The Servitude of Students

R. Levi in the name of R. Ḥama bar Ḥaninah said: [ . . . ] Ordinarily [derekh ha-arets], a disciple carries [utensils] for him and walks in front of the master. [ . . . ] Ordinarily, the disciple goes…

R. Abbahu in the name of R. Yoḥanan, “A person is allowed to teach his daughter Greek, because it is an ornament for her.” Simeon b. Ba heard [this] and said, “Because R. Abbahu wanted to teach his…

They permitted the household of R. Gamliel to teach their children Greek, because they were close to the [Roman] government.

To the Patriarch Your son came with ability to learn; indeed, through the rhetorical power of Argeus he had something…

Just as water is free to the entire world, so teachings of the Torah are free to the entire world, as it is said: Behold, everyone who is thirsty come for water, and he who has no money, come and buy…

R. Yoḥanan ben Zakkai received [the Oral Torah] from Hillel and from Shammai. He would say: If you have learned much Torah, do not claim credit for yourself, since you were created for this [purpose]…