Category Archives: Shmiras Haloshon

Talmud Yerushalmi (Pe’ah 1:1) states that the reward for studying Torah is equivalent to that of all other mitzvos combined, and the punishment for speaking loshon hora is equivalent to that of all other sins combined.

“If a person says that a rabbi cannot sing and a cantor is not a scholar, he is guilty of speaking lashon hora.  But if someone says that a rabbi is not a scholar and the cantor cannot sing, it is tantamount to murder.” ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

“One who guards his mouth and tongue, guards his soul from troubles” ~ Mishlei 21:23

“Our Sages taught that hurtful words are, in fact, a graver sin than defrauding another of money.” – Rambam

People are mirrors for each other. If you see the faults of another person and they don’t leave you alone, it is truly your own faults you see. This is G-d’s great kindness to us, for without this mirror-effect we … Continue reading →

“Talk is powerful. Speak bad about someone and you expose all the ugliness in him, in yourself and in whoever happens to be paying attention. Once exposed, the wound begins to fester and all are hurt. Speak good about the … Continue reading →

The Torah decrees: “Lo yachel devaro” – Do not violate your word.  The word yachel relates to the word chalul – hollow.  A person must realize that his words are not empty and hollow, but rather they give rise to … Continue reading →

The following is drawn from the writings of the holy Alshich: How can one speak before the King of kings with a mouth which utters forbidden talk? Would not God, as it were, respond, “Who is this shameful person who … Continue reading →

“You stumbled this morning and spoke the forbidden?  Then strengthen yourself once more, and succeed in the afternoon.” ~ Chofetz Chaim