As the Jewish community here continues to grapple with the terrorist invasion of Israel and the brutal murder of over 1400 Israelis, many are turning to actions that they can do to help make a difference. Starting November 1st, over two dozen Jewish organizations in Cincinnati will join together for a month-long “Clean Speech” Challenge to honor the lives lost and help heal through community unity. The initiative, led by Rabbi Seth Cook, head of the Jewish Experience Cincinnati, encourages mindful speech as a way to help make a difference and “strengthen solidarity.”
“The goal is to teach people to choose words wisely,” said Rabbi Raphael Leban, founder of the Clean Speech movement. “When you become more sensitive to the way you’re communicating, it has a direct positive effect on all your relationships, and can be life-changing.”
Words of loving-kindness (Ahavas Chesed) is the focus for this November’s Clean Speech Colorado. Join Yehudis Fishman to share many examples from Torah, Talmud, Mystics, and contemporary sources about how the power of words can lift our spirits even from the darkest places.