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Important  Note: The first Mishna in Pirkei Avos emphasizes the importance of Mesorah-Tradition. The Torah was passed down teacher to student, teacher to student for more than 3,000 years. When the sages wrote Pirkei Avos approx. 2000 years ago, it was written in a very concise, sometimes even cryptic way. This was because the writing was not intended to replace the invaluable teacher who would pass on the meaning as it was passed to him. Therefore to properly understand the Mishna, it is essential that the Mishna be studied with at least the short commentary found in the basic Artscroll edition or the Youth Edition. (if you have the Pirkei Avos Treasury with the more extensive commentary - even better). 
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                              About the program:
Our sages identify Torah study as the greatest Mitzvah - and the key to our spiritual growth. Just a few minutes of Torah transforms our day and infuses it with meaning. 

Consistency is the key. Our Sages compare the words of Torah to water dripping on a rock: drop by drop, day by day, a few minutes of Torah can elevate us and change our lives.

  We will study a small daily selection from Pirkei Avos - Ethics of the Fathers. At home, on the train or at work Jews across Long Island and beyond will unite in studying the same daily portion. Each selection will require no more than a few minutes to complete.

      • The program is open to men, women and children of all ages. This is a fantastic opportunity to share the joy of learning together with your family in your own home.                        
      • We offer a variety of resources to facilitate and enhance your personal study
        • "Pirkei Avos - Ethics of Our Fathers" books with English translation and commentary are available through LITN or directly from the publisher.
        • Every month a calendar showing each day's selection will be emailed in pdf form for downloading or printing.
        • Occasional multimedia supplements relevant to that day's study will be emailed to participants.
        • Questions and comments relating to the daily study may be submitted here.
      • Special events will celebrate the completion of a section of study
If you have any questions or would like more information about the program please call 917-554-8337  or contact us here.

Order your Pirkei Avos - Ethics of the Fathers books!

We recommend you choose between the three editions listed below. All three can be studied according to our daily schedule and all contain the original Hebrew, English translation and commentary.
    The books are available either directly through the publisher - Artscroll.com (links are provided below) - or they can be purchased at a special price from LITN and picked up in East Northport, Huntington, or Queens. To purchase from LITN please contact us at ethicseveryday@longislandtorah.org or 917-554-8337 or speak to a LITN rabbi at one of our programs.


1)Pirkei Avos [Full Size Hard Cover] (please note: This edition is contained in the Artscroll - Hebrew English Siddur)
    This edition contains a clear English translation and a basic commentary. Each day's study will only require a few minutes.
Available at http://www.artscroll.com/Books/9780899062051.html

               This version is also available in a pocket size that can easily fit in a purse or                  jacket pocket.
               Available at http://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781578192663.html


2) Pirkei Avos Treasury - 3 Volume Personal-size Slipcased Set
      This edition - featuring a much more extensive commentary and anecdotes relating to the text - is excellent for those seeking a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the material.
Available at http://www.artscroll.com/Books/9780899066417.html


3) Pirkei Avos - Illustrated Youth Edition
      Featuring a clear, easy to understand translation and commentary - this edition is excellent for those looking to make the Torah Study a family experience.
Available at http://www.artscroll.com/Books/9780899066219.html

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