# Lashon Hara
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lashon hara (or loshon horo, or loshon hora) (Hebrew: לשון הרע; "evil tongue") is the halakhic term for speech about a person or persons that is negative or harmful to them, even if it is true. It is speech that damages the person(s) who is talked about either emotionally or financially, or lowers them in the estimation of others. Shmiras Halashon (guarding the tongue) is the positive practice to promote the quality of life and help combat and reduce lashon hara.
The Months of Tamuz and Av 30
When the Torah warns us in Parshat Eikev about forgetting God due to arrogance, it pinpoints the exact root of that pride: accumulating great wealth and concluding, " כֹּחִי וְעֹצֶם יָדִי עָשָׂה לִי אֶת הַחַיל הַזֶּה " ("My strength and the power of my hand made me this chayil "). What does chayil …
Why Avoid Lashon Hara - R. Yaakov Rahimi - TorahAnytime.com
Why Avoid Lashon Hara - R. Yaakov Rahimi - TorahAnytime.com
The Month of Elul 39
Welcome to Daily Bitachon. We continue our discussion on the importance of small things. Don't try to grab the massive things all at once. Why is it so crucial to work on the small things first? Rabbi Yisroel Salanter explains that we are held far more strictly accountable for neglecting easily acc…
The Month of Elul 43
Welcome to Daily Bitachon We are continuing our exploration of a central question: if small changes are all that is required—and making them is relatively easy—what is actually getting in our way? When I was a young man of nineteen, I joined the yeshiva of Rabbi Abba Berman, a tremendous talmid cha…
Let’s Talk Tanya: Tishrei 19
Don’t Even Think of It! What is worse than Lashon Hara?
Words Hurt: The Truth About Gossip
In this episode of Encouraged by the Word, April and Becca have an honest conversation about gossip and what Scripture says about the words we speak.
From “the grapevine” and “the scoop” to “the 411” and “the tea,” the terminology surrounding gossip has changed through the years—but the temptation …
Yevamos 111b — Can Saying Someone Got Divorced Be Lashon Hara?
Tosafos on Yevamos 111b makes a fascinating observation: performing chalitzah can be embarrassing for the yavam, particularly because the ceremony requires the woman to spit in front of him.
That small comment opens an unexpected question in Hilchos Lashon Hara.
If something is completely true — …
09/30/26 - Kay Arth - Bible Study - It's All Greek To Me
Titus 2 Answers
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME
Titus 2:2 characteristics of older men:
3524 – nēphalios - sober, not intoxicated (with wine), temperate, vigilant. The definition in Strong’s – to abstain from wine or any substance that could cloud one’s judgment.
4586 – semnos - honorable, grave, hone…
What is a PEH KADOSH Holy Mouth | Torat HaChassidut (10)
What is a PEH KADOSH Holy Mouth | Torat HaChassidut (10)
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What is a Peh Kadosh? After warning us about allowing inappropriate thoughts and visions, Rebbe Elimelech of Lezhenk's Tzetel Katan illuminates our souls with his teachings about having a Peh Kadosh. …
ESAV'S SECRET, Noahides Shidduch, KOSHER INTIMACY, Reincarnated Trait, TAKANAH -STUMPTHE RABBI (110)
ESAV'S SECRET, Noahides Shidduch, KOSHER INTIMACY, Reincarnated Trait, TAKANAH -STUMPTHE RABBI (110)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=JWFyYK-hrVc
Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses the dangers of speech and the importance of careful communication. He emphasizes the need to avoid Lashon Hara (evil speech) an…
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