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https://yahadut.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/02-03-18.jpeg1920844It is a mitzva to judge people favorably, as we read, “Judge your fellow with righteousness” (Leviticus 19:15). This means that when another person’s actions are ambiguous and can be interpreted either positively or negatively, there is a mitzva to interpret them positively. Every person is a mix of good and bad, so almost every action can be interpreted positively or negatively. The question is which is primary. Through this mitzva, the Torah teaches us that virtue is primary, as people truly aspire to do good. Let us take this a step further. By judging one’s fellow favorably, we change reality for the better, because we are reinforcing the positive elements within ourselves and within the other person. The obligation to judge favorably is conditional upon the positive interpretation being reasonable. If it is very difficult to put a positive spin on another person’s action or speech, one does not ...