Behar Values
What are they?
Justice
- Look up the word “justice”. Then look up the word “fairness”. How are they the same? How are they different?
- The Hebrew word – Tzedakah – is usually translated as “charity”. It actually is related to the word for “justice”. How is charity related to justice?
- Have you ever heard of the phrase “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”? It is from the Torah, and is connected to the idea that the punishment should fit the crime. Do you think justice is all punishment, or is there something more to it?
THE MORAL OF THE STORY
Another view for you:
Parents and kids: Read this article together and discuss the questions below:
http://valuesandethics.org/not-misrepresenting-2/
- Do you ever try to impress people with “Tall Tales” about yourself? How is this like fraud?
- What do you think about wasting someone’s time for your own advantage?