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Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught, “It is a great mitzvah to be happy always!” – encouraging us to live with joy and positivity, even in difficult times. #highholidays2025 #Elul #joy #positivity

Shimon the Righteous said, “The world stands on three things: on Torah, on [divine] service, and on acts of loving-kindness” – teaching that study and spirituality, devotion to God, and ethical kindness are the pillars that uphold our world. #highholidays2025…

The rabbis teach, “Who is honoured? One who honours others” – showing that we earn true respect by treating others with respect and dignity. #highholidays2025 #Elul #respect #honour

Pirkei Avot teaches, “Who is strong? One who controls their impulses” – defining real strength as self-control and mastery over one’s anger and desires. #highholidays2025 #Elul #innerStrength #selfControl

The Mishna says, “Who is wise? One who learns from every person” – true wisdom comes from humility and an openness to learning from everyone we meet. #highholidays2025 #Elul #wisdom #humility

The Talmud teaches that lashon hara (evil speech or gossip) “kills three”: it harms the speaker, the listener, and the person spoken about – a stark warning about the destructive power of our words. #highholidays2025 #Elul #speech #noGossip

Our sages teach that we should judge others lekaf zechut – with the benefit of the doubt – viewing people favourably whenever possible. #highholidays2025 #Elul #compassion #understanding

Jewish tradition teaches that “great is repentance, for it brings healing to the world” – our personal transformation through teshuvah (repentance) can bring renewal and repair far beyond ourselves. #highholidays2025 #Elul #repentance #healing