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The Ethics Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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Jewish Ethics
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Rabbi Ruchem Levavetz
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Jewish Law
Ethics Of Our Fathers
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Peace
Truth
Love Of God

The Ethics Podcast is dedicated to exploring the authoritative book of Jewish Ethics, the Book of Mishnah titled “Ethics of our Fathers”. This book, called “Pirkei Avos” in Hebrew, is nearly 2,000 years old, and it is a compendium of the ethical aphorisms of the great Sages of Jewish history circa 300 BCE – 200 CE. Each episode begins with a biographical sketch of the Mishnah’s author culled from ... more

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Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
Host of The Ethics Podcast; explores Mishnah (Pirkei Avos) ethics with biographical context and practical applications.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • More than 5 stars

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻👍🏻

    Thank you very much for all your Torah podcasts Rabbi Wolbe! May Hashem keep blessing you, your family, relatives, friends, supporters and your whole community. May your country be more united each day and may the memories of your great ancestors be a blessing! May all the people in the Holy Land have peace and security soon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iP4d C0nv3r7
    Australia2 years ago
  • More than 5 stars

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻👍🏻

    Thank you very much for all your Torah podcasts Rabbi Wolbe! May Hashem keep blessing you, your family, relatives, friends, supporters and your whole community. May your county be more united each day and may the memories of your great ancestors be a blessing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iP4d C0nv3r7
    Australia4 years ago
  • Dennis Karpf

    Outstanding. Clear and comprehensive perspectives on Mishnah.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dennis.karpf
    United States4 years ago
  • The Prince of Podcasts

    Scholarship. Leadership. Brotherhood. Oh my. A rung above the angels. Making tsunamis and revealing H with a jawbone. Knocking some consciousness into the rest of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mschneider71
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing

    Amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BRMaJLM
    United States4 years ago

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I appreciate the clear links between character and wisdom in everyday life.
The host brings depth and accessible explanations that make Mishnah concepts easy to apply.
Consistently valuable for personal growth and understanding of Torah ethics.
Thoughtful and practical take on ancient ethics that still resonates today.
High regard for ethical reasoning; not afraid to challenge lazier interpretations.

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Remove All Doubt (1:16)
Q: How did you resolve your doubts before making a significant life decision?
I took a cab ride with my Rabbi and felt that my doubts completely dissipated after speaking with him.
Remove All Doubt (1:16)
Q: What lesson does Rabban Gamliel teach us?
Make for yourself a rabbi and get rid of doubt.
Loving Charities (6.6.32)
Q: Why should anyone give charity?
Charity is rooted in the understanding that wealth is not solely for personal benefit but is a way to partner with God in supporting those in need.

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The show centers on ethical instruction from an ancient Jewish text, exploring how sages' aphorisms shape modern living. Episodes thread through topics like charity, humility, speech, joy, personal responsibility, and how Torah study informs everyday behavior, often tying lessons to practical actions, communal obligations, and character formation. A standout throughline is the integration of rigorous ethical analysis with accessible storytelling, using historical anecdotes to illuminate timeless principles. Listeners can expect thoughtful, sometimes challenging, discussions that aim to cultivate wisdom, virtue, and a nuanced understanding of how to live a morally coherent life in today's world.

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