This conversation with Rabbi Marc Margolius explores the spiritual practice of Tikkun Middot, a mindfulness-based approach to cultivation of character traits. We explore how this practice can help us better live out our values in challenging times, navigating and learning from our inevitable shortcomings in a sustainable and compassionate way.

Production note: while Rabbi Margolius can be heard clearly, our phone connection with Rabbi Waxman was of unexpectedly poor quality. Our apologies for the spotty audio, and thanks to our producer Sam Wachs for his skillful editing to minimize its impact.

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Special Guest: Rabbi Marc Margolius.

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• Mindfulness & Tikkun Middot Project for Jewish Organizations – Institute for Jewish Spirituality
• Resources to Support Practice in Our Time – Institute for Jewish Spirituality
• 2019-01-09 Parshat Bo Meditation - Rabbi Marc Margolius Video on Vimeo — This week for parshat Bo, which describes God "hardening" Pharaoh's heart, we sit and bring compassionate attention to the contracting and opening of our own hearts.