Hebrew Keyword: Mitzvah (מִצְוָה, 'commandment')
The word mitzvah (pronounced 'mitz-vah') means 'commandment' or 'instruction.' Here, the first mitzvah is given—setting both freedom and a boundary. Jewish tradition sees boundaries not as restrictions, but as ways to create meaning and responsibility.
Consider how your own choices shape your life. Boundaries can be invitations to grow, not just limits.
Reflection: What is one healthy boundary you can honor today, for yourself or others?
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