Mastering middot and becoming a mensch . . .

This helpful introduction to Jewish virtues (middot) provides substantive overviews of 22 key middot and includes extensive text study material from Tanach, Rabbinic and Post-Rabbinic sources, and the Siddur. Hundreds of imaginative arts activities (language, as well as visual arts, drama, movement, and music) stimulate creativity development and abstract thinking, and offer opportunites for spiritual reflection and expression with an emphasis on incorporating virtues into the "real" lives of students. Sample lesson plans and retreat schedule make this a practical resource for teachers from grades K through adult.

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About Middot
Anavah: Humility
Dan L'Chaf Zechut: Give the Benefit of the Doubt
Dibuk Chaverim: Cleaving to Friends
Din V'Rachamim: Justice and Mercy
Emet: Truthfulness
Erech Apayim: Slow to Anger
Hachnassat Orchim: Hospitality
Lo Levayesh: Not Embarrassing
Malachah: Industriousness
Miyut Sichah: Minimizing Small Talk
Nedivut: Generosity
Ohev Zeh et Zeh/Mechabayd Zeh et Zeh: Loving and Honoring One Another
Ometz Layv: Courage
Samayach B'Chelko: Contentment with Your Lot/Makir et Mekomo: Knowing Your Place; Lo Tachmod: Not Coveting
Sayver Panim Yafot: A Pleasant Demeanor
Sh'lom Bayit: Peace in the Home/Peace in the Family
Shmiat HaOzen: Attentiveness/Being a Good Listener
Shmirat HaGuf: Taking Care of Your Body
Simchah: Joy and Happiness
Somaych Noflim V'Rofay Cholim: Supporting and Healing
Tochechah: Rebuking
Yirah: Awe and Reverence