Quotes by Joseph Telushkin, Jewish Wisdom

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“Whoever cannot survive without taking charity, such as an old, sick, or greatly suffering individual, but who stubbornly refuses to accept aid, is guilty of murdering himselfyet one who needs chari...”
— Joseph Telushkin, Jewish Wisdom
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“In general, it should be noted, biblical law is evolutionary, not revolutionary...”
— Joseph Telushkin, Jewish Wisdom
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“Rabbi Hiyya advised his wife, When a poor man comes to the door, be quick to give him food so that the same may be done to your children. She exclaimed, You are cursing our children [with the sugge...”
— Joseph Telushkin, Jewish Wisdom
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“Rabbi Hiyya advised his wife, “When a poor man comes to the door, be quick to give him food so that the same may be done to your children.” She exclaimed, “You are cursing our children [with the su...”
— Joseph Telushkin, Jewish Wisdom
altruism cycle-of-life generosity income-inequality