Please Say/Whisper The Words Out LoudLesson 1
Rechilus
includes repeating negative information which can cause bad feelings.
For example telling someone "your neighbor told me you are lazy"
Lesson 2
Rechilus
also involves relating information which is not negative about someone,
yet will cause bad feelings to the listener. For example if you hear a
groom is contemplating breaking his engagement. After a lot of thought
he decides not to break it off. It would be considered rechilus to tell
the bride "I heard that the groom wanted to break the engagement. The
same law would apply if someone would look for a new partner, tenant...
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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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