Rabbi Moshe Haber Path of the Just-The Path of the Pious: Character and Deeds 9.29.25
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Chapter 19 - The Elements of Chassidut/Piety Page 348-350
The Path of the Pious: Character and Deeds
The source, an excerpt from an audio recording by Rabbi Moshe Haber, explores the concept of personal piety and moral refinement through various Jewish ethical teachings and illustrative anecdotes. It emphasizes that true dedication involves demonstrating integrity in different life aspects, such as interpersonal respect (never speaking negatively to one’s spouse), maintaining spiritual purity, and being scrupulous in business dealings and laws of damages. The rabbi highlights that different acts, from observing small religious laws like reciting blessings to exhibiting profound compassion for others, all contribute to becoming a fully whole person in one's relationship with both God and fellow human beings. This discussion is anchored by a powerful, contemporary story about a community's selfless commitment to financially cover a 24-hour nurse for a family with a critically ill child, serving as a prime example of unconditional care for others.