Ways of the Tzaddikim: Orchos Tzaddikim, Pocket Edition

To develop one s personality and refine one s character, in accordance with divinely ordained spiritual guidelines, is one of the essential goals of daily Jewish living. And to steer toward such a worthy destination, calls for a reliable, spiritual driver s manual.

One of the most popular ethical guides for nearly 500 years has been the classic text, The Ways of the Tzaddikim (Righteous). This traditional text offers a unique approach to character development: In its breakdown of human nature, the text discusses, one by one, a variety of character traits, and contrasts them with their opposites (i.e. pride and humility, love and hate, compassion and cruelty, enthusiasm and laziness, truth and falsehood, and more). To steer clear of the negative and to accentuate the positive, as the text instructs, is one distinctive way to maintain harmony, refine character, and attain a noble spirit.

The current bi-lingual edition, with a clear, accurate English translation appearing on facing pages with the Hebrew text, offers the English speaking public not only access to this treasured classic but also access to a fuller, richer, more meaningful life.