Say NO To Lashon Hara

In today's episode, we are reminded that allowing someone to continue speaking lashon hara (negative gossip) is like letting them commit multiple sins. We have a responsibility to rebuke our friend and redirect the conversation. Additionally, speaking lashon hara disconnects us from God and the company of righteous individuals. It is important to surround ourselves with positive influences. May we...

Lashon Hara begins in the mind, when we choose to see something in a negative way. The Torah commands us to judge others favorably, especially those who are generally good people. Speaking Lashon Hara not only goes against this commandment, but also can have real-world consequences on someone's livelihood. However, there are cases where it is necessary to share negative information for a construct...

What is bad about Lashon Hara? What if nothing bad happens whatsoever?

The Hafez Chaim discusses a situation where people are talking negatively about someone that a powerful person already hates. Instead of fueling the fire and adding more negativity, try finding something good about that person or calming the situation by identifying with their deeds. Flattery is often the cause of Lashon Hara. If someone else is speaking negatively about someone, it's ideal to def...

The Chafetz Chaim discusses the sin of ona'at devarim, hurting someone with words, and emphasizes the severity of humiliating or embarrassing someone in public. He then gives an example of a conversation of lashon hara and illustrates how each person involved transgresses multiple negative commandments. He cautions against doubling down on incorrect assumptions and instead encourages admitting mis...

The Chafetz Chaim discusses the sin of ona'at devarim, hurting someone with words, and emphasizes the severity of humiliating or embarrassing someone in public. He then gives an example of a conversation of lashon hara and illustrates how each person involved transgresses multiple negative commandments. He cautions against doubling down on incorrect assumptions and instead encourages admitting mis...

In Judaism, a minimum of two witnesses are required for a testimony to be considered in court or any other situation. Speaking Lashon Hara (negative speech) about someone without this proper testimony falls under the sin of lo yakum ed echad ve'ish lechol avon. The Chafetz Chaim also states that being part of a group that speaks Lashon Hara does not excuse one's actions and falls under the sin of...

The Torah prohibits hating your brother in your heart and holding grudges against them. When a person speaks Lashon Hara, it often stems from a grudge or anger towards the person. The Chafetz Chaim explains that holding onto grudges and seeking revenge through Lashon Hara is a violation of the Torah's prohibition against bearing a grudge and taking revenge. When hearing Lashon Hara, it is importan...

The Chafetz Chaim explains that when a person speaks Lashon Hara, they are usually doing so because they view themselves as superior to the person they are speaking about, thus committing the sin of arrogance. Furthermore, speaking Lashon Hara for personal gain is even worse and can cost a person their share in the world to come. Additionally, speaking Lashon Hara is a sin of Chilul Hashem because...

The punishment for Lashon Hara in the Torah is Tzara'at, a miraculous malady that can appear on a person's skin, clothes, or house. The immediate and visible punishment was given to illustrate the harm and toxicity of Lashon Hara. There are specific commandments in the Torah that tell us to be careful with the plague of Tzara'at, which means we should avoid speaking Lashon Hara. Speaking Lashon Ha...

In Say No to Lashon Hara Day 9, the Chafetz Chaim discusses the various sins and prohibitions associated with speaking lashon hara. People often underestimate the number of sins committed when they speak lashon hara, and recognizing the magnitude of these sins can help individuals understand the importance of controlling their speech. The Chafetz Chaim uses an analogy of warning signs to illustrat...

The sin of Lashon Harah is unlike other negative behaviors as it goes against a specific commandment in the Torah. It applies even if the information is true, and not just when someone is present but also when they are absent or will never know. Listening and accepting Lashon Hara is also prohibited. The sin of Lashon Hara not only breaks its own prohibitions but also destroys the laws of Ben Adam...

YLashon Hara has played a role in many life-changing events in history. The first sin in the Torah was caused by Lashon Hara. Yosef speaking Lashon Hara led to the Jewish people suffering in Egypt. The sin of the spies, where they spoke Lashon Hara about Eretz Israel, resulted in the Jewish people not being allowed to enter the land and created a break between the Jewish people and Eretz Israel. L...

The author emphasizes that every word in the book is true according to halacha, and encourages readers not to make assumptions based on their own biases. They address the idea that it's better for people not to learn about Lashon Hara if they are likely to continue speaking it, arguing that awareness of the issue can still lead to improvement. Finally, they share a Midrash about the power of study...

The Chafetz Chaim wrote a book called Sefer Chafetz Chaim, which consists of two parts – laws of Lashon Harah and laws of Rechilut. He sourced these laws from various parts of the Talmud, Halacha, and poskim. The name Chafetz Chaim comes from the verse that states "a person who desires life should guard their tongue from speaking evil." The book is divided into two parts – the practical applicatio...

The Chafetz Chaim asks. How could it be that everyone seems to be speaking Lashon Hara? He explains that in this world we have something called the Yetzer Hara, the evil inclination. And this desire that's in each and every person, man, woman and child, old or young, his job is to convince you to do the wrong thing. Your Yetzer Hatov or your conscience is there to convince you to do the right...

Why is Lashon Hara so powerfully destructive?

Every day we will share a short idea on Lashon Hara and positive speech. Please share and invite anyone and everyone to join us on this journey as a refuah shelemah for Chana Bat Sima Feiga. *Please give the recording a ❤️ response when you have listened to that days message!*

Every day we will share a short idea on Lashon Hara and positive speech. Please share and invite anyone and everyone to join us on this journey as a refuah shelemah for Chana Bat Sima Feiga. *Please give the recording a ❤️ response when you have listened to that days message!*