The Wisdom
of Judaism
An Introduction to the Values of the Talmud
By Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins
Jewish Lights Publishing

Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins, a lecturer, educator and author, is rabbi emeritus of The Jewish Center of Princeton, New Jersey, and a former member of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly and the Council for Jewish Education. He has written widely for the Jewish and general press and is also the editor of Yom Kippur Readings: Inspiration, Information and Contemplation and Rosh Hashanah Readings: Inspiration, Information and Contemplation (both Jewish Lights Publishing). Dr. Elkins is a recipient of the National Jewish Book Award.

“Clearly and beautifully elucidates important teachings on spiritual concepts like love, charity, kindness and companionship—plus some of life’s sticky issues like greed, sin, and belief. A great book for anyone wanting to dip into the pool of Judaism’s timeless wisdom.”

—Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, editor, The Women’s Torah Commentary and The Women’s Haftarah Commentary