In his book “Other People’s Money and How Bankers Use It,” Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously wrote, “Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” Shining a spotlight on an issue can expose and reveal corruption
Journeytobetterspeech.com is a website and blog established in January 2017 with the goal of reaching out to the wider Jewish community (from all backgrounds and levels of observance) and address the struggle that
As Tisha B’Av approaches, one of the topics foremost in our minds is that of sinas chinam, baseless hatred. The destruction of the Second Beis Hamikdash because of hatred between Jews is a lesson to all of us to improve our relationships bein adam lechaveiro. Shmiras
It can be extremely difficult to talk about negative speech with congregants, students and parents. To that end, Torah Live has now released the first episode of a ten-part series which helps educate on this topic in the upcoming summer months. The summer months are an extremely
The Stunning Power of Speech I Power of Speech I Speech is man’s defining quality. No other creature has the ability to communicate in an articulate, creative, and sensitive manner. This shiur will address how man’s words are invested with an almost cosmic power to shape the universe, just as God originally brought the universe into existence... Read more »
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” According to Judaism, nothing could be further from the truth. The power of speech, man’s defining quality, can either be an extraordinarily constructive or, if misused, highly destructive force in the universe. In this second class on the Stunning Power of Speech,... Read more »
In this final class on the Power of Speech, we will identify the causes of destructive speech and offer suggestions to eradicate lashon hara so that we can harness the productive power and blessings of using proper communication. Finally, we will discuss the importance of keeping one’s word. CLICK HERE FOR A ROUNDUP OF INTERESTING... Read more »
