With a lucid English translation and brief but insight-laden commentaries, this edition of Pirkei Avot is a handy companion for those who wish to cover a chapter a week during the Omer period and throughout the summer. The bulk of the commentary consists of elucidations by the classic commentators, and is studded with insights adapted from the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. This anthology both explains the simple meaning of the text and reveals the mishnah’s deeper layers, presenting it in a manner meaningful to a modern society. Perfect for the traditional, informal shul class, and great for school and home use.