Avos P1 M10

What is the meaning of the name אבטליון

• convert

• brothers

• father of young

• Father of nations

Who did Shmayah and Avtalyon receive the teachings of the Torah from?

• משה ואהרן
• יהודה בן טבאי ושמעון בן שטח
• יהושע בן פרחיה ונתאי הארבלי
• הלל ושמאי

Shamaya and Avtalyon were

• Converts
• Twins
• Descendance of משה
• Two famous Judges

Who was the grandfather of Shamaya and Avtalyon

• המן
• אחשורוש
• מרדכי
• סנחריב

According to Shmayah, what attitude should a person have towards work?

• Hate it and avoid it whenever possible
• Love it and always seek it out
• Work only if there are no other options
• Work as little as possible

Why should one continue to work if he has plenty of money?

• To give more צדקה
• He might lose his money
• Doing nothing leads to Boredom which leads to Aviros
• So he can earn money for his children and grandchildren

What does Shmayah advise about positions of power?

• You should always seek them out and try to obtain them
• You should hate them and never consider taking them
• You should not choose them unless the responsibility is placed upon you
• You should not hate nor seek for position of power because it’s up to Hashem

What warning does Shmayah give about those in power?

• You should try to become friendly with them to gain their favour
• You should hate them and avoid them at all costs
• You should be cautious and not become too friendly with them
• You should always trust those in power and follow their lead

What does the word "רשות" refer to in Mishna י'?

• The Torah sages
• Those in power
• The righteous people
• The wealthy people

who else can רשות refer to?

• Rich people who have control and power over others
• poor people who often need to ask for permission to anything
• The yetzer hara who convinces people that they have permission to do forbidden things
• Arrogant people who do things even without permission