Jewish Geography

What Makes this Podcast Different from the Others in This Feed? I am very proud to announce here that I've started a video series exploring 'Pirkei Avot' ('The Chapters of the Fathers'). You can find the videos HERE. But for those of you who, like me, prefer audio-only I will be releasing the episodes in this feed as well. This podcast episode includes the audio from the first three videos strung together one after the other. Production Notes Thanks to the positive feedback I've received for including my production notes with podcast episodes I'm going to make that a regular feature. Here you go. Enjoy! Chapter 1, Mishnah 1 The tradition handed down, Judaism based on tradition, not 'mystery.' 'Be Measured in Judgment': RAMBAM take your time making decisions until you can really understand them deeply. 'Keep many students': meaning obvious 'Make a fence for the Torah': RAMBAM the rulings and laws that will keep a person far from transgression, as it says in the Torah 'and you shall guard my guarding' (u'shmart