How To Judge
Judge the actions of others, be they bad drivers or inconsiderate co-workers, favorably ... as you would want another person to judge you.
Judge Fairly
The Sixth Amendment in the United States’ Bill of Rights (requiring a speedy trial, impartial jury, confrontation of witnesses, council, etc) is, perhaps, one of the most difficult to…
Don’t Judge
Refrain from judging others on the basis of their physical appearance.
Prepare for Judgement
Try to hear the shofar blown during the month of Elul to help prepare yourself spiritually for Rosh Hashana.
Never Judge a Human Book by Its Cover
Genetic traits such as hair color do not determine how individuals behave. Be careful not to stereotype or even make assumptions about people based on their external features.
Judge by Actions
When evaluating or judging others, genetic and physical attributes pale in comparison to one’s character and virtuous actions.
Judge Favorably
One of the most important Jewish attributes is to try to find favor in one’s fellow’s actions, even when they may not seem so positive on the surface.
Without Judgement
No matter a person’s personal situation, he or she should be treated with respect.
What’s In the Book: Judges
Once in the promised land (Book of Joshua), the Israelites formed a commonwealth of 12 tribes loosely ruled by judges and elders. After the first generation, the Israelites fell into a…