Category Archives: Shmiras Haloshon

This is Crucial!

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Emuna Daily

“Whoever speaks loshon hora raises sins to the Heavens.” (Arachin 15b), The Chofetz Chaim teaches that this should be taken literally. When we speak negatively of our fellow Jews, this causes the sins of our people to be noted in Heaven, where they … Continue reading →

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The Antidote

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Emuna Daily

If someone transgressed by speaking loshon hora or r’chilus, the antidote is for him to consistently speak words of Torah. ~ Vilna Gaon zt”l

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Accusing Angels

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Emuna Daily

When we speak lashon hara against others, the accusing angels speak against us in the Heavenly Court. ~ Chofetz Chaim

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Your Donation

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Emuna Daily

If we were asked to donate money to rebuild the Beis HaMikdash, how proud we would be to have this opportunity.  We would donate to the best of our ability, in order to have a portion in this great merit. … Continue reading →

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I agree. (Oy!)

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Emuna Daily

If the person listening to lashon hara explicitly agrees to what was said, he is considered to have both heard and spoken lashon hara and his transgression is twofold. ~ Chafetz Chaim

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2 Pieces of Paper – Make a Choice

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Emuna Daily

R’ Gavriel Friedman suggests that before you speak loshon hara about someone, first write down everything you want to say including all the juicy contents.  When you are done, then take out another piece of paper and write the words … Continue reading →

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Two Walls

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Emuna Daily

Chazal observe that Hashem placed the tongue behind two walls, the teeth and the lips, so that one refrain from inappropriate speech.

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It’s a trap!

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Emuna Daily

Many people fall into the trap and tell their wives all that has happened in their relationships with others. Aside from the prohibition of lashon hara, doing so foments much strife.  Therefore, one who is careful about his soul, should … Continue reading →

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Delay

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Delay your speech if you want your words to be straight and free of deceit as a master archer is slow to take aim when splitting a grain of wheat. ~ Shmuel HaNaggid (993-1056).

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Far Worse

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Telling lashon hara about a Jew to someone that is not Jewish is an even graver sin.

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