“In general, it should be noted, biblical law is evolutionary, not revolutionary...”

“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...”

“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...”

“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”

“Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead.”

“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.”

“If desire causes suffering, it may be because we do not desire wisely, or that we are inexpert at obtaining what we desire. Instead of hiding our heads in a prayer cloth and building walls against ...”

“deprived of magic, wonder wanes”

“This is one of the great human mysteries: why do works of art about bad things such as loss and deprivation make us feel good?”