We’re sharing this conversation now after finishing Pirkei Avos with Mishnah Yomi, and with summer being the time many people focus on learning Avos. Dr. Steven Weiss, as you'll hear, has an incredible passion for all things Avos. He has collected thousands of seforim and meticulously documented nearly every work on the subject up until 2015. His vast knowledge is a treasure for anyone interested in Pirkei Avos. You can purchase a copy of his book or ask questions by reaching out to Dr. Weiss directly at avotmaven@gmail.com.
Introduction
1:55 - Pirkei Avos verse, Maseches Avos
2:41 - Background: How did you get into Maseches Avos?
5:35 - How many works have you documented in your book?
6:58 - Nachlas Tzvi
9:02 - Was there a time that there was an "explosion" of works on Avos?
12:28 - When did it become a custom to learn it in the Summer?
15:50 - Any Gedolim famous only for their works on Avos? (Medrash Shmuel)
16:45 - Lechem Yehudah
24:21 - Burning of the Shas and Maharam MePaduah
27:53 - Controversial Seforim on Avos?
28:10 - Rashi on Avos—who is it?
30:36 - Yaein Levonon (R' Naftali Wessley)
39:20 - Five interesting works on Avos
45:03 - Judaica items related to Avos
50:12 - Some translations of Avos
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We’re sharing this conversation now after finishing Pirkei Avos with Mishnah Yomi, and with summer being the time many people focus on learning Avos. Dr. Steven Weiss, as you'll hear, has an incredible passion for all things Avos. He has collected thousands of seforim and meticulously documented nearly every work on the subject up until 2015. His vast knowledge is a treasure for anyone interested in Pirkei Avos. You can purchase a copy of his book or ask questions by reaching out to Dr. Weiss directly at avotmaven@gmail.com.
Introduction
1:55 - Pirkei Avos verse, Maseches Avos
2:41 - Background: How did you get into Maseches Avos?
5:35 - How many works have you documented in your book?
6:58 - Nachlas Tzvi
9:02 - Was there a time that there was an "explosion" of works on Avos?
12:28 - When did it become a custom to learn it in the Summer?
15:50 - Any Gedolim famous only for their works on Avos? (Medrash Shmuel)
16:45 - Lechem Yehudah
24:21 - Burning of the Shas and Maharam MePaduah
27:53 - Controversial Seforim on Avos?
28:10 - Rashi on Avos—who is it?
30:36 - Yaein Levonon (R' Naftali Wessley)
39:20 - Five interesting works on Avos
45:03 - Judaica items related to Avos
50:12 - Some translations of Avos
[From The Archives] R' Yaakov of Lissa – The Nesivos Hamishpat [Audio Only]
Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Brodt
5 months ago
[From The Archives] R' Yaakov of Lissa – The Nesivos Hamishpat [Audio Only]
1:53 – Intro
3:40 – Key sources
5:40 – Yichus
6:56 – Connection to R' Meshulam Igra
9:27 – Rav of Lissa
13:53 – Financial status
15:30 – Ties to Gedolim
18:40 – Chayei Adam on him
20:24 – Why he became so popular
23:40 – Nesivos & relationship with Ketzos
31:23 – Chavas Daas on Yoreh Deah
34:10 – Mekor Chaim
36:16 – Beis Yaakov on Kesubos
36:56 – Toras Gittin
37:44 – Derech Chaim
38:28 – Ethical will & practical halacha
43:18 – R’ Akiva Eiger & Derech Chaim
52:00 – Commentary on Megillos
52:24 – Haggadah Shel Pesach
53:15 – Other works
53:52 – Teshuvos
55:24 – More on ethical will
Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Brodt
We’re sharing this conversation now after finishing Pirkei Avos with Mishnah Yomi, and with summer being the time many people focus on learning Avos. Dr. Steven Weiss, as you'll hear, has an incredible passion for all things Avos. He has collected thousands of seforim and meticulously documented nearly every work on the subject up until 2015. His vast knowledge is a treasure for anyone interested in Pirkei Avos. You can purchase a copy of his book or ask questions by reaching out to Dr. Weiss directly at avotmaven@gmail.com.
Introduction
1:55 - Pirkei Avos verse, Maseches Avos
2:41 - Background: How did you get into Maseches Avos?
5:35 - How many works have you documented in your book?
6:58 - Nachlas Tzvi
9:02 - Was there a time that there was an "explosion" of works on Avos?
12:28 - When did it become a custom to learn it in the Summer?
15:50 - Any Gedolim famous only for their works on Avos? (Medrash Shmuel)
16:45 - Lechem Yehudah
24:21 - Burning of the Shas and Maharam MePaduah
27:53 - Controversial Seforim on Avos?
28:10 - Rashi on Avos—who is it?
30:36 - Yaein Levonon (R' Naftali Wessley)
39:20 - Five interesting works on Avos
45:03 - Judaica items related to Avos
50:12 - Some translations of Avos
