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In The Paths of Our Fathers
Insights Into Pirkei Avos,
Adapted From The Works of The Lubavitcher Rebbe,
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson Shlita


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by Rabbi Eliyahu Touger

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Shemayah And Avtalyon Received [The Oral Tradition] From Them. Shemayah Said: "Love Work; Abhor Taking High Office; And Do Not Seek Intimacy With The Ruling Power."

Shemayah Said

These three directives reflect Shemayah's humility.

Love Work

Do not say: "It is beneath my dignity to perform common labor."[36]

Abhor Taking High Office

A person should not seek to place a crown on his own head.[37]

Do Not Seek Intimacy With The Ruling Power

Nor should he boast: "I am a friend of the ruler of the city!"[38]

Since Shemayah was the Nasi - the Torah leader of the Jewish people - he knew the importance of humility. For a leader's prominence comes as a result of his selflessness. Because he has no concern for himself, he is fit to serve as a medium to lead his people to an awareness of G-d's sovereignty.[39]

(Sichos Shabbos Parshas Shemini, 5728)

   

Notes:

  1. (Back to text) See Rashi's commentary.

  2. (Back to text) The interpretation of Avos d'Rabbi Nossan 11:2.

  3. (Back to text) Ibid.:3.

  4. (Back to text) Sec Tzemech Tzedek, Derech Mitzvosecho, Mitzvas Minui Melech, sec. 1.


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