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How to Write a D'var Torah: A Step-by-Step Guide
Whether you're preparing a bar mitzvah speech or speaking at a Shabbat table, writing a d'var Torah can feel intimidating. Here's a practical, step-by-step guide to finding your angle, building your argument, and delivering a talk that people actually want to hear.
Lashon Hara: The Power of Speech
Judaism takes speech with deadly seriousness — lashon hara (harmful speech) is compared to murder in the Talmud. From the Chafetz Chaim's codification to the age of social media, the ethics of speech remain urgent.
Judaism and the Power of Language: Creation Through Speech
God created the world through speech. Hebrew is called the 'holy tongue.' Words can heal or destroy. Explore Judaism's profound theology of language — from the power of naming to the ethics of silence.
Gossip in Judaism: Lashon Hara, Rechilut, and the Power of Words
Judaism takes gossip more seriously than almost any other ethical system — treating harmful speech as equivalent to murder. A complete guide to lashon hara, rechilut, and when negative speech is permitted.
How to Give a D'var Torah Speech: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to preparing and delivering a d'var Torah, covering structure, research, writing tips, and public speaking advice for any occasion.