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The Principles of Education and Guidance

From the writings of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch; translated by Eliezer Danzinger

Published by Kehot Publication Society

Originally written as an educational guide for two venerable mashpi'im (spiritual mentors) in the original yeshivah in Lubavitch, this treatise by the sixth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch has since serve as a classic definition and elucidation of what "education" truly is.

Translator's Introduction

The Field of Education and Guidance

Principles of Education and Guidance

Man's Self-Examination and Preparation

The First Provision: Self-examination by the Educator and Counsellor

The Second Provision: The Preparation of the Educator and Counsellor

The Third Provision: Perception of a Pupil's Character and Situation

The Pupil's Character

Classification of People Based on Four Determinants

Classification Based on Occupation

Classification Based on Financial Circumstances: Poor or Rich

Classification Based on Habit, Regardless if Good or Bad

Classification Based on Environment and Place of Residence: a Small Town or Large City

The Fourth Provision: The Educator's Understanding of the Desirable and the Repugnant, and their Limits

The Fifth Provision: The Educator's Deliberate Reflection in Choosing Educational Approaches and Methods

The Sixth Provision: Prioritization in Educational Approaches and Methods

Intrinsic and Figurative Attributes

The Seventh Provision: Praise and Reward - Rebuke and Punishment in Education and Counselling

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From the writings of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch; translated by Eliezer Danzinger

It was intended to serve as an educational guide for two venerable teachers in the two main yeshivot in Lubavitch. Now, we too can learn from this lucid explication of what education truly is.

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Kehot Publication Society, the publishing arm of the Lubavitch movement, has brought Torah education to nearly every Jewish community in the world, and is the world's largest publisher of Jewish literature.

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