A Short History of Jewish Ethics

A Short History of Jewish Ethics
Author: Alan L. Mittleman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2012-01-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1405189428

A Short History of Jewish Ethics traces the development of Jewish moral concepts and ethical reflection from its Biblical roots to the present day. Offers an engaging and thoughtful account of Jewish ethics Brings together and discusses a broad range of historical sources covering two millennia of writings and conversations Combines current scholarship with original insights Written by a major internationally recognized scholar of Jewish philosophy and ethics

ארחות צדיקים השלם

ארחות צדיקים השלם
Author: Gavriel Zaloshinsky
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
Total Pages: 664
Release: 1995
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780873067331

A treasured classic on character refinement. This is a newly researched, corrected, annotated and vowelized Hebrew edition with a contemporary English translation. Discusses refining character traits and maintaining a balance in all matters.

Teaching Jewish Virtues

Teaching Jewish Virtues
Author: Behrman House
Publisher: Behrman House, Inc
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2005-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780867050455

Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-358).

The Bridge to Forgiveness

The Bridge to Forgiveness
Author: Karyn D. Kedar
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2011
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580234518

Embrace forgiveness as a spiritual principle and discover a new closeness with the Divine. Forgiveness is a spiritual path that you embark on with intention and vision, purposefully seeking to bridge the gap between your hurt and suffering and your sense of wholeness and resilient inner light the light of God. This inspiring guide for healing and wholeness supplies you with a map to help you along your forgiveness journey. Deeply personal stories, comforting prayers and intimate meditations gently lead you through the steps that allow for the evolution of forgiving loss, anger, acceptance, learning, forgiveness and restoration. Tapping both ancient and contemporary sources for the nourishment and strength needed as you seek to rekindle inner peace, this book tenderly whispers encouragement as you are brought to and realize you are able to cross your own bridge to forgiveness."

Everyday Holiness

Everyday Holiness
Author: Alan Morinis
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2008-12-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0834822210

Mussar is an illuminating, approachable, and highly practical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization in the midst of day-to-day life. Here is an accessible and inspiring introduction to this Jewish spiritual path, which until lately has been best known in the world of Orthodox Judaism. The core teaching of Mussar is that our deepest essence is inherently pure and holy, but this inner radiance is obscured by extremes of emotion, desire, and bad habits. Our work in life is to uncover the brilliant light of the soul. The Mussar masters developed transformative teachings and practices—some of which are contemplative, some of which focus on how we relate to others in daily life—to help us to heal and refine ourselves.

Journey Together

Journey Together
Author: Sarah Hermelin
Publisher: Urim Publications
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2016-06-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9655242544

Offering a model of self-improvement rooted in Jewish thought and practice, Journey Together explains the mystical system of counting the Omer—a Jewish practice of counting the days between the holidays of Passover and Pentecost—focusing on a different personality characteristic on each of the 49 days. The author illustrates how each trait can be improved with easy-to-grasp examples from the Bible as well as inspirational modern-day stories. Each chapter concludes with exercises that parents and children can carry out together to help strengthen the family bond. This guide serves to make the counting of the Omer a transformative experience for families who take the time to apply its insights and lessons into their lives.