The ancient sages of the Talmud used stories as a method to teach people how to behave ethically. Elijah stories remain extremely popular today and he becomes an important figure in Jewish folklore and Chassidic tales. Elijah is supposed to show up at every Jewish circumcision and at the...

The authors show how the concept of servant leadership can be enhanced by combining it with spiritual leadership. In fact, a true servant leader should also be a spiritual leader. The authors demonstrate that one of the earliest servant leaders, Moses, was also a spiritual leader. Abraham...

In this paper it is argued that two kinds of capitalism are engaged in a great struggle in the United States. Both approaches are derived from the opinions of Adam Smith, the father of capitalism, who posited in The Wealth of Nations that universal self-interest and the “invisible hand” of...

A fundamental principle taught to all accounting and business students is that the goal of the firm is maximization of shareholder value (MSV). In order for accountants and auditors to provide firms with ethical recommendations that keep it strong and healthy, they must understand the negative...

The perceived purpose of college education has shifted in the past century from teaching ethics/morality/values to acquiring a philosophy of life to acquiring the skills to do well in a career. Acquiring the right skills for professional success means taking the right courses. This paper...

Judaism recognizes two categories of commandments: those between a person and God and those involving interpersonal relations. It is common for individuals and organizations to overemphasize the former while neglecting the latter, a problem shared by many religions. This paper explores how...

The Talmud is a rich and complex text with a wealth of insights on living a meaningful, productive life. One way to learn from the Talmud is to examine its stories. Another way, which this paper will take, is to study the many aphorisms and maxims found in the Talmud. These sayings offer further...