The seven facets of "Reproof" in Mussar Practice ❦ Mussar Conversation #18
Biblical Mussar Course
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What if there was another Hebrew word that was used synonymously with mussar? Do you think maybe it could give you new insights into what your Mussar practice could look like? You're right! "Tochachat" is another word for mussar and is usually translated "reproof". When we look deeper though, tochachat means so much more. First let me teach you how to actually pronounce this term. Then I'll show you the seven different meanings it has. Hopefully along the way you'll begin to see reproof in a new light and come to treasure every experience of reproof you get.
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