How to Talk Your Way Into a Community


 

Publication Date: June 2009

Publisher: National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (U.S.)

Author(s): David Nelson

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Jewish Unity; Tolerance; Culture; Language

Type: Brief

Abstract:

The author considers the ways that language is used to foster relationships and community as well as to cut people out of a group. He recommends that in the interest of forging bonds of inclusiveness within the Jewish community, there must be sensitivity in the use of language.