Acknowledgments
Introduction
Laws of Foundations of the Torah
Laws Relating to Moral and Ethical Character
Laws of Torah Study
Laws of Idolatry
Laws of Repentance
Thirteen Principles of Faith
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Rabbi Marc D. Angel is founder and director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals (www.jewishideas.org). Rabbi emeritus of Congregation Shearith Israel of New York City, he is author and editor of twenty-nine books
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