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The Jewish moral virtues /

A book of ethical wisdom applied to contemporary life.

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Main Author: Borowitz, Eugene B.
Other Authors: Schwartz, Frances Weinman.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, PA : Jewish Publication Society, 1999.
Edition:1st ed.
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245 1 4 |a The Jewish moral virtues /  |c Eugene B. Borowitz, Frances Weinman Schwartz. 
250 |a 1st ed. 
260 |a Philadelphia, PA :  |b Jewish Publication Society,  |c 1999. 
300 |a xxii, 360 p. ;  |c 24 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-348) and index. 
505 0 |a 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. 
520 |a A book of ethical wisdom applied to contemporary life. 
650 0 |a Jewish ethics. 
650 0 |a Jewish way of life. 
650 0 |a Ethics in rabbinical literature. 
650 0 |a Rabbinical literature  |x History and criticism. 
655 7 |a Criticism, interpretation, etc.  |2 fast 
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