Teachings: Reflections on Pirke Avot

by Rami M. Shapiro

Pirke Avot is a collection of rabbinic sayings compiled sometime between 250-275 C.E. Over the centuries it has become the principle ethical scripture for Jews. Teachings is not atranslation butan interpretive reading of the brief but powerful volume.

140 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1993

About the author

Rami Shapiro is one of the most innovative rabbis of the last thirty years. An award-winning author of two dozen books on religion and spirituality, he received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and holds a PhD from Union Graduate School. A congregational rabbi for twenty years, for the last fifteen he has been writing, leading retreats, co-directing One River Wisdom School, blogging at rabbirami.com, and writing a regular column for Spirituality and Health magazine called "Roadside Assistance for the Spiritual Traveler."