Thank you for joining me, on a 29 days journey as we undertake a “cheshbon nefesh,” “accounting of the soul.” We will ask questions covering 29 traits, or middot one for each day of the month of Elul. 

Can you think of particular times in which you have opened your heart and hand to others?

The Hebrew month of Elul 

The Hebrew month of Elul offers us an opportunity to prepare for the High Holy Days ahead. It is a time of introspection. The Torah inspires us to develop our character, Tikkun Middot, becoming better people by correcting our faults and improving our character.

Elul Self-Reflection #4  Charity-Tzedakah

The word Tzedakah comes from the word Tzedek which means righteousness, or the right thing to do. Giving charity from our own money is the right thing to do.

Food for thought: As you reflect on the past year, Can you think of particular times in which you have opened your heart and hand to others?

האם אתה יכול לחשוב על זמנים מסוימים שבהם פתחת את הלב והיד שלך לאחרים

Have you held back from extending help to those in need?

Have you made a habit of generosity? If so, how? If not, what would that look like?