That's right, everyone! TAK is having another fast! But, instead of monitoring what we put into our mouths, we will be paying attention to what comes out. Join the challenge for bridling our tongues for life-affirming speech and attitudes! Below, you will find the daily mitzvot to help keep you from lashon hara.

January 23  Demonstrate Patience “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life.” Proverbs 10:11

January 24 Encourage Someone “Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.” Acts 15:32

January 25 Perform a Random Act of Kindness “Therefore  encourage each other with these words.” 1 Thessalonians 4:18

January 26 Demonstrate Kindness “Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble . . .” Philippians 4:8

January 27 Speak Positively “Be of good comfort . . .” 2 Corinthians 13:11

January 28 Bring Friendly Speech into All Your Relationships “A friend loves at all times . . .” Proverbs 17:17

January 29 Be Respectful Show proper respect to everyone (see 1 Peter 1:17)

January 30 Bring Friendly Speech into All Your Relationships “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life.” Proverbs 10:11

January 31 Respond to Problems with Hope and Encouragement “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

February 1 Avoid Subtle Criticisms “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29

February 2 Discuss Problems with Kindness and Patience “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”  2 Timothy 3:16-17

February 3 Make it a Habit to Encourage Everyone Around You “I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3

February 4 Comfort Someone “. . . comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 1 Corinthians 1:4

February 5 Make Many More Positive Comments than Negative Ones

February 6 Be Patient with Everyone “And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” 1 Thessalonians 5:14

February 7 Acknowledge Others’ Abilities and Efforts “. . . respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:12

February 8 Learn to be Self-Aware and Listen to What you Say “My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the utterance from my heart will give understanding.” Psalm 49:3

February 9 Focus on the Way You Speak Rather than Your Opinions “He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.” Proverbs 13:3

February 10 Choose Your Audience Carefully  “Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words.” Proverbs 23:9

February 11 Be Calm in Every Situation “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1

February 12 Show Appreciation to Everyone “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." 2 Chronicles 15:7