[A Sip of Books] The Secret to Jewish Wealth 'The Rich Talmud'

Some sentences encapsulate the entire content of the book itself, while others instantly reach the reader's heart, creating a connection with the book. Here, we introduce such meaningful sentences excerpted from the book. - Editor's note

The 'Talmud' consists of a total of 63 volumes. Among them, the most widely read book that best embodies the Jewish philosophy on wealth and happiness is 'Pirkei Avot.' The author presents a deeper and richer introduction to the essence of wealth contained in 'Pirkei Avot.' The main content covers Jewish economic concepts and methods of accumulating wealth.

People must work to sustain their livelihood. Often, work is done to solve others' problems or meet their needs. Therefore, working is also an act of caring for one's neighbors. Those neighbors will show their gratitude by giving money to the person who solves their problems and meets their needs. Money is essential for sustaining life. This mutual effort for each other through money is exactly what God desires most.

Rabbi Akiva began studying the Torah seriously at the age of 40. He grew up poor, working as a shepherd for a wealthy family from a young age, and did not even learn to read properly. Later, he fell in love with and married the wealthy family's daughter, but as a result, he was expelled from the wealthy household. His wife said, "My wish is for you to study and gain knowledge," and Akiva then began studying alongside children. One day, he witnessed a drop of water piercing a rock after falling for a long time, which inspired him to commit to studying properly. At first, there were many things he did not understand, but as he studied steadily, his knowledge accumulated and connected, and at some point, he understood everything. This was the direct experience of the snowball effect. Remember, even the greatest rabbis were late learners who started studying in their 40s. It is never too late to study.

The Rich Talmud | Written by Kim Jeongwan and 2 others | Happy Book Club | 332 pages | 18,000 KRW

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