Turn aside from evil and do good
Subtitle: an introduction and a way to the Tree of Life
By: Zevi Hirsch Eichenstein ; English translation by Louis Jacobs, with an introduction and extensive annotations.
Contributors: Jacobs, Louis.; Dynow, Ẓevi Elimelech, 1785-1841.
Series: The Littman library of Jewish civilization; Littman library of Jewish civilization (Series)
Publisher: Littman Library of Jewish Civilization
Published: 1995
Place of publication: London; Washington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
Subjects: Cabala -- Apologetic works.; Hasidism -- Apologetic works.
Description: Turn Aside from Evil was written by Zevi Hirsch Eichenstein (1763-1831), a Hasidic master and skilled adept in Lurianic kabbalah, to guide his followers on how to live a saintly life. He discusses not only practical aspects of kabbalah but also how to conduct one's business affairs in a way compatible with a saintly life, and how such a way of life is in no way incompatible with enthusiasm for marital relations.

Rabbi Dr Louis Jacob's lively translation gives the reader an insight into the thinking of a remarkable Hasidic master. His extensive introduction and detailed notes make kabbalistic ideas and imagery accessible and clarify the sources to which the author alludes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-143) and indexes.
Includes an English translation of notes by Ẓevi Elimelech Dynow.