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A Code of Jewish Ethics, Volume 1: You Shall Be Holy is the
initial volume of the first major code of Jewish ethics to be written
in the English language. It is a monumental work on the vital topic of
personal character and integrity by one of the premier Jewish scholars
and thinkers of our time.
With the stated purpose of restoring
ethics to its central role in Judaism, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin offers
hundreds of examples from the Torah, the Talmud, rabbinic commentaries,
and contemporary stories to illustrate how ethical teachings can affect
our daily behavior. The subjects dealt with are ones we all encounter.
They include judging other people fairly; knowing when forgiveness is
obligatory, optional, or forbidden; balancing humility and self-esteem;
avoiding speech that shames others; restraining our impulses of envy,
hatred, and revenge; valuing truth but knowing when lying is permitted;
understanding why God is the ultimate basis of morality; and
appreciating the great benefits of Torah study. Telushkin has arranged
the book in the traditional style of Jewish codes, with topical
chapters and numbered paragraphs. Statements of law are almost
invariably followed by anecdotes illustrating how these principles have
been, or can be, practiced in daily life. The book can be read straight
through to provide a solid grounding in Jewish values, consulted as a
reference when facing ethical dilemmas, or studied in a group.
Vast
in scope, this volume distills more than three thousand years of Jewish
laws and suggestions on how to improve one’s character and become more
honest, decent, and just. It is a landmark work of scholarship that is
sure to influence thelives of Jews for generations to come, rich with
questions to ponder and discuss, but primarily a book to live by.
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