The resolution cites a Mishna (chapter 6, paragraph 4) — a second century rabbinic text — from the tractate dealing with the laws of Shabbat, the Sabbath.

And one Midrashic work bears the title ‘The Mishnah of R. Eliezer.’ Quite aptly, then, the preamble continues, ‘Blessed is He who chose them and their Mishnah (their teaching).’ ...

Mishnah in Depth, a summer series on Pirkei Avos with Rabbi Moshe Kesselman of Los Angeles, California. This week: The most celebrated sage in Jewish history.

QUESTION: I have numerous questions regarding Pirkei Avot. First, is there a specific reason that the last chapter is read on the Sabbath before Shavuot, or is this just a quirk of the calendar ...

It appears that three discrete liturgical practices are discussed in Mishnah Berakhot: the Shema (Chaps. 1–3), daily prayer (Chaps. 4–5), and meal benedictions (Chaps. 6–8). However, a more thorough ...