Jewish Values Matrix

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  1. 2. The value of learning; "The entire world stands on three things: Torah, Worship, and Acts of Loving Kindness
  2. 6. Curiosity and inquiry
  3. 10. Repentance and forgiveness; return to friendship or closeness with God.
  4. 13. Pain of living creatures; a set of laws prohibiting cruelty to animals and obligating us to acts of compassion and proper treatment of animals used to perform labor (Deuteronomy 22:9)
  5. 14. Integrity; adhering to a code of honor and responsibility
  6. 16. Friendship (Proverbs 27:17)
  7. 19. Taking responsibility for one's actions
  8. 22. Pursuit; the obligation to intervene to prevent the murder or injury of innocent victims (Leviticus 19:16)
  9. 26. Kindness, warmth, and positivity
  10. 28. The rabbinic concept that one human being was created so that no one can say "My father was greater than yours." (Exodus 22:20, Leviticus 19:34, Deuteronomy 16:14)
  11. 29. Charity (Leviticus 19:9)
  12. 30. For the sake of peace in the house, synagogue, or community
  13. 31. Freedom, born of responsibility and accountability (Exodus 32:16)
  14. 34. Care of the physical self (Deuteronomy 4:9)
  15. 36. Visit the sick (Numbers 12:13)
  16. 37. The local poor, starting with your family, are the priority
  17. 39. The corners of our fields; a reminder to give of what is ours to those who are less fortunate (Leviticus 19:9)
  18. 40. Proper behavior; we must behave in a respectful, socially acceptable manner
  19. 41. Image of God; the foundational principle of Jewish ethics that every human being is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27)
  20. 42. Do not destroy; preserve the Earth
  21. 43. Justice and law; good government and a just legal system (Leviticus 19:15, Zechariah 8:26)
  22. 45. Belonging; the obligation to create a culture in a community that honors the dignity and self-worth of every person.
Down
  1. 1. Redemption of captives; the obligation to do everything in one's power to release those who are trapped or suffering (Isaiah 58:6, 61:1)
  2. 2. Justice, justice, you must pursue (Deuteronomy 16:20)
  3. 3. Honest weights and measures (Leviticus 19:36)
  4. 4. And you shall teach your children (Deuteronomy 6:7)
  5. 5. Seek peace and pursue it (Psalms 34:15)
  6. 7. Compassion and Kindness (Zechariah 7:9, Hosea 2:21)
  7. 8. Humility
  8. 9. Saving a life; the highest Jewish obligation
  9. 11. Courage; finding the will within ourselves to to face our fears
  10. 12. Love all God's creations
  11. 15. Be happy or content with one's lot.
  12. 17. Other nations of the world; a set of principles recommending care and respect for people who have different religious, cultural, or ethnic identities (Leviticus 19:34)
  13. 18. Comforting the mourner
  14. 20. Learn from every person
  15. 21. Do not separate yourself
  16. 23. Do not stand by the blood of your neighbor (Leviticus 19:16)
  17. 24. Ethical labor; treat all workers fairly, pay them justly and on time
  18. 25. Ways of peace (Talmudic rulings intent on preserving societal peace)
  19. 27. Remember the Day of Shabbat (Genesis 2:2, Leviticus 19:3)
  20. 32. Presumption of Innocence (Leviticus 19:15)
  21. 33. Patience or tolerance; "When a person does something wrong to you, let it be little in your eyes; when you wrong another, let it be great in your eyes." Leviticus 19:16
  22. 35. Jews have a special obligation to other Jews
  23. 38. Love of the stranger in your midst (Exodus22:20, Leviticus 19:34, Deuteronomy 16:14)
  24. 44. Generosity; a virtue motivated by our desire to be virtuous