Understanding lashon harah, gossip, slander and other kinds of harmful speech. What kind of talk is forbidden and what kind is permitted.

We shouldn’t be quick to judge people. But what’s in it for me? Why should I fight the impulse to assume things? And how can I fight that powerful urge? In real and practical terms, this talk lays out why judging others favorably is well worth it.

Dave Durocher was arrested for the first time at the age of 13. By the time he was 38, he had been to prison four times for a total of 15 years. In this TEDx talk he shares the story of when he was given the chance to change his life, and how he could never have imagined what the future had in store for him.