Lesson 1
We are in a world filled with stress, anger
and derision, all of which continually, powerfully pull in the opposite
direction. The chofetz chaim whose life was a testimony to the enormous positive
power of shmirat halashon, said that the daily study of these halachot is the
best way to succeed in this mitzvah. Not only does such study fortify one with
knowledge, it rewards us with the Heavenly assistance we need to put our
learning into practice.
Lesson 2
When you are around people who are speaking
lashon hora, and you feel that they wont listen to you tell them to stop, you
are still required to speak to them about it. Silence - can be construed as
approval. So therefore, try to defend the victim even if you feel your efforts
will be fruitless.
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Lashon
Hora = Saying a derogatory/negative statement about someone else that
is TRUE
Motzi Shaim Ra (Defamation of Character) = Saying a
derogatory statement that is FALSE
About Whom is it Forbidden to
Speak Lashon Hora - Any Individual Jew - Alive or not, - adult or
child, family member (spouse, in-laws, parent, child, siblings), groups/sects of
Jews, Entire Jewish Nation
Important Numbers
