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The Jewish moral virtues

Author: Eugene B Borowitz; Frances Weinman Schwartz
Publisher: Philadelphia, PA : Jewish Publication Society, 1999.
Edition/Format:   Book : English : 1st edView all editions and formats
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A book of ethical wisdom applied to contemporary life.
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Eugene B Borowitz; Frances Weinman Schwartz
ISBN: 0827606648 9780827606647
OCLC Number: 40113402
Description: xxii, 360 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents: Part I The Musar Way to 'Menschhood' --
1. What is Musar? An Introduction --
Wisdom (Hokhmah) --
Part II Living Responsibly --
3. Trustworthiness (Emunah) --
4. Lovingkindness (Gemilut Ijasadim) --
5. Common Decency (Derekh Eretz) --
6. Compassion (Raiamim) --
Part III Making a Contribution --
7. Zeal (Zerizut) --
8. Generosity (Nedivut) --
9. Wealth (Osher) --
10. Charity (Tzedakah) --
Part IV Refining the Inner Person --
11. Humility (Anavah) --
12. Modesty (Tzeniyut) --
13. Contentedness (Histapkut) --
14. Inclining toward Good (Yelzer ha-Toy) --
Part V Facing the World --
15. Shamefacedness (Boshet) --
16. Ratzon --
17. Pure-Heartedness (Temimut) --
Part VI Achieving our Musar Goals --
18. A good name (Shem Tov) --
19. Peace (Shalom) --
Part VII Staying Worthy --
20. Torah and Observing the Commandments (Torah Vekiyum Mitzvot) --
21. Repentance (Teshuvah) --
22. Prayer (Tefillah) --
Part VIII Our Ground, Our Guide, Our Goal --
23. Knowing God (Yediat ha-El) --
24. Fearing God (Yirat ha-El) --
25. Loving God (A havat ha-El) --
26. Epilogue --
Post-Modern Musar.
Responsibility: Eugene B. Borowitz, Frances Weinman Schwartz.

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A book of ethical wisdom applied to contemporary life.

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