musar
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A Jewish movement from the 1800s in Eastern Europe that teaches personal discipline and ethical study
- proper noun
- Specialized
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- Many educational programs today are influenced by the principles of Musar, promoting character development and study.
- Chateau Musar
Examples
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In 19th-century Eastern Europe, the Musar movement encouraged Jewish communities to focus on ethical teachings.
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He attended a musar class to learn about self-improvement and ethical living.
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The principles of musar guide many people in their daily moral decisions.
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Her grandfather was deeply influenced by the teachings of musar throughout his life.
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Don't forget to explore the roots of musar!
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What is musar?
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The Musar movement emphasizes personal discipline and moral improvement among its followers.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
The word musar is the name of a Jewish movement and comes from the Hebrew word musar, which means 'discipline' or 'moral instruction', so the movement taught personal discipline, study, and steady moral improvement.
