Monday, June 11, 2012

A curriculum for life

Hi,

"Yehuda ben Teima used to say:
When one is 5 years old he should learn Scripture.
When one is 10 he should learn Mishnah.
When one is 13 he becomes obligated in mitzvot.
When one is 15 he should learn Gemara [the explanation of the Mishnah].
When one is 18 he should wed.
When one is 20 he is pursued [This is Rashi's explanation: One who is 20 is liable for physical punishments in court].
When one is 30 he has strength.
When one is 40 he gains understanding.
When one is 50 he becomes an advisor.
When one is 60 he begins to age.
When one is 70 he is aged.
When one is 80 he shows that he has great strength [by surviving to that point]..."

(Pirkei Avot 5:21)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

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