Milton Steinberg
Milton Steinberg was an influential American rabbi, theologian, and author known for his profound contributions to Jewish thought and literature. Born in 1903, Steinberg served as a rabbi in New York and became renowned for his ability to blend traditional Jewish teachings with contemporary issues. His notable works include "As a Driven Leaf," which explores the tension between faith and reason. Steinberg's writings continue to inspire and engage readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Milton Steinberg
Quotes
We are not responsible for the world that we did not make, but we are responsible for the world in which we live.
It is better to follow a hard path which has been put before you than to carve out an easier one which was never intended for you.
If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I?
A man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.
The world was built in a way that would destroy the weak, and the weak were meant to be destroyed.
It's not what we have been through in our life that defines who we are, it's how we deal with it.
Blessed are you, the man who has found his work; let him ask no other blessedness.
The saddest thing in the world is to see the light of day and not live in it.
To be great is to be misunderstood.
The only way to deal with the past is to accept that it is gone.
One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.