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The Design for Jewish Living

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In The Iewish Design for Living, Dr. S. M. Lehrman, a distinguished rabbi and educator, discusses the remarkable flexibility that has enabled judaism to maintain a stable ethical balance within rapidly changing societies. judaism, the author states, provides a continuous challenge to selfishness and ignorance which enslave men. It is neither ideological nor dogmatic rather it is an action oriented faith, one that is in an eternal process of self renewal. In this permissive era, in which ethical conduct and moral behavior have been thrown to the winds, is there a guide by which men can find their way through the endless tunnel darkened by selfishness, jealousy and recklessness? The answer to this question is at once modern and ancient, pragmatic and idealistic, flexible and defined. It is Torah the “design for living” that has been a standard for ]ewish behavior for centuries and continues to be the vital force in modern jewish life. Dr. Lehrman traces the origins of ]ewish dynamism to the response of the Israelites upon receiving the Ten Commandments: “We will do and obey.” The ]ew can only testify to what he is by what he does his creed cannot merely be expressed in words, but must be reflected in his deeds. It is through Torah, the cradle to grave guide, that he can realize his fullest potential. With the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, it is more than ever necessary to present ]udaism as a universal religion, as the Magna Carta of humanity, as the “blueprint” of the Architect of the universe. judaism, when properly applied, can double our joys and halve our sorrows can be all things to all men and a faith for all seasons.

Author:S. M. Lehrman
Publication Status:Out of Print
Type:Hardcover
Condition Rating:Very Good

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