- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
Discover the Talmud and its universal values for all people. While the Hebrew Bible is the cornerstone of Judaism, it is the Talmud that provides many central values for living. The Talmud sets out specific guidelines and lyrical admonitions regarding many of life's ordinary events, and offers profound words of advice for life's most intractable dilemmas. This accessible introduction to the Talmud explores the essence of Judaism through reflections on the words of the rabbinic sages, from one of American Judaism's foremost teachers and writers, Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins. Dr. Elkins provides fresh insight into ancient aphorisms and shows you how they can be applied to your life today. Topics include: Kindness through Giving, Welcoming and Sharing; Human Relationships; Personal Values; Family Values; Teaching and Learning; and Life's Puzzles. Enlightening and inspiring, the values of the Talmud can be appreciated not just by Jews, but by anyone seeking a greater understanding of life and its mysteries.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Dedication
- Contents
- Epigraph
- Acknowledgments
- INTRODUCTION: The TalmudāA Conversation Between the Generations
- Part I: Kindness through Giving, Welcoming, and Sharing
- Part II: Human Relationships: Treating Others Fairly, Openly, and Lovingly
- Part III: Personal Values through Humility, Awareness, and Dignity
- Part IV: Family Values: Living Respectfully with Mates, Children, and Parents
- Part V: Teaching and Learning: Methods, Goals, and Results
- Part VI: Lifeās Puzzles: A Potpourri of Solutions to Everyday Problems
- Suggestions for Further Reading
- About Jewish Lights
- Copyright