Character Building
When feeling upset or angry, make an effort to perform an act of kindness.
Character Building
For the rest of the day, be particularly conscientious of the feelings of other people.
The Building of Solomon’s Temple
The 17th of Cheshvan marks the day on which King Solomon declared the work on the Holy Temple (Beit Hamikdash) to be complete. By then, Solomon had been king for eleven years, and the…
Character List
Throughout the Talmud there are numerous lists of character traits that are good, bad and otherwise. While some of these lists appear to be simple assessments of what would now be called…
Building on Yom Kippur’s Momentum
With Yom Kippur in the rear view mirror, we find ourselves confronting the festival of Sukkot, beginning a mere five days after Yom Kippur. While we must transition quickly from the…
Building on Yom Kippur’s Momentum
With Yom Kippur in the rear view mirror, we find ourselves confronting the festival of Sukkot, beginning a mere five days after Yom Kippur. While we must transition quickly from the…
Seek Opportunities to Improve Character
One of the most valuable life endeavors is to devote time to character building and improvement.
Seek Opportunities to Improve Character
One of the most valuable endeavors is to devote time to character building and improvement.
Bridge Building
Make an effort to do something nice for a person with whom you disagree.
Building Off Failure
Today, October 13, is marked as the “International Day for Failure,” a day meant to encourage people to “celebrate our shortcomings and failures, share our experiences and promote the…