Please Say/Whisper The Words Out Loud
Lesson 1
Generally, a person who speaks lashon hora does so from a somewhat
smug and haughty perspective. Such a person, says the chofetz chaim,
shows him/herself to be conceited, because by speaking as he does, he
apparently sees himself as faultless. If we are truly aware of our
faults, we would be reluctant to speak badly of others.
Lesson 2
Another aspect of Lashon hora is Rechilus - which means speech
which can cause ill feelings to be aroused. Rechilus comes from the
word Rachil, a peddler. Just like a peddler, someone who speaks
rechilus hears what one person has to say and hen goes and repeats it
to the next person, thereby causing ill feelings. To be continued.
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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
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