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Becoming a Mensch
Timeless Talmudic Ethics for Everyone
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2010
Summary
Becoming a Mensch is a 'user's guide' to becoming a better person, taking readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom. By examining character traits such as 'kindness and compassion,' 'self-mastery and self discipline,' and 'humility and flexibility,' readers of any or no faith learn what it takes to become a 'mensch' —- a decent and honorable human being. Readers are introduced to the greatest sages of the Talmudic era and many modern masters of ethical behavior. Becoming a Mensch is not only a guidebook for personal growth —- it is also a useful guide for parents who want to foster the ethical development of their children.
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Copyright year
2010
ISBN-Print
978-0-7618-5296-4
ISBN-Online
978-0-7618-5297-1
Publisher
Hamilton Books, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
146
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Contents No access
Introduction No access
Chapter One. A Brief Tour of the Talmudic Territory No access Pages 1 - 4
Chapter Two. Kindness and Compassion No access Pages 5 - 9
Chapter Three. Generosity and Charity No access Pages 10 - 18
Chapter Four. Self-Mastery and Self-Discipline No access Pages 19 - 25
Chapter Five. Moderation and “The Middle Way” No access Pages 26 - 33
Chapter Six. Humility and Flexibility No access Pages 34 - 40
Chapter Seven. Forgiveness and Apology No access Pages 41 - 47
Chapter Eight. Justice and Retribution No access Pages 48 - 58
Chapter Nine. Respect for Self and Others No access Pages 59 - 68
Chapter Ten. Attentive Listening and Understanding No access Pages 69 - 73
Chapter Eleven. Acquiring Knowledge and Wisdom No access Pages 74 - 82
Chapter Twelve. Caution and Prudence No access Pages 83 - 88
Chapter Thirteen. Discussing and Criticizing Others Fairly No access Pages 89 - 96
Chapter Fourteen. Honesty and Integrity No access Pages 97 - 102
Chapter Fifteen. Trustworthiness and Fidelity No access Pages 103 - 110
Chapter Sixteen. Gratitude and Contentedness No access Pages 111 - 116
Chapter Seventeen. Politeness and Tact No access Pages 117 - 123
Chapter Eighteen. Honoring and Revering Parents and Teachers No access Pages 124 - 132
Afterword No access Pages 133 - 134
Appendix One. Selective Chronology of Sages* and Principal Events in Land of Israel No access Pages 135 - 136
Appendix Two. Glossary of Terms No access Pages 137 - 140
References No access Pages 141 - 146
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