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Moderation in Business - Middah Miyut Sechorah
Miyut Sechorah translates as "moderation in business" or "limited business activity." The word miyut comes from the Hebrew root mem-ayin-tet and means "little" or "limited." The word sechorah comes from the Hebrew root samech-chet reish and means "merchandise" or the "act of trading."
Modesty - Middah Anavah
Anavah comes from the Hebrew root ayin-nun-vav and means "humility" or "modesty."
Not Being Arrogant with One's Learning - Middah Lo Maygis Libo B'Talmudo
The complete phrase lo maygis libo b'talmudo translates as "not being arrogant with one's learning." In Hebrew lo means "not" or "no." Maygis comes from the Hebrew root gimel-vav-samech meaning "to be bold." Libo means "one's heart." Together, maygis libo is an idiom that means "to be arrogant." Talmudo refers to one's learning.
Not Delighting in Rendering Decisions - Middah Eino Samayach BeHora'ah
The sages teach that a judge must always view himself as one standing on the edge of Gehinnom (Hell) with a sword over his neck. Afraid to make a mistake, one who judges or makes decisions does not want to be defined by this text.
Orderly Speech - Middah Arichat Sefatayim
Arichat Sefatayim literally means "orderly speech." The word arichat comes from the Hebrew root ayin-reish-chaf meaning "put in order," "prepared," "ready," or "edited."
Quoting One's Sources - Middah Omer Davar BeShem Omro
Omer Davar BeShem Omro translates as "Quoting one's sources." The Hebrew root of omer is aleph-mem-reish, meaning "to say" or "to speak." The Hebrew root of davar is daled-bet-reish, meaning "saying," or "thing." Beshem comes from the Hebrew root shin-mem, which means "name."
Refrain from Taking Personal Credit for What is Good - Middah Eino Machazik Tova L'atzmo
Machazik comes from the Hebrew root chet-zayin-kuf. In this form it means "to hold," "to contain." or "tograsp." The middah teaches that we are not to grasp (eino) goodness (tova) for ourselves (l'atzmo), that is, we should refrain from taking personal credit for what is good.
Mimouna, a Unique Moroccan Jewish Tradition
The Mimouna festival was emblematic of respect and coexistence whereby the Muslims of Morocco would reach out to their Jewish neighbors in a gesture of harmony, goodwill, and solidarity.
Reclaiming a Jewish Hero from the Spanish Inquisition
Luis de Carvajal, the younger, was not a typical Jewish hero. He did not establish a rabbinic dynasty; in fact, he has no known direct descendants. No one alive today knew him or was moved to take action by the eloquence of his words. In fact, outside some circles of scholarship, few even know such a person ever existed. And yet, his life and his legacy are the very stuff of the American Jewish experience.
Pride Shabbat Resources
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Hosting a Pride Shabbat service or program is an excellent way to honor the movement for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion, to celebrate recent victories against discrimination, and to commit to the work ahead.