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Mussar is a Jewish ethical, educational, and cultural movement that developed in the 13th century in Lithuania. The term Mussar is from the book of Proverbs 1:2 meaning moral conduct, instruction or discipline. Each Wednesday, our spiritual moment will introduce a different middah (a virtue or value) which we can try to become more mindful in our daily lives.

Silence

Sh'tikah

Before you open your mouth, be silent and reflect: "What benefit will my speech bring to me or others?"

​​​​​​​Baruch Ata Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha’olam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu al sefirat ha’Omer.
Blessed are You Adonai, Sovereign of all, who hallows us with mitzvot, commanding us to count the Omer.

​​​​​​​Today is the 32nd day, which is 4 weeks and 4 days of the Omer.