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Ethical
Instructions
This excerpt
from Shnei Luøot ha-Berit (The Two Tablets of the
Covenant) by Isaiah Halevi Horowitz (1565-1630) exemplifies the
scholarship and piety that characterized Prague Jewish culture
in the 17th cen. Combining halakhah, homily, and kabbalah
in order to provide guidance on how to live an ethical life, Horowitz's
work has remained influential.
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Refrain from all hatred, be it silent envy in your heart
because of your neighbor's good fortune, or because of weakness
of character or because of business competition. . . . If
your neighbor should have caused you harm, which may the
Lord prevent, forgive him forthwith, for you should love
your neighbor with all your heart. . . . If your neighbor
has suffered loss in his property, pray unto the Lord, that
He may compensate him; if you should be in a position to
compensate him for such losses, do so from your own money,
for you should love your fellowman with all your heart.
. . . Be always anxious to cause your fellowman joy or some
favor, and do not be anxious to have others do you such
favors.
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