Hebrew Keyword: צֶלֶם (Tzelem)
Transliteration: tzeh-lem
Tzelem means "image", evoking not appearance but inward capacity: reflection, creativity, moral vision. The Torah's profound claim: every person mirrors something of the Divine, regardless of background. Encountering others (and yourself) with this awareness can change perception and practice.
Personal Insight: Recognizing your own 'tzelem' is both a dignity and a daily responsibility.
Practice: Today, choose one interaction to approach as if you and the other are both bearers of sacred image. What shifts?