ראשונים על המשנהRishonim on Mishnah
רש"יRashi11th-century commentary on Pirkei Avot attributed to Rav Shlomo Yitzchaki, acclaimed commentator on Tanakh and Talmud.ברטנוראBartenura16th-century commentary printed in most editions of the Mishnah, including summaries of talmudic discussions and legal conclusions.רבינו יונהRabbeinu Yonah13th-century commentary on Pirkei Avot by the author of Shaarei Teshuvah.רמב"םRambamMaimonides’ first published work, which he began writing in 1161 at the age of 23, including discussions on the Mishnah and legal decisions.ר"ש משאנץRash MiShantzMost comprehensive medieval commentary on Zeraim and Taharot, compiled in the 13th century by the French Tosafist Rabbi Shimshon of Sens.