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Welcome, seekers of wisdom, to our daily Torah wisdom podcast. Today, we delve into the profound yet practical teachings in Pirkei Avot, also known as Ethics of the Fathers.
The text we explore today is a simple, yet powerful saying from Rabbi Tarfon: "You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it."
In our daily lives, we are often faced with tasks that seem overwhelming, challenges that appear insurmountable. Perhaps it's a project at work, a personal goal, or a mitzvah, a good deed. Rabbi Tarfon's wisdom provides us with a refreshing perspective.
We are not expected to finish these mammoth tasks all at once. Instead, we are encouraged to make a start, to take one step at a time. We may not see the end, but we must not let this deter us from starting. This is a message of resilience and perseverance.
Yet, the second part of Rabbi Tarfon's saying is equally important. We are not free to abandon our tasks, our responsibilities, our mitzvot. In life, quitting is not an option. We must persist, continue to contribute, and make our mark, no matter how small it seems.
And so, my dear listeners, let us take this wisdom into our everyday lives. Let us not be daunted by the size of our tasks, but take small, consistent steps towards our goals. And let us never give up on our responsibilities and our good deeds, for every effort counts.
Thank you for joining in today's wisdom journey.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.