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The Rich Go to Heaven. Giving Charity in Jewish Thought.
Miller, Chaim; Shear, Eli M.
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Paperback. The Rich Go to Heaven: Giving Charity in Jewish Thought focuses on how tzedekah can connect an individual with God and reveal the spirituality of the physical world. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 317.
Predominantly based on the wisdom and writings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, this unique volume offers clear, scholarly analysis of one of the most important tenets of Jewish tradition. With humorous anecdotes and stories to introduce concepts, it examines a wide range of questions, including: How does Judaism view those who do not give any charity at all? Must one believe in God in order to perform the mitzvah of tzedekah? Is there a limit to how much charity one can give? Why is an interest-free loan considered to be the highest form of charity? Does God give ... Read more
Predominantly based on the wisdom and writings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, this unique volume offers clear, scholarly analysis of one of the most important tenets of Jewish tradition. With humorous anecdotes and stories to introduce concepts, it examines a wide range of questions, including: How does Judaism view those who do not give any charity at all? Must one believe in God in order to perform the mitzvah of tzedekah? Is there a limit to how much charity one can give? Why is an interest-free loan considered to be the highest form of charity? Does God give ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Northvale NJ, United States
ISBN
9780765759900
SKU
V9780765759900
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About Miller, Chaim; Shear, Eli M.
Eli Shear is a barrister in London, England. His specialties include the law of charities, and he is a member of The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. He has written a variety of articles for the Jewish and legal publications, and is a well-known speaker on contemporary Jewish issues. Mr. Shear resides in London with his U.S.-born wife, Leah, ... Read more
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