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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. |
Abstract:
A book of ethical wisdom applied to contemporary life.
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