Category Archives: Shmiras Haloshon

If one began to speak and realizes that by concluding his point, he will speak loshon hara, he must stop in mid-sentence and change the subject. ~ Chofetz Chaim

Man’s power of speech is a spiritual force and it has great effect in the higher spheres.  Consequently, the damage wrought by improper speech in the higher worlds is severe and awesome.  And the greater the damage, the greater is … Continue reading →

Do you think Hashem gave us impossible commandments?  Commandments that humans cannot be expected to fulfill?  A person need only make the decision that he will not transgress this mitzvah, and he will be granted Heavenly assistance.  He will find … Continue reading →

The Holy One Belssed Be He desires no dealings with a baal lashon hara and does not wish to save him from misfortune. ~ The Chofetz Chaim citing a Midrash

He who profanes his mouth and says a vulgar word can uproot a good decree of seventy years ~ Kesuvos 8b Advice: Whenever you are about to speak or listen to lashon hara, ask yourself “is it worth it?”

Just as a k’zayis of pork is a sin unto itself, so too is each word of slander. ~ Chafetz Chaim

If a person lets an evil word leave his lips, spirits of impurity seize that word and use it to defile any words of holiness he may later speak. He thereby loses the merit of his holy words. ~ Chafetz … Continue reading →