Periodic Table of Making Mensches
Inspired by Tiffany Shlain’s “Periodic Table of Character Strengths,” this powerful and well-resourced interactive table allows you to explore the substance of each “middah” or character trait (Mussar quality).
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Inspired by Tiffany Shlain’s “Periodic Table of Character Strengths,” this powerful and well-resourced interactive table allows you to explore the substance of each “middah” or character trait (Mussar quality), porviding related programs, media, and texts alongside them. Although designed specifocally for camp settings, most of the materials are appropriate or adaptable for most educational settings.
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