Mishna, Pirkei Avot 1:12

משנה מסכת אבות פרק א:יב

Original Text:

הלל ושמאי קבלו מהם הלל אומר הוי מתלמידיו של אהרן אוהב שלום ורודף שלום אוהב את הבריות ומקרבן לתורה:

Translation:

Hillel and Shammai received from them. Hillel would say: Be of the disciples of Aaron--a lover of peace, a pursuer of peace, one who loves the creatures and draws them close to Torah. [Translation by chabad.org]

Suggested Discussion Questions:

1. What is a lover of peace? What is a pursuer of peace? How are they different?
2. How are pursuing peace and loving Torah related?
3. Can you think of someone who embodies these traits? Who?

Time Period:	Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)
Type:	Legal Text
Categories:	Service/Volunteerism, Education, Conflict & Emergency
Keywords:	personal conduct
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