The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights has characterized what it means to be an American. There is no right more revered than Freedom of Expression. The Jewish tradition claims there is no weapon more fearful and murderous than that of a malicious tongue. This post-modern "Talmud page" - in our American heritage series - examines the tension between free speech and ethical speech.

The First Amendment Text Study (PDF File 63Kb)
Text Study Navigator  (PDF File 58Kb)

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