Metzorah 5774-2014
“The Peddler and Evil Speech” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Metzorah, again addresses the Biblical affliction Tzara’at, צָּרַעַת. Parashat Metzorah teaches…
Oh, Evil Tongue
“Come and see how great the power of an evil tongue is! Whence do we know [its power]? From the spies: for if it happens thus to those who bring up an evil report against wood and stones,…
Oh Evil Tongue
“Come and see how great the power of an evil tongue is! Whence do we know [its power]? From the spies: for if it happens thus to those who bring up an evil report against wood and stones,…
Shah! The Evil Eye!
“Oh, what a beautiful baby!” a woman says to another. “Kayn ayin harah,” the mother replies, “There shouldn’t be an evil eye!” What a strange reaction this is! Wouldn’t “thank you” be…
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Hilly Gross’ Speech
Hilly Gross' SpeechAt the 10th Anniversary of the Lincoln Square Beginners Service, Hilly Gross describes what happened when…
Positive Speech
With the advent of Covid-19, we have all learned the meaning of social distancing. Let's use the opportunity to distance ourselves from harmful speech and instead focus our efforts on…
Positive Speech
Let's use the opportunity to distance ourselves from harmful speech and focus our efforts instead on positive and uplifting speech when interacting with family and friends.
Speech of Jacob Henry
Though I will not conceal the surprise I felt, that the gentleman should have thought proper yesterday to have moved my expulsion from this house, on the alleged grounds that I…
The Prophet’s Speech
The King’s Speech, an Oscar winner, tells the true tale of how King George VI learned to overcome his stutter before ascending the throne after his older brother’s abdication. "But my…
Recognize Evil
Unfortunately we have to recognize terror for what it is; pure evil.