The Book of Jewish Values: A Day-by-Day Guide to Ethical Living

Rabbi 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.

NO OF PAGES: 519 SUB CAT I: Ethics SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: In "The Book of Jewish Values", Rabbi Joseph Telushkin has 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. 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; - When, if ever, lying is permitted; - Why acting cheerfully is a requirement, not a choice; - What show more children don't owe their parents; - Whether Jews should donate their organs; - An effective but expensive technique for curbing your anger; - How to raise truthful children; - What purchases are always forbidden. In addition, Telushkin raises issues with ethical implications that may surprise you, such as the need to tip those whom you don't see, the right thing to do when you hear an ambulance siren; and why wasting time is a sin. Whether he is telling us about the relationship between employers and employees, he provides fresh inspiration and clear guidance for every day of our lives.NOTES: Purchased from Barnes & Noble online. Free shipping and no state sales tax. SUBTITLE: A Day-To-Day Guide to Ethical Living show less

One of my favorites I turn to it often.