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From King Solomon to Einstein, exploring the meaning of some of the best Jewish quotes and sayings. 1. “In Jewish history there are no coincidences.”. – Elie Wiesel. If you would have asked me my favorite Yiddish word, I would have said bashert.
Philo of Alexandria, a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher, explores the relationship between hope and fear, portraying hope as holy and praiseworthy while depicting despondency and fear as unholy and blameworthy.
To provide a taste of Maimonides’ vast teachings, we present 32 quotes from his magnum opus, Mishneh Torah.
Pursuing a life of joy and happiness, even in the face of hardship, is encouraged by various Jewish leaders, most notably by Rav Nachman, the founder of the Hasidic Breslov sect. Rav Nachman is widely known for declaring that “It is a great mitzvah to be happy” and “It is forbidden to be sad.
Ten Days, Ten Ways: Paths to the Divine Presence, Tishrei 5768. “For ten days, beginning on Rosh Hashanah and reaching a climax on Yom Kippur, we have prayed, ‘Remember us for life, O King who desires life, and write us in the book of life – for Your sake, O God of life.’.
Hillel the Elder (Hillel Hazaken) is one of the most influential rabbis in Jewish history. These sayings of his were culled from Talmud and Midrash.
10 gru 2020 · Hope as a Philosophy. The commitment to hope, moving ourselves forward from darkness into light, was one of the big gifts of Jewish civilization to the world.
