Words vs. Swords
“Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words . . .” Well, the adage might need a revision, according to a recent study. New research shows that when people hear or read pain-related words, such as “plaguing,”…
Kiddush Hashem
Fear of Ridicule When Doing a Mitzvah in the Gemara
Acting for the sake of Heaven even when others may mock or call one a hypocrite, a test that can be harder than facing physical danger.