Seeking the truth

When he disagrees, he respects your point of view and believes it will add value to him

When his chavruta doesn’t understand the pshat, he explains it to him again patiently and doesn’t show frustration when he says it over

Respect Respect When he disagrees with someone, he does so respectfully, without putting them down or rolling his eyes.

Focus Focus When his friend is speaking, he gives him his full attention and doesn’t get distracted or looks away.

Someone who is comfortable to ask when he doesn’t know.

Happy for your friend's success Happy for your friend's success Someone who gets genuinely happy about his friend's good ideas.

Empathy Empathy When his chavruta is late, he addresses it gently and with respect.

Good Listener Good Listener While his friend is speaking, he doesn’t interrupt.

Curiosity Curiosity Someone who is curious and open to ideas that are different from his.

Admitting mistakes Admitting mistakes Someone who would admit when he is wrong

Humility Humility Someone who is open to listen to new perspectives not only from smart people, but from everyone.

Give credit Give credit Someone who gives credit and highlights other people’s ideas.

Teamwork Teamwork Someone who builds his ideas on the ideas of others.

Adaptability Adaptability Someone who is open to changing his mind when he hears a better idea.

Emotional Safety Emotional Safety He creates an environment where his chavruta feels safe to ask even simple questions.

Being considerate Being considerate When he talks to two people, he makes sure to have eye contact with both.

Open for feedback Open for feedback He encourages people to give feedback on his ideas.

Empathy Empathy When you’re energized and your chavruta is tired, you’re being understanding towards him.

Logical Logical Someone who doesn’t feel personally attacked when his opinion is being questioned.

Open Minded Open Minded Someone who tries to understand opposing viewpoints before dismissing them.

Seeking the truth Seeking the truth Someone who doesn't feel personally attacked when his opinion is being questioned.

Not being competitive Not being competitive He is not competitive to get the pshat of the Gemara first.

Fairness Fairness He tries not to be late to his chavruta

Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Someone who questions his own opinion that it could be wrong.

1 1 Even when his chavruta is less smart, he makes them feel valued and included.

2 2 When a quiet person shares a good idea, he makes them feel valued and included.

3 3 They summarize what their friend said and ask questions to better understand it.

4 4 Their body language shows that they are receptive to other person's perspective.

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