משנה מסכת אבות פרק ד:יא
Rabbi Yochanan the Sandal-Maker would say: Every gathering that is for the sake of Heaven, will endure; that is not for the sake of Heaven, will not endure. [Translation by chabad.org]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. What is a gathering for the sake of heaven? What is a gathering not for the sake of heaven?
2. Are there ever gatherings that appear to be for the sake of heaven but are not?
3. What can this text teach us about community?
Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)