Words can be used to build or to destroy. Our words can actually break one’s spirit, even stir up hatred and violence. They not only exacerbate wounds, but inflict them directly. Of all the creatures on this planet, only man has the ability to communicate through the spoken word. The power to use words is a unique and powerful gift from God. In this session, I will explore the power of our words. I will bring examples from the Bible, Halacha, and our prayer book, and examine the concept of Lashon Hara.
