According to Rabbi Greg Marcus, within Mussar, all middot – commonly translated as values or traits – live on a spectrum. Through our journal here, we will be exploring the spectrums of a different middah (singular for middot) each week; we will be asking ourselves questions about where we currently stand on these spectrums and what feels in balance within our lives.
Check back each week for new Journal Prompts
Week One’s middah is: Curiosity (or, in Hebrew, Sacranut): View Journal Here
Week Two’s middah is: Courage (or, in Hebrew, Ometz Lev): View Journal Here
Week Three’s middah is: Humility (or, in Hebrew, Anava): View Journal Here
Week Four’s middah is Loving Kindness (or, in Hebrew, Hesed): View Journal Here
Week Five’s Middah is Sacred Kinship (or, in Hebrew, Achava): View Journal Here
Week Six’s Middah is Balance (or, in Hebrew, Izun): View Journal Here
Week Seven’s Middah is Contentment (or, in Hebrew, Histapkut): View Journal Here
Bonus: Week Eight’s Middah is Awe (or, in Hebrew, Yireh): View Journal Here
Concluding Piece: View Here





