The Chaver explains the behavior of a pious Jew, how he lives always conscious of God's providence, and how he/she always moves forward despite hardship. The question of theodicy and the Kuzari's approach to this question is discussed as well.

The Chaver describes what a pious Jew is supposed to be. Someone in full control of his thoughts and actions and directs them to God and spirituality. He describes the nature of prayer as self improvement and the rhythms of the Jewish calendar.

We finish the second essay with a discussion of the special nature of the Hebrew language. The third essay begins a lengthy discussion of who is considered a pious person in Judaism.

The Chaver discusses the special significance of the Hebrew language.

The Chaver discusses the special wisdom of the sages of Judaism.

The Chaver explains how it is possible for God to be glorified through His people. People are judged by their actions, not by their outward appearance of being "spiritual".

The Chaver explains how the mitzvot of the Torah are the only path to God, and that the Torah does not want asceticism from us. Sometimes worship through joy is a better path to God than through deprivation.

The Khazar King and the Chaver discuss Isaiah 53 and how it is that the Jewish people suffer for the sins of the world.