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 opportunities 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.

Table of Contents:

• 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