The Wisdom of Modern Rabbis: A Treasury of Guidance and Inspiration
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For centuries the Jewish people were nourished by the wisdom of the ancient rabbis -- wisdom that provided comfort and understanding in times of pain, and the courage to face an often harsh and unpredictable world. In our own time, a new generation of wise men and women has continued this classic tradition. Drawing on Biblical text, the sayings of ancient masters, and the experiences of modern life as well as the lessons of history itself, these new rabbis can help us overcome our own doubts and fears and live a life of true well-being.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0806522410
ISBN13:9780806522418
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:Citadel Press
Length:296 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.2" x 7.4"
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Wisdom from the Jewish Tradition
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Rabbi Sidney Greenberg was a congregational Rabbi in Dresher, Pennsylvania for over fifty years until his retirement in 1996. He is the author and editor of a good number of books of sermons, and wisdom- writing. In this particular anthology he gathers the thoughts of a wide- variety of modern Rabbis from all streams of Judaism. There are many interesting and moving thoughts in this excellent collection. There are also many aphorisms I personally take exception to. But I prefer to give a few examples of those sayings I like. No one person is alone when he can cling to a chain of tradition in which he is a later link. Rabbi Joseph Lookstein In Judaism social action is religiousness, and religiousness implies social action. Leo Baeck The divine test of a man's worth is not his theology but his life. Morris Joseph Self-complaceny is the companion of ignorance. Solomon Shechter Isreal as vital Jewish society will awaken Jews to become active participants in shaping the future of the Jewish people's moral and spiritual legacy.
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