On three things the world is stayed; on the Thorah, and on the Worship, and on the bestowal of Kindnesses.

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Shime'on ha-Çaddiq was of the remnants of the Great Synagogue. He used to say, On three things the world is stayed; on the Thorah, and on the Worship, and on the bestowal of Kindnesses.

Source Pirkei Avot 1:1-4 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to the Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avot), a collection of sayings of the ancient Jewish masters, Simeon the Just taught that the world stands on three pillars: the Torah (the divine teaching), worship and active kindness. Today, offer a small gesture to each of these pillars: read a sentence that uplifts you, say a short prayer and do someone a favour without expecting anything.

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