Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) in 10 Minutes

We're opening up Pirkei Avot—a.k.a. "Ethics of the Fathers," a.k.a. "That one book everyone quotes at bar mitzvahs." But don't let the name fool you—this isn't your dad's ethics manual. It's a punchy collection of rabbinic one-liners, life advice, and spiritual mic drops, all packed into six short chapters. Want ancient wisdom on how to live well, treat people right, and not lose your mind waiting in line at the deli? The sages have you covered. From Hillel's famous "If I am not for myself…" to the ever-relevant "Say little, do much," Pirkei Avot is like the Jewish version of a motivational podcast—just with more beards. Tune in for the maxims, stay for the menschkeit.