Speech; Communication

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One little dude throwing words at another little dude.

Discover the most effective ways to communicate and how to find opportunity even within the difficulties of our times.

Why doesn’t Judaism endorse freedom of speech? According to Kabbalah, speech is very powerful and the words leave an energetic imprint on the world.

Jewish texts caution us against saying self-derogatory things, lest they later become self-fulfilling prophecies. Why would our mere words be held against us in the heavenly court and actually impact the divine judgement? This class presents a window into...

Not one time do we mention our wrongdoings or ask for forgiveness on this awesome day. Why? Because on this Day of Judgment our words have a powerful effect, and our prayers have the strength to transform . . .

Only once we are free can we speak. Slaves do not speak. They don’t have a voice. And even if they do, they will not be heard . . .

While they mourn, we must speak for them. We must let the world know that we are not going anywhere, and our voices will only get louder the more others try to quiet us . . .

“You love all your children just as much as you love me . . . so that can’t be possible. But I only have one mommy. And I love no one just as much,” I reasoned...