. Be careful not to do this. Your choices have consequences.
“Be cautious rendering a decision.”
Of course this can be applied to many different situations. I can recall multiple instances where I instinctively responded to a situation before putting much thought into it. Be careful not to do this. Your choices have consequences.
I spent shabbat afternoon exploring books that have long been waiting for me. One such book is Jewish Literacy by Rabbi Telushkin. It was here that I discovered the practice of studying Pirkei Avot and upon learning it is often printed in many siddurs (it is in mine) I decided to take a look!
May 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I spent shabbat afternoon exploring books that have long been waiting for me. One such book is Jewish Literacy by Rabbi Telushkin. It was here that I discovered the practice of studying Pirkei Avot and upon learning it is often printed in many siddurs (it is in mine) I decided to take a look!