A mensch is a Yiddish term that means "a person of integrity and honor". It is used to describe someone who is kind, thoughtful, and honorable, and who has a sense of what is right and responsible. The term is used as a high compliment, implying the rarity and value of that individuals qualities. Being a mensch is more than just an old Yiddish adage; it is relevant now, across the world, more than ever. The word has migrated as a loanword into American English, where a mensch is a particularly good person, similar to a "stand-up guy," a person with the qualities one would hope for in a friend or trusted colleague. The concept of menschlichkeit, or the qualities of "menschiness," refers to the properties that make a person a mensch. The term has had an impact on popular culture, with examples such as the "Mensch on a Bench" Hanukkah-themed book and doll set, and a life-size version of the doll adopted by Team Israel at the World Baseball Classic as their mascot.