Acquiring Torah and its Virtues - A commentary on the 48 qualities taught in Pirkei Avos

A heartwarming commentary on the forty-eight qualities for acquiring Torah outlined in Pirkei Avos, this book is a treasure of Torah wisdom. Acquiring Torah and Its Virtues provides practical suggestions for developing good character, deepening one’s relationship with Hashem, and enhancing skills in Torah study. Filled with inspiring stories to touch the heart and gentle humor to engage the mind, both scholars and laymen will discover profound meaning in these pages—a valuable addition to anyone seeking to elevate themselves in the ways of Torah.

“I am confident that anyone who explores and learns from this book will raise their level of Torah and fear of Heaven.”

Rabbi Reuven Feinstein, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva of Staten Island

“This work will certainly be of great benefit. From the examples, and also from the stories, [the author shows] how one can achieve perfection in the ways of Torah.”

Rabbi Sholom Kamenetsky, Rosh Yeshiva, Talmudical Academy of Philadelphia

“A wonderful book, overflowing with Torah, fear of Heaven, wisdom, and good advice.”

Rabbi Eli Ber Wachtfogel, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe, South Fallsburg

About the author:

Rabbi Avrohom Y. Rodkin has been teaching Torah and guiding students of all ages for over two decades. His experiences include serving as Educational Director of the Pittsburgh Kollel, leading a morning kollel for retirees, and teaching high school and middle school at Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh. 

Currently, Rabbi Rodkin resides with his family in Passaic, New Jersey, where he is a rebbi for middle-school boys at Yeshiva Bais Hillel and also teaches English from a Torah perspective to middle-school boys at Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic. 

Rabbi Rodkin is a talmid and musmach of Yeshiva Zichron Moshe of South Fallsburg, and a talmid of Yeshiva Ohr Hameir of Peekskill, Rav Dovid Soloveitchik, zt”l, and other yeshivos. He has published in both Hebrew and English, and this is his fourth sefer.

By: Rabbi Avrohom Yaakov Rodkin