middot diligence

Memory Verse: "Always find something to do - for yourself or for a friend, and don't allow a moment of your life to be wasted." --Rabbi M. M. Lefin of Satanov, Cheshbon HaNefesh

In our own pursuits of being light enough to be moved about in learning and positive growth, we are strong enough to pursue these goals without being shaken or giving up. One who is diligent is eager to learn and grow, persistently working to realize the next level - whatever that may be. The diligent person is never idle – always assessing, always reevaluating.

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On Diligence... “Act while you can: While you have the chance, the means, and the strength.” – Talmud “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; fo...
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Rabbi Joseph Karo begins his code of Jewish Law (Shulchan Aruch) with a statement concerning the way one should get up in the morning: ...
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besorah

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mesorah

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Visitors entering his room in Halberstadt would find him [Rabbi Yisrael Salanter] with a German book open in front of him, performing physical exercises, following the instructions ...
 
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Rebbe Nachman of Breslov is well known for his promotion of a practice called hitbodedut (make-oneself-alone). Hitbodedut is the practice of taking one hour (or however long you can...
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