Emmy Noether-Program – DFG
Early Modern Musar

Rabbi Yitsḥak said, “The righteous are destined to see the evil impulse in the shape of a mountain. Astounded, they will say, 'How were we able to overturn such a huge, soaring mountain!' The wicked are destined to see the evil impulse as thin single hair. Astounded, they will say, 'How could we fail to overcome this thin...

Human existence requires living together, as well as supporting and helping each other in all tasks and needs. Therefore, the inhabitants of the world can succeed only when there is affection love, and consensus between them, as well as equal rights for all. (Isaac Aboab, Menorat ha-Ma'or)

A person should be peace-loving and peace-seeking, as it is said "seek peace and strive for it" (Psalm 34:15). Seek it from those you love, and strive for it from those who are hateful to you. Seek it in your place, and strive for it with other places. (Yeḥiel Yequti'el ha-Rofe, Maʿalot ha-Middot)