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Mastering middot and becoming a mensch . . . This helpful introduction to Jewish virtues (middot) provides substantive overviews of 22 key middot and includes extensive text study material from Tanach, Rabbinic and Post-Rabbinic sources, and the Siddur. Hundreds of imaginative arts activities (language, as well as visual arts, drama, movement, and music) stimulate creativity development and abstract thinking, and offer opportunites for spiritual reflection and expression with an emphasis on incorporating virtues into the "real" lives of students. Sample lesson plans and retreat schedule make this a practical resource for teachers from grades K through adult. Table of Contents: About Middot Anavah: Humility Dan L'Chaf Zechut: Give the Benefit of the Doubt Dibuk Chaverim: Cleaving to Friends Din V'Rachamim: Justice and Mercy Emet: Truthfulness Erech Apayim: Slow to Anger Hachnassat Orchim: Hospitality Lo Levayesh: Not Embarrassing Malachah: Industriousness Miyut Sichah: Minimizing Small Talk Nedivut: Generosity Ohev Zeh et Zeh/Mechabayd Zeh et Zeh: Loving and Honoring One Another Ometz Layv: Courage Samayach B'Chelko: Contentment with Your Lot/Makir et Mekomo: Knowing Your Place; Lo Tachmod: Not Coveting Sayver Panim Yafot: A Pleasant Demeanor Sh'lom Bayit: Peace in the Home/Peace in the Family Shmiat HaOzen: Attentiveness/Being a Good Listener Shmirat HaGuf: Taking Care of Your Body Simchah: Joy and Happiness Somaych Noflim V'Rofay Cholim: Supporting and Healing Tochechah: Rebuking Yirah: Awe and Reverence