What Honor Looks Like (Talmud 31b)

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כיבוד – מאכיל ומשקה, מלביש ומכסה, מכניס ומוציא

— TALMUD, KIDDUSHIN 31B

"What is honor? Giving them food and drink, dressing and covering them, helping them come in and go out."
Modern Translation & Meaning

"Honor is something you do with your hands. Bring your parent a drink, help with a coat, or walk them to the door."

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