Category Archives: Shmiras Haloshon

It has been tried and proven that if a person applies himself to shemiras halashon, the more he grows accustomed to it, the easier it becomes. He will begin to notice the improper words that leave his mouth, whereas he … Continue reading →

The prohibition against speaking and hearing loshon hora also applies to relatives.  Therefore a father is permitted to inquire about his son’s studies only if he will try to help his son.  If the questioning is merely out of curiosity, … Continue reading →

Just by opening one’s mouth, he can forfeit his portion in the World to Come, as our sages taught, “A person who humiliates his fellow in public has no portion in the World to Come.” ~ Bava Metzia 59

Your words are fire! They can bring warmth and comfort Or spread and destroy Everything!

The Torah so strictly forbids lashon hara because it awakens the Satan to raise accusations against the Jewish people.  These accusations can even lead to untimely death. ~ Chofetz Chaim zt”l

Speech is the most precious of all human faculties.  Therefore, one must carefully guard his tongue by practicing the trait of silence.  He must treat his words like gold, silver, and precious jewels, which are locked away in a safe … Continue reading →

Through Torah study, the damage caused by lashon hara can be repaired to some extent.  The Gemara states (Arachin 15b): “How can speakers of lashon hara correct their deeds? If they are scholars, let them toil in Torah, as the … Continue reading →

Our Sages tell us that even if a person restrains himself from forbidden speech for just a mere moment, he will merit the special hidden light reserved for those who guard their tongues – as we see from the words … Continue reading →