Avot de R. Reuven - Three Pillars of Pharisaism

There are three pillars of upon which Pharisaism stands


1. Pietism - K'doshim Tihyu, P'rushim Tihyu

2. Traditionalism - Sh'al Avicha v'Yageid'cha*

3. Textual Liberalism - Z'keinecha v'Yom'ru Lach **


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* what previous generations say [M'sorah] counts

** Oral Teachings of the Z'keinim are more important than what's written there.


Shalom,

RRW