Mishna, Pirkei Avot, 1:6
יהושע בן פרחיה אומר עשה לך רב וקנה לך חבר והוי דן את כל האדם לכף זכות
Joshua ben Perahia would say: Make for yourself a Rav (teacher), and acquire for yourself a colleague, and give all individuals the benefit of the doubt. [Translation by CAJE]

Suggested Discussion Questions:

1. Why are we told to make for ourselves a Rav? How is a Rav different than a colleague?

2. What is the connection between these two and giving all individuals the benefit of the doubt?

Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)