Paths of the Righteous: Stories of Heroism, Humanity and Hope

Review\\n"Paths of the Righteous comes at a time when the Jewish people are under attack for daring to still be here after thousands of years of being hated, assimilated, or both. Read here how Olga Washington refuses to let uninformed antisemites decry Israel as apartheid, how Father Patrick Desbois repudiates those who would deny the Holocaust with his painstaking work, how Chloe Valdary combats unthinking bias through empathy and an unyielding determination to connect with people rather than make them feel scorned. These and their colleagues are the heroes we need in the twenty-first century, and I’m grateful to Ari Mittleman for telling their story."
\nElisha Wiesel\\nShakespeare wrote: "The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones." Too often, Shakespeare’s insight is true. Ari Mittleman corrects this moral imbalance. He’s written an amazing, powerful, and gripping book about eight non-Jewish men and women who went above and beyond for the Jewish people. An altogether uplifting book.
\nDonna Brazile, Former Chairwoman, Democratic National Committee\\n"Ari Mittleman has masterfully conveyed the stories and personalities of eight unique non-Jews who have spread their light to the Jewish people and to humanity as paradigms of decency, morality, and kindness. Ari paints the picture of their lives in a way that brings the reader into a different universe. After reading this incredible book, we are inspired, educated, and challenged to see hope and optimism in humanity knowing that there are refined, moral, and courageous people of all backgrounds who are willing to stand up against the world to do what is correct, fair, and righteous."
\nRabbi Steven Weil, CEO, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces\\n"Too often we are quick to condemn evil and slow to recognize righteousness. Ari Mittleman’s eloquent book portrays remarkable people whose spirit, insight, and passion are powerful inspirations to improve ourselves and our world."
\nRabbi David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles\\n"With the understandable increase in anxiety about the return of antisemitism in our time, it is comforting and inspiring to read Ari Mittleman’s stories of eight leaders who have taken the path of righteousness and harmony in the twenty-first century. In this book, Ari makes the case not to ignore persistent antisemitism but to be optimistic that people of good will can act together to defeat bigotry."
\nSenator Joseph I. Lieberman\\n"Jewish tradition teaches us that the world exists because of thirty-six righteous human beings whom we do not necessarily know. Ari Mittleman reveals eight of those non-Jews who are righteous. Read Paths of the Righteous to be inspired. I survived because of a Catholic woman who risked her life in Poland to save me during the Shoah. Especially in these times, this book is a dose of optimism."
\nAbraham Foxman\\n"We are given the choice, every day, whether we want our lives to be ordinary or whether we want them to be extraordinary. This book illuminates the moments and experiences that drove eight 'normal' people to make an extraordinary impact. These eight stories of righteousness, integrity, and personal risk should inspire us all – and remind us, as Jews, that even in our darkest moments, we are never alone."
\nAmanda Berman, Founder and Executive Director, Zioness Movement\\n"At a time when darkness seems to be growing and hatred is at epidemic proportions, Ari Mittleman has provided a ray of light and hope in Paths of the Righteous. These stories of eight honest and good people, who saw a need and sought to meet it, are inspiring because they are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many millions of such good-hearted people around the world who oppose antisemitism, admire the Jewish people, and love what Israel stands for. My prayer is that more of them will learn how to step up to the plate as did these brave individuals and have a greater impact on our world."
\nDr. Susan Michael, USA Director, Internati

Publisher:

Gefen Publishing House

Pages:

152

Date Published:

2022