Overview

Finding Your Moral Compass places enduring Jewish values in a 21st century context, offering a thoughtful and enriching guide for those seeking ethical direction and spiritual grounding through and in Jewish tradition. In this collection of 40 essays, Rabbi John L. Rosove explores foundational Jewish values and helps readers affirm their Jewish identity while drawing connections between Jewish teachings and universal moral principles. Rosove combines classic scholarship, compassion, and personal experience in his reflections upon Judaism's age-old moral and ethical traditions and Jewish identity as they have evolved over centuries and since the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel. As a thought-leader at the forefront of social justice and liberal Israel activism in North America, Rosove draws from his personal experiences to present moral clarity and an ethical compass for liberal Jews and all who are interested in contemporary Judaism. With accessible prose and heartfelt insight, this collection of essays invites liberal Jews and anyone interested in finding moral clarity to consider how Jewish wisdom can serve as a compass in navigating today's world.

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Author:   John L. Rosove
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   New Jewish Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9781487569273

ISBN 10:   1487569270
Pages:   338
Publication Date:   28 April 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction          1. Faith – Emunah     2. Menschlechkite     3. Civility – Derekh Eretz    4. Learning Torah – Limud Torah   5. Honoring Teachers and Mentors – Kavod leRav uleMorim  6. & 7. Healing Oneself & Repairing the World – Tikun Nefesh & Tikun Olam     8. Humility – Anavah    9. Love – Ahavah     10. Truth – Emet     11. Peace – Shalom       12. Justice – Tzedek    13. Wisdom – Chochmah    14. Strength – Gevurah     15. Wealth – Osher     16. Honor – Kavod     17. Patience – Savlanut    18. Gratitude – Hakarat Todah   19. & 20. Compassion – Rachamim; Deeds of Loving-kindness – Gemilut Chassadim   21. Righteous Giving – Tzedakah   22. Welcoming the Stranger – Hachnasat HaGer 23. The Suffering of Animals – Tza’ar Ba’alei Chayim   24. Good and Evil – Tov veRa   25. Gossip – Leshon Hara    26. Courage – Ometz Lev    27. Forgiveness – Selichah    28. Repentance – Teshuvah    29. Sanctifying God’s Name – Kiddush HaShem 30. Choosing Life – Bacharta baChayim  31. Respect for the Elderly – Kavod laZekainim  32. Respect for Parents – Kavod Av vaEm  33. Sabbath Rest – Shabbat Menuchah  34. Protecting the Environment – Shemirat HaSevivah  35. Leadership – Manhigut    36. Freedom and Democracy – Chofesh uDemocratia   37. The Jewish People – Am Yisrael   38. Zionism and the State of Israel – Tziyonut uMedinat Yisrael  39. Memory – Zichronot    40. Hope – Tikvah       Acknowledgments     Notes       Author Biography

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John L. Rosove is Senior Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Israel of Hollywood in Los Angeles where he served from 1988 to 2019. An established author, he also received the International Humanitarian Award from the World Union for Progressive Judaism and commendation from State of Israel Bonds.

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