The Torah fundamentally rejects the notion of ‘’sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.’’ As creatures of psyche and neshama, we are hurt by emotional abuse no less then physical abuse. This is brought out from a sensitive treatment of the words describing Pharaoh’s oppression of B’nai Yisrael.

The Torah fundamentally rejects the notion of ‘’sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.’’ As creatures of psyche and neshama, we are hurt by emotional abuse no less then physical abuse. This is brought out from a sensitive treatment of the words describing Pharaoh’s oppression of B’nai Yisrael.

&nbsp;The Torah fundamentally rejects the notion of ‘’sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.’’ As creatures of psyche and neshama, we are hurt by emotional abuse no less then physical abuse. This is brought out from a sensitive treatment of the words describing Pharaoh’s oppression of B’nai Yisrael.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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    Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.   Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.    

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