Ethics
Why was Abraham ordered to sacrifice his son? Was Jacob right in stealing the blessings? Why were we commanded to destroy Amalek? What was Moses' sin in hitting the rock? And how did the Ten Commandments change the Jewish people, and humankind, for good? Essays on Ethics is the second companion volume to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's celebrated series Covenant & Conversation. Believing the Hebrew Bible to be the ultimate blueprint for Western morality, Rabbi Sacks embarks upon an ethical exploration of the weekly Torah portion, uncovering its message of truth and justice, dignity and compassion, forgiveness and love.
Justice for All demonstrates that the Jewish Bible, by radically changing the course of ethical thought, came to exercise enormous influence on Jewish thought and law and also laid the basis for Christian ethics and the broader development of modern Western civilization. Jeremiah Unterman shows us persuasively that the ethics of the Jewish Bible represent a significant moral advance over Ancient Near East cultures. Moreover, he elucidates how the Bible's unique conception of ethical monotheism, innovative understanding of covenantal law, and revolutionary messages from the prophets form the foundation of many Western civilization ideals. Justice for All connects these timeless biblical texts to the persistent themes of our times: immigration policy, forgiveness and reconciliation, care for the less privileged, and attaining hope for the future despite destruction and exile in this world.
SRS Iggeres Haramban/ the Rambant's ethical letter with an anthology of contemporary Rabbinic expositions.
Read and enjoy Joe Bobker s uniquely entertaining Middos Manual, a fifty-two-week guide with dozens of anecdotes from gedolim and tzadikim that explains how Middos ] Morals = Menschlichkeit 101... all with a twist of humor!
Whether you are a student of religious learning, a fan of Harry Potter, or just someone who likes to consider the important questions of life, this book is for you! Moshe Rosenberg, a rabbi and educator, uses Jewish tradition and Harry Potter as the twin prisms through which to examine everything from friendship to free choice, prejudice to prophecy, and rule-breaking to repentance. Along the way, he demonstrates how popular literature like Harry Potter can be used to teach timeless, ethical concerns, from coping with loss to affirming human dignity in ourselves and others.
This revised and expanded edition contains multiple new chapters, 10,000 additional words, and a discussion guide for parents and teachers.
Whether you are a student of religious learning, a fan of Harry Potter or just someone who likes to consider the important questions of life this book is for you! Moshe Rosenberg, a rabbi and educator, uses Jewish tradition and Harry Potter as the twin prisms through which to examine everything from friendship to free choice, prejudice to prophecy and rule-breaking to repentance. Along the way he demonstrates how popular literature like Harry Potter can be used to teach timeless, ethical concerns, from coping with loss to affirming human dignity in ourselves and others.
My Parents and Me Heartwarming Stories for Teens + Halachah Section of Kibud Av Va'eim
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Our children have learned how important it is to honor and respect their parents. They know the mitzvah of kibud av v’eim is so important, it’s one of the Aseres HaDibros, the ten commandments. But in these stories, they will truly see how people – children and adults, famous men and women and people “just like us” – honor their parents in the most amazing ways! My Parents and Me also includes a fascinating chapter on the halachos of Kibud Av V’Eim – explained and illustrated with true stories -- that will help children honor their parents in the very best way! This is a book that every boy and girl should read – and reread!
Sefer Shemiras HaLashon Friedman Family Edition [Hardcover]
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The Chofetz Chaim’s Mussar MasterpieceIn Sefer Shemiras HaLashon, the Chofetz Chaim shows us the disastrous results of speaking lashon hara, and the innumerable rewards of positive speech. A masterpiece of mussar, it also includes chapters on the importance of Torah learning, of keeping peace and avoiding machlokes, judging favorably, and many more vital topics.
Sefer Shemiras HaLashon includes the full Hebrew text, a phase-by-phrase translation and elucidation, and explanatory notes to enhance our understanding.
Binding: Hardcover
Size: 6" x 9"
Pages: 770
Language: Hebrew/English
Publisher: ArtScroll Mesorah Publications
Release Date: 02/24/2022
ISBN-10: 1422631168
ISBN #: 9781422631164
Sefer Shemiras HaLashon Friedman Family Edition [Hardcover]
The Chofetz Chaim’s Mussar Masterpiece shmiras halashon
By: The Chofetz Chaim
Translated by: Rabbi Moshe Weiss
Edited by: Yosaif Asher Weiss
The Chofetz Chaim's Classic Work Illuminating the Power of Speech.
The industry of software development is one that is extremely complex. Its intricate aspects are understood only by those in the industry and, as such, have led to significant issues which are overlooked by the consumer. Situations very often arise where unbeknownst to the consumer, he is given a product which is ill-suited to his needs. Oftentimes, the vendors themselves are unaware of these issues. These situations lead to some very serious Choshen Mishpat concerns which have not yet been adequately addressed. Additionally, there are a host of other standard industry procedures- some bordering on fraudulent- which raise considerable Halachic concerns.
In this ground-breaking sefer, the author, in consultation with prominent Rabbanim and Dayanim, explores the issues above as well as many other related topics in depth. The author is an experienced software engineer who has successfully designed and marketed cutting edge programs to major corporations. He is also a technology consultant and has advised and helped prominent businesses find solutions to their technological needs. With his years of experience in these fields, he has a vast knowledge and nuanced understanding of everything related to software design, marketing, purchasing and program implementation. As such, he is uniquely qualified to address these points from a variety of angles.
This eye-opening sefer contains a wealth of practical information which will be of great benefit to all those involved in programming, selling or purchasing software, as well as anyone looking to gain an understanding and awareness of the modern-day application of Choshen Mishpat.
At the end of our days, the Talmud teaches, we will be asked questions about how we spent our time here in this world. Our answers to these questions will describe the way in which we lived, worked, loved, studied, and built a better tomorrow. How well we do on this final exam is determined by our choices today. In The Final Exam, Yeshiva University President and Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, presents the core Torah values that inspire a life of wisdom, contribution, and purpose through the powerful medium of personal letters. With penetrating analyses of foundational Jewish texts, the perspectives of his own teachers, and stories of his journey through and to Yeshiva University, Rabbi Berman offers a compelling, multi-valenced prism that honors Torah U-Madda as an educational philosophy while expanding it into a worldview that also embraces truth, dignity, and compassion. He encourages his readers to integrate these values into a life of faith and religious integrity that sets as its goal a path to redemption.
The winter of 2019-2020 rocked the world with the news that an unstoppable, deadly virus was spreading like wildfire. Within a matter of days, the world as we knew it disappeared. Confined to our houses and fearful of a virus that seemed to be overtaking every aspect of the lives we knew, the world could only watch as chaos reigned. Healthy people found themselves in hospital struggling to breathe, and thousands died.
This raised so many questions: What message is God sending us? How can we reconcile our belief in a just and caring God when sickness and death are running rampant?
Coronavirus forced many toward depression, breakdown, financial struggles, and marital strain. Fear, panic, and stress hung like black clouds over everyone’s heads.
I felt obligated to present an approach that would help people navigate this difficult time; presenting a clear method of returning to our core values, rather than relying on vague, undefined ideas. These topics include emunah, community, unity, responsibility, and many more.
The Hidden Crown is a collection of classes that I gave at the time, but these messages are as important today as they were then.
The Jewish Ethic of Personal Respnsblty- I.
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The notion of personal responsibility sounds so obvious that for generations it was self-understood. It was associated with maturity, reasoned decision making, acceptance of consequences for one s actions, admissions of guilt and wrongdoing when appropriate, thrift and decency, concern for others and for society at large. But the rise of the entitlement generation has transformed the way we live and look at the world. Too many feel that others i.e., the rest of society are responsible to raise them, feed them, clothe them, educate them, find them spouses, jobs and homes, give them health care, defend them, and satisfy all their physical and emotional needs. That mindset debilitates both the individual and the society; the ethic of personal responsibility needs to be revived for the welfare of both. Fortunately, personal responsibility is at the very heart of the Torah. Rooted in the fundamental doctrine of free choice, the Torah compels us to take responsibility for ourselves and others and shape our personal and national destinies accordingly. This unique book, in the format of essays on each Torah portion, extracts from the Torah itself applications of the Jewish ethic of personal responsibility in areas as diverse as ethics, dating, marriage, parenting, family life, employment, divine service, military service, acts of kindness, repentance, private property ownership, wealth, Torah study, mitzvot, modesty, justice, gratitude, sensitivity, Jewish national life, holiness and more, leaving us with a profound vision for modern man and his search for meaning and happiness.
The Jewish Ethic of Personal Responsibility Volume 2: Vayikra, Bamidbar, Devarim
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The notion of "personal responsibility" has long been associated with maturity, reason, accountability, thrift, decency, and concern for others and for society at large. Yet, the modern world has largely abandoned it - and its implications for our ethical development are enormous.
Tzadka Mimeni, in its second volume, continues its extrapolation of the Jewish ethic of personal responsibility through lessons from the Torah, each supported by numerous sources from the wellsprings of Jewish literature. In the format of essays on each Torah portion, this book presents applications of "personal responsibility" in areas as diverse as marriage, parenting, education, leadership, repentance, mitzvot, self-help, divine service, healthy lifestyle choices, interpersonal relations, wealth, Jewish national life, the pursuit of virtue, character, the role of men and women, and more, leaving us with a thoughtful vision for modern man and our search for meaning and happiness.
The notion of "personal responsibility" has long been associated with maturity, reason, accountability, thrift, decency, and concern for others and for society at large. Yet, the modern world has largely abandoned it - and its implications for our ethical development are enormous. Tzadka Mimeni, in its second volume, continues its extrapolation of the Jewish ethic of personal responsibility through lessons from the Torah, each supported by numerous sources from the wellsprings of Jewish literature. In the format of essays on each Torah portion, this book presents applications of "personal responsibility" in areas as diverse as marriage, parenting, education, leadership, repentance, mitzvot, self-help, divine service, healthy lifestyle choices, interpersonal relations, wealth, Jewish national life, the pursuit of virtue, character, the role of men and women, and more, leaving us with a thoughtful vision for modern man and our search for meaning and happiness
Tree of Life and Prosperity: 21st Century Business Principles from the Book of Genesis
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"The Tree of Life and Prosperity is one of the most important business books out there right now for people looking to build, create, and do so with their heads and hearts." -Laurie Segall, Correspondent for 60 Minutes+ and Founder of Dot Dot Dot Media "Eisenberg has produced a book that will entertain, stimulate, and teach, whether the reader comes from the world of business or is literate in religious ideas, or both." -Dan Senor, Co-Author of Start-Up Nation One of Israel's most successful venture capitalists uses the words and actions of the Hebrew patriarchs to lay the foundations for a modern growth economy based on timeless business principles and values. Entrepreneurs, businessmen, and investors are constantly looking for principles and rules that will pave the way for success. Usually, those at the forefront are successful entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley or legendary Wall Street investors. But the principles of economic growth, wealth creation and preservation were written long before the rise of the modern market economy and its heroes. Michael Eisenberg--one of the most successful venture capitalists in Israel, and one of the first investors in Lemonade, and Wix--reveals in The Tree of Life and Prosperity the eternal principles for successful business, economics, and negotiation hidden in the Torah--and shows their relevance to the modern world we live in.