The Little Book of Jewish Wisdom
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Jewish Wisdom
Author: Joseph Telushkin
Publisher: William Morrow
Published: 1994-10-21
Total Pages: 688
ISBN-13: 9780688129583
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen, if ever, should lying be permitted? If you've damaged a person's reputation unfairly, can the damage be undone? Is a person who sells weapons responsible for how those weapons are used? if the fetus is not a life, what is it? How, as an adult, can one carry out the command to honor one's parents when they make unreasonable demands? What are the nine biblical challenges a good person must meet? What do the great Jewish writings of the last 3,500 years tell us about these and all other vital questions about our lives? Rabbi Joseph Telushkin has devoted his life to the search for answers within the teachings of Judaism. In Jewish Wisdom, Rabbi Telushkin, the author of the highly acclaimed Jewish Literacy, weaves together a tapestry of stories from the Bible and Talmud, and the insights of Jewish commentators and writers from Maimonides, Rashi, and Hillel to Einstein, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Elie Wiesel. A richer source of crucial life lessons would be hard to imagine. Accompanying this extraordinary compilation is Teluslikins compelling commentary, which reveals how these texts continue to instruct and challenge Jewsand all people concerned with leading ethical livestoday As he discusses these texts, Rabbi Telushkin addresses issues of fundamental interest to modern readers: how to live with honesty and integrity in an often dishonest world; how to care for the sick and dying; how to teach children to respect both themselves and others, how to understand and confront such great tragedies as antisemitism. and the Holocaust; what God wants from humankind. Within Jewish Wisdom's ninety chapters the reader will find extended sections illuminating Jewish perspectives on sex, romance, and marriage, what kind of belief in God a Jew can have after the Holocaust, how to use language ethically, the conflicting views of the Bible and Talmud on the death penalty, and much, much more. Jewish Wisdom adds a new dimension to the many widely read contemporary books that retell the stones and reveal the essence of classic religious and secular literature. Possibly the most far-ranging volume of stories and quotations from Jewish texts, Jewish Wisdom will itself become a classic, a book that not only has the capacity to transform how you view the world, but one that well might change how you choose to live your life.
The Little Book of Jewish Celebrations
Author: Ronald Tauber
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2014-09-02
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 1452139598
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom religious holidays to rites of passage, a beautifully illustrated guide to the festive and joyous events of Jewish life. From lighting the menorah on Chanukah to standing under the chuppah at a wedding, every Jewish ritual reflects a time-honored practice passed down for generations. This volume shares the beloved stories and traditions behind Jewish celebrations, from annual holiday gatherings like Passover seders to once-in-a-lifetime special events like bar and bat mitzvahs. Featuring lush illustrations that capture the heart of Jewish tradition as well as a glossary of important terms for each holiday, this book is a treasure filled with information about history, customs, and culture.
Jewish Stories of Wisdom
Author: Patrick Fischmann
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Published: 2016-02-16
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 0316270717
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn illustrated keepsake collection of old-world Jewish tales of faith and morality. Beautifully packaged with a cloth case, foil stamping, a ribbon book marker, and lush full-color artwork on every page. Jewish Stories of Wisdom is the perfect antidote to our busy, modern lives. It serves as a daily companion that one can return to again and again for a much-needed moment of spiritual sustenance. The 34 stories in this uplifting collection can be read in solitude or shared with others. Among them are "The Poet and the Pirate," "The Language of the Kings," "The Laughter of the Light," "The True Beauty," and many others. Patrick Fischmann is a writer whose work is to gather stories from around the world for a multicultural and spiritual awakening. He is the author of dozens of titles including several in the Contes des Sages series published by Editions du Seuil in France. He is a storyteller, singer, and multi-instrument songwriter. He lives in France.
A Heart of Wisdom
Author: Susan Berrin
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Published: 2014-09-13
Total Pages: 345
ISBN-13: 1580237231
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShows us how to understand and meet the challenges of our own process of aging—and the aging of those we care about—from a Jewish perspective, from midlife through the elder years. Over 40 contributors offer their insights and experiences through personal narrative, text studies, poems, ceremonies and stories about aging, retiring, growing, learning, caring for elderly parents, living and dying.
The Book of Jewish Values
Author: Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
Publisher: Harmony
Published: 2011-06-01
Total Pages: 546
ISBN-13: 0307794458
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRabbi Joseph Telushkin combed the Bible, the Talmud, and the whole spectrum of Judaism's sacred writings to give us a manual on how to lead a decent, kind, and honest life in a morally complicated world. "An absolutely superb book: the most practical, most comprehensive guide to Jewish values I know." —Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People Telushkin speaks to the major ethical issues of our time, issues that have, of course, been around since the beginning. He offers one or two pages a day of pithy, wise, and easily accessible teachings designed to be put into immediate practice. The range of the book is as broad as life itself: • The first trait to seek in a spouse (Day 17) • When, if ever, lying is permitted (Days 71-73) • Why acting cheerfully is a requirement, not a choice (Day 39) • What children don't owe their parents (Day 128) • Whether Jews should donate their organs (Day 290) • An effective but expensive technique for curbing your anger (Day 156) • How to raise truthful children (Day 298) • What purchases are always forbidden (Day 3) In addition, Telushkin raises issues with ethical implications that may surprise you, such as the need to tip those whom you don't see (Day 109), the right thing to do when you hear an ambulance siren (Day 1), and why wasting time is a sin (Day 15). Whether he is telling us what Jewish tradition has to say about insider trading or about the relationship between employers and employees, he provides fresh inspiration and clear guidance for every day of our lives.
Jewish Wit and Wisdom
Author: Herb Galewitz
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9780486419305
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"It's no disgrace to be poor," observed Sholom Aleichem, "but it's no great honor, either." "Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city," remarked George Burns, while Marc Chagall noted that "Art is the unceasing effort to compete with the beauty of flowers and never succeeding." These and many more classic examples of Jewish wit and wisdom sometimes hilarious, frequently profound, almost always incisive enliven the pages of this entertaining and practical little volume. Some 500 aphorisms include observations and remarks from statesmen, writers, artist, philosophers, jurists, musicians, and celebrities from the prophets of the Old Testament, the Talmud, and Maimonides to Joey Adams, Barbra Streisand, and Woody Allen. Here also are memorable quotes from Louis Brandeis, Martin Buber, Fanny Brice, Heinrich Heine, Sam Goldwyn, Golda Meir, Karl Marx, Groucho Marx, Herman Mankiewicz, Albert Einstein, and many others. Arranged alphabetically by author, these thought-provoking pronouncements will not only serve as a handy resource for speech writers and public speakers but will also amuse and inspire all readers. "
Yiddish Wisdom
Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2013-04-02
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 1452127735
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“The tongue is the pen of the heart/Di tsung iz der feder fun di hartz” and more sayings that sum up Jewish character and culture from generations past. Decade after decade, Yiddish proverbs continue to capture the humor, warmth, and traditions of Jewish life. Now, the beloved Yiddish Wisdom has been expanded with even more proverbs and fresh illustrations to be cherished by a new generation. With more than 150 folk sayings translated in Yiddish and English—from the whimsical and witty (Dress up a broom and it will also look nice/Az men batziert a bezem iz er oich shain) to the poignant (When one must, one can/Az me muz, ken men) and practical (When you look to the heights, hold on to your hat/Az du kukst oif hoicheh zachen, halt tsu dos hitl)—this treasured volume is the perfect gift for any celebration.
Seeds of Wisdom
Author: Mendel Kalmenson
Publisher: Jewish Educational Media
Published: 2013-10-30
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1932349006
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCulled From JEM's acclaimed My Encounter with the Rebbe interviews, Seeds of Wisdom is a heartwarming collection of short stories and encounters between the Lubavitcher Rebbe and people who sought his counsel on a wide array of life's questions and challenges. Contained within these exchanges are profound life-lessons in relationships, parenting, leadership, faith, and personal well-being. This little book of wisdom has the power to enrich your life and help effect personal growth and meaningful living. "In Seeds of Wisdom Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson has assembled a wonderful series of stories about the Lubavitcher Rebbe, one of the great leaders and holy men of our time. Read it and you will be enthralled. This is true food for the soul." -Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks "I can't recall the last time I was as inspired by a 'Jewish' book as I was by Seeds Of Wisdom. The genius of it lies in its reduction, its distillation of complex ideas into immediate and potent language. Several of the vignettes gave me goose bumps, others brought me to tears. As with my own personal encounters with the Rebbe, I take away a greater sense of mission and purpose." -Peter Himmelman - Award winning musician and artist "Seeds of Wisdom is a valuable resource that makes many important points in a brief, memorable way." -Joseph Teluskin - Lecturer and author of Jewish Literacy and the Book of Jewish Values
While Standing on One Foot
Author: Nina Jaffe
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1996-10-15
Total Pages: 134
ISBN-13: 9780805050738
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCaptures the wit, wisdom, and lore of Jewish tradition in a collection of folktales, legends, and literature.
