The Duties of a Student to His Master
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 first and his master after him. [ . . . ] Ordinarily, a disciple washes his master. [ . . . ] Ordinarily, a disciple dresses his master. [ . . . ] Ordinarily, a disciple puts on his master’s shoe. [ . . . ] Ordinarily, a disciple carries his master [on a sedan chair]. [ . . . ] Ordinarily, the master sleeps and the disciple stands at his side. [ . . . ]
Translated by Catherine Hezser.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 2: Emerging Judaism.
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