Love Thyself: The Imperative to Secure Material and Emotional Wellbeing
$39.00
An interesting look at man’s obligations to himself. What does Jewish law demand of him to do to better his lot in life? A survey of the financial, emotional and health precautions that one must take.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 9 |
Related Products
What do Torah sources require in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, particularly with regard to food preparation?
(Hebrew)
How would you rate your concern for the environment?
Are there Torah perspectives about respect for nature, plant life, wastefullness and the like that you should be aware of?
The following collections feature sources exploring each of the following Mitzvos, as well as insights into how these laws inform our personal lives:
A. Ba’al Tashchis – (17 pages)Table of Contents Request this paper
B. Shmittah – (50 pages)Table of Contents Request this paper
C. Cutting Fruit Trees – (44 pages)Table of Contents Request this paper
D. Orlah – (16 pages)Table of Contents Request this paper
E. Tza’ar Balei Chaim – (47 pages)Table of Contents Request this paper
F. Kilayim – (25 pages)Table of Contents Request this paper
עת לבכות ועת לשחוק. על סוגי בכיות השונות, מעלותיה והשפעתה על האדם, לאור השקפת הוגי מחשבת ישראל ומאורי החסידות.
A look at the halachic status of those with mental and physical disabilities, such as autism and deaf-muteness.
What does the Torah stand on narcotics and other illegal substances? Would halacha demand that government intervene and regulate its citizens’ drug use? Or perhaps it is better to legalize such things, allowing addicts to escape a life of crime and perhaps start on the path to recovery?
הדרת פנים זקן. סקירה כוללת ומקיפה על יסוד איסור השחתת הזקן, השיטות והטעמים בזה.
What are the challenges that the physically and mentally disabled face in observing Jewish law? Are exceptions made? How does halacha balance its obligations to the Torah and to man?
The Rambam is famous for suggesting that the unique status of the tribe of Levi can be shared by all those who devote their lives to Torah study while relying on others for their livelihood.
Many have sought to reconcile this lifestyle with various rulings of the Talmud and Shulchan Aruch, as well positions of Rambam elsewhere. What are the arguments for and against?
A Yeshiva is the mainstay of the Jewish community. The Rebbe would often encourage people to support Yeshivos in a myriad of ways, be it by encouraging enrollment, assisting with financial support, and the like. This features a collection of the Rebbe’s talks on the importance of supporting Yeshivos.
Why is eating so important to Jewish people? Is there something holy about it? A comprehensive survey of the role that food and eating plays in Jewish life.
Why do the Jewish people need leaders? Where is the line between guidance
and dictatorship? What qualifies one to be a leader? An analysis of one of
Judaism’s most central institutions.
As a complex, strategic game known to improve memory and cognitive abilities, the Jewish attitude to Chess is an intriguing one. Were Torah scholars in favor of this pastime? Are there halachic issues to be aware when playing this game?