Consulting the Wise

by Zelig Pliskin

Consulting the Wise is a compilation of simulated interviews with great Torah scholars. The direct quotes from their writings focus on practical ways to enhance your life in may areas.

The wise counsel of the Ralbag, Vilna Gaon, Rabbi Moshe Chayim Luzzatto, Rabbi Chayim of Volozhin the Chofetz Chayim, Rabbi Simcha Zissel of Kelm, and ten other scholars, are treasury of wisdom that will help develop positive traits, improve relationships, master positive emotions, and elevate the quality of mitzvah observance. The interview format brings their ideas of life.

Drawing upon his counseling experience, Rabbi Pliksin has added comments that will enable you to internalize the concepts and apply them. Reading and rereading this book will generate thoughts and images that you will find beneficial now and in the year to come.

357 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Rabbi Zelig Pliskin is a noted psychologist and prolific author of 24 books, including Guard Your Tongue, Gateway to Happiness, Gateway to Self Knowledge, Love Your Neighbor, Growth Through Torah, The Power of Words, Consulting the Wise, and the recent Life is Now. Rabbi Pliskin lives in Jerusalem, and is the director of Aish HaTorah's Counseling Center and a senior lecturer at Aish's Essentials program and the Executive Learning Center. He was ordained at the Telshe Yeshiva in Ohio and holds a degree in Counseling Psychology.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book at St. Vinnie's! it is a treasure trove of wise advice from throughout the ages. I highlighted a ton of stuff in this book. I highly recommend it.