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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.