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,”…
Lashon Hara
Pain Caused by Hurtful Words in the Gemara
How words and ridicule can hurt as much as physical harm, and the duty to make sure our speech never causes another person pain.