# 4528 Land the Slander?
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Q - Dearest Rov and my greatest friend. On two occasions, I have overheard people speaking Loshen Horah (slander and bad language) about me and others in the community. Should I say something to them or just distance myself without giving a reason?
Answer
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is likely better not to intervene, as it is liable to have the opposite effect and create a ‘Machloikes’ or unnecessary and unhelpful conflict.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
Answered by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
Published: November 9, 2023
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