Pirkei Avos / Ethics of Our Fathers

  1. Starting with Sinai provides timeless insights on issues on a wide range of issues in personal development and spiritual growth, Based on the timeless wisdom of the Pirke Avot, and This book inspires the reader toward a better, more soul-conscious self. "Anyone who reads this book carefully will not only bless his or her own life, but will also become a blessing in the lives of all those with whom they interact. " - Joseph Telushkin, Best-selling author of Rebbe, Jewish Literacy, and Words that Hurt, Words that Heal. "Fresh, original and relevant … a valuable addition for our times." -Manis Friedman, Best-selling author of Creating a Life that Matters and YouTube’s most popular rabbi. Learn More
  2. Rav Chaim Volozhiner's Classic Commentary on Pirkei Avos

    In his classic work Ruach Chaim, Rav Chaim of Volozhin, preeminent student of the Vilna Gaon and founder of the yeshivah system as we know it today, gives us a profound and multifaceted commentary on Pirkei Avos, blending mystical insights, depth of thought, and fascinating chiddushim. This new English translation captures the spirit of the original while remaining accessible to the reader. Ruach Chaim gives readers an important new way to understand the ancient wisdom of our Sages, and offers scholar and layman alike a serious introduction to Rav Chaim's eternal wisdom. Learn More

  3. Visions Of The Fathers

    Ethics of the Fathers/Pirkei Avos and Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski M.D. go together naturally. The book is the Talmud’s repository of advice and guidance. Its lessons have been the foundation of Jewish character and personality, of morality and ethics. It is the road map toward happiness, fulfillment, and personal growth.

    Rabbi Dr. Twerski is unique. An original. He has helped over 40,000 people in his long and colorful career. As chassidic scholar he offers the spirituality and rich lode of stories that elevate, enlighten, and entertain. As a psychiatrist and nationally renowned expert in substance abuse, he offers uncanny insights into the inner needs of people. And he has the rare knack of presenting his ideas and comments in a clear, lucid, witty manner that is a delight to read.

    In this wonderful book, Rabbi Dr. Twerski focuses on what the Sages say to us in our daily lives. In his hands, the lofty ideas of the Sages are brought down to earth without watering down their essential nature. We turn the pages, stop and think, and realize that Ethics of the Fathers is as relevant today as it was when it was first written.

    He illustrates his thoughts beautifully with anecdotes from his own experience and from the rich archives of chassidic lore. The stories add zest and pleasure to the book and make it a pleasure to read.

    Enjoyable reading, provocative ideas, enticing stories, sound insights, acute observations; it’s all here in the inimitable Twerski manner.

     

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