This book addresses the issues of who we should be, how we can develop personal character, and why pursuing lives of virtue is a central Jewish value. The 22 Virtues presented include Anavah (Humility), Din V'Rachamimim (Balancing Justice and Mercy), Emet (Truth), Erech Apayim (Slowness to Anger), Lo Levayesh (Not Embarassing Others), Malachah (Industriousness), Nedivut (Generosity), Ohev Zeh et Zeh/Mechabayd Zeh et Zeh (Loving and Honoring Others), Ometz Lev (Courage), Samayach B'Chelko (Contentment with One's Lot), Shmiat HaOzen (Attentiveness/Being a Good Listener), Shmirat HaGuf (Taking Care of Your Body), Simcha (Joy), and Yirah (Awe and Reverence). This book provides indispensible stimulation for inspiring mastery of Jewish virtues. All readers will increase their awareness of who they are at heart, and who they want to become.

Teaching Jewish Virtues: Sacred Sources and Arts Activities

Arts & Photography

Freeman, Susan

Study & Teaching

A.R.E. Publishing

Anyone who wants to broach sensitive issues with today's teens (or even adults) will appreciate this compelling resource. Fifteen chapters on such "hot topics" as abortion, euthanasia, school violence, cloning, the death penalty, and sexuality include a comprehensive overview of each topic, as well as intriguing scenarios highlighting how Jewish responses to these issues have changed over time. Text study passages, overviews of both Traditional and modern Jewish views and attitudes, and listings of related virtues (middot) and commandments (mitzvot) for each topic promote discussion and understanding of Judaism's approach to grappling with some of today's most highly charged subjects.Table of Contents:IntroductionPART I: Body, Health, and Medicine1. Abortion2. Cloning3. Euthanasia4. Harmful Behaviors: Smoking, Alcohol Abuse, and Over-/UndereatingPART II: Civil and Political Issues1. Ethics of Business2. Death Penalty3. School Violence4. Ethics of WarPART III: Citizens of the Planet1. Animal Experimentation2. Consumerism: How Much Is Too Much?PART IV: Sexuality1. Foundations of Sexual Ethics2. Masturbation3. Birth Control4. Homosexuality5. Sex Outside of Marriage

Teaching Hot Topics

History

House, Behrman

World

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