Avot in retrospect: a summary of the past month's posts

In case you missed them, here's a list of items posted on Avot Today in JUNE 2022:

Thursday 30 June 2022: When silence is better than speech: in his commentary on Avot 1:17, the Me'iri lists the categories of speech identified by Maimonides and ibn Gabirol, but does not compare them. Why?

Tuesday 28 June 2022: With great respect! Honouring others today. Does Ben Zoma's point about the reciprocity of honour in Avot 4:1 need widening?

Sunday 26 June 2022: After the Book Launch: link provided to full text and PowerPoints for the launch of Pirkei Avot: A Users' Manual.

Friday 24 June 2022: Diapers on the doorstep: how an unusual occurrence triggers a set of Pirkei Avot thoughts.

Wednesday 22 June 2022: Perek, Proverbs and Parallels: Rav Lichtenstein ztz"l draws a parallel between Mishlei -- the book of Proverbs -- and Avot. What is its significance?

19 June 2022: Iniquitous names and Torah titles: The Torah does appear to over-emphasise the names and status of the spies sent out to size up the land of Canaan. Is there a bigger message here than the plain narrative suggests?

 17 June 2022: Caravanserais on the road: can you spot the Avot? A single passage from Rabbenu Bachye's Duties of the Heart contains many allusions to teachings in Avot: can you identify them?

Tuesday 14 June: Curbing a "hearty" appetite. The importance of not forgetting one's Torah also involves taking care of one's diet. But does this mean that we should avoid eating hearts?

Sunday 12 June 2022: A word on the Avot deRabbi Natan: A reader's question on the Ask the Beit Midrash Facebook  group prompts a response and some further thoughts.

Wednesday 8 June 2022: Miriam's complaint: drawing the wrong conclusions?  Malbim's explanation of Miriam's complaint against Moses and her punishment with tzara'at fits in well with two teachings in Avot.

Tuesday 7 June 2022: Book launch: Please do come! Announcing Pirkei Avot: a Users' Manual.

Friday 3 June 2022: Taking a partner.  In his book on Jewish law, Chesed LaAlafim, Rabbi Eliezer Papo cites a mishnah in Avot on the rights and wrongs of choosing a business partner.

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