About 300 of the 6 commandments are discussed in this book by the great chofetz chaim himself. The book deals with the jewish ethics of lashon hara evil speech or. These books detail the power of proper speech, how to develop a. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. He wrote books about the importance of torah study and many other. Concise book of mitzvot sefer hamitzvot hakatzar seforim center. Part 1 of the foreward to yisroel meir kagans the chofetz chaim book. Yisrael meir hakohen kagan january 26, 1838 september 15, 1933, known popularly as the chofetz chaim hebrew. He traveled widely to encourage widespread observance of mitzvot, and was. This edition of the chofetz chaim s the concise book of mitzvoth.
Order gift sets of the chofetz chaim s writings and save. English and hebrew edition hebrew hardcover january 1, 1990. The first book in halacha to start a library with other than the kitzer shulchan aruchcode of jewish law. Rabbi yisrael meir hacohen kagan, also known popularly as the chofetz chaim, was an influential eastern european rabbi, halak. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new.
The mishneh torah code of jewish law by rabbi moshe ben maimon rambam. Torah literature, judaism, jewish law books, jewish holiday books and kosher cookbooks. His mother moved the family to vilnius in order to continue her sons. Some important ones are ahavas chesed love of kindness on the mitzvah of.
Choose from 500 different sets of talmud flashcards on quizlet. Yisrael meir hakohen kagan january 26, 1838 september 15, 1933, known popularly as. Sefer ha mitzvot hakatzar the concise book of mitzvot isbn 0873064941 references mentioned. As has often happened to judaisms great leaders, rabbi yisroel meir became known by the name of his book and is known worldwide as the chofetz chaim. The hafetz hayyim desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject.
A great intro into the commandments that apply to jews in times without the temple like nowadays. He was briefly the rabbi of radun polandbelarus, but resigned in order to. Israel meir hakohen kagan, also known as the chofetz chaim, was one of the. He traveled extensively to encourage the observance of mitzvot amongst jews. Mazal elul congregation co mazal press 2017 east 17th street brooklyn, ny 11229 email. When he was 35 1873 he published his first book, chofetz chaim, which was devoted. The let my people go hagadah, collected from the writings of the chofetz chaim with laws of seder according to the mishnah berurah by chofetz chaim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hafetz chaim, was an influential rabbi of the musar movement, a halakhist, posek, and ethicist whose works continue to be widely influential in jewish life. The chofetz chaims practical wisdom focuses on vital aspects of personal growth.
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