Becoming a Mensch: Timeless Talmudic Ethics for Everyone

Becoming a Mensch is a user's guide to becoming a better person, taking readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom. By examining character traits such as kindness and compassion, self-mastery and self discipline, and humility and flexibility, readers of any or no faith learn what it takes to become a mensch - a decent and honorable human being. Readers are introduced to the greatest sages of the Talmudic era and many modern masters of ethical behavior. Becoming a Mensch is not only a guidebook for personal growth - it is also a useful guide for parents who want to foster the ethical development of their children. See more