This week's Torah portion has something important to say about words — and why some of them stay with us far longer than we expect. Quick facts Topic Hona'at devarim, the Torah's law against causing pain with words Parasha Parashat Behar (Vayikra / Leviticus) Series Torah for Real Life Location Perth Hebrew Congregation, Menora Audience Families, teens, and adults in the Perth Jewish community Key idea Words can close a person down - or leave room for them to grow Next step [