The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the differnce between lighteming and a lightening bug." Mark Twain
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10.”One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity or for any sin” (Dvorim 19:15)
If a solitary witness testifies against someone before a Bais Din (Jewish Court) in a nonfinancial matter, violates this prohibition besides being guilty of speaking Lashon-Hora/Evil Speech. In financial matters the testimony of a single witness as practical effects....
Words for the Wise!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z3lQ4KQmdcM
The Last Prayer in the Jewish Silent Devotion.
May the expressions of my mouth and thoughts of my heart find favor before you, my G-d, my Rock and my Redeemer. My G-d, guard my tongue from evil and my lips from speaking deceitfully.To those who curse me, let my soul be silent; let my soul be like dust to...
The World We Make With Words
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNcel77Agbw
Talking to Kids about Politics
I went to the library recently and found this article in USA Today. As I have an interest in politics and communication I decided to write this blog post. It starts with the idea that “Political leaders bullying makes our kids less kind.” It continues with “when the...
A Better Way To Understand Our World
People delivering therapy understand the idea of a Presenting Problem. The issue here is client will come to a therapist repair to discuss an issue that is easy to discuss. Unfortunately, this issue is not the real problem unless the therapist understands this concept...
The Torah’s Surprising Cure for Gossip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8JoMFyle7I
A Biblical View of Evil Speech (Rabbi Jonathan Sacks)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV6fFNb2uvo