To Win a War (The Jewish Way)

This groundbreaking work by Rabbi Manis Friedman and Dr. Elad Ben Elul was written during a war in the hope of guiding and supporting Jewish people all over the world in troubling times. To Win a War theorizes the concepts of war and peace according to Kabbalah and Chassidic philosophy, providing crucial political, strategic, and spiritual wisdom that has the power to make the world a much better place.

Although the Jewish people have probably seen more wars than any other nation, they have always remained the most passionate about the idea of world peace, harmony, and respect among all peoples. The Jewish scriptures are filled with practical and theoretical knowledge about wars, which can and should be of use today. According to Judaism, some wars are not merely a human conflict but actually have a divine purpose. Winning a war, in that context, means overcoming the darkness and increasing the Godly light in the world.

To Win a War deftly addresses a range of questions important not only to Jews during times of turmoil and war but to the world itself trying to understand how to find pathways to lasting peace. What is the real meaning of the conflict between Jews and Arabs? How should we handle ethical dilemmas during a time of war? What is the best way to overcome antisemitism? Is compromise a good solution? And what is going to happen in the very near future to Jews and non-Jews all over the world?