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Shmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim – Day 201 (Hilchos Rechilus)Beginning Hilchos RechilusThe Chafetz Chaim introduces Rechilus—revealing what one person said about another—as a severe aveira linked to bloodshed. It destroys lives, families, and communities.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!
2025-12-2602 min
The Motivation Congregation: The #1 Torah & Mussar PodcastParshas Vayigash: The Chofetz Chaim Meets Rav Elchonon Wasserman - An Unbelievable StoryA handful of students follow Rabbi Elchonon Wasserman to Radan and find themselves in a quiet side room with the Chafetz Chaim, where a single question reshapes how we think about reward, struggle, and spiritual stature. We unpack the startling reading of Yaakov’s rush to see Yosef—why “before I die” carries a deeper fear that their places in the World to Come may not be side by side—and turn it into a playbook for modern life.We share the core idea: reward aligns with the pain you accept for a higher purpose. Yosef’s singular tes...
2025-12-2504 minShmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim – Day 194Reviewing the Seven RulesThe Chafetz Chaim repeats the seven conditions of toeles—a reminder that emotion must never overrule halacha, and speech must remain carefully measured and pure.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!
2025-12-1002 min
2025-11-2415 min
Stories of EmunhaWhen One Word Changes EverythingIn this shiur, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores the deep power of one word. Using the story of Bilam, who planned to destroy Klal Yisrael with a single word, we learn how speech—just one moment of it—holds the power to build or destroy.From the Gemara in Sanhedrin to the teachings of the Chafetz Chaim, this episode covers how careful we need to be with our words, especially during times like Tisha B’Av. Rabbi Rahimi also introduces a practical way to grow in this area: taking on the Chafetz Chaim Daily Companion.List...
2025-11-1806 min
Rabbi Dr. Eliezer BrodtR’ Chaim and His Chumash Seforim (Part 1)0:00 – Introduction
4:26 – Ta'ama D'Kra
10:13 – Feedback on the sefer
13:27 – Deeper dive into the sefer
18:18 – The Steipler on Chumash
19:24 – Chumash and the Haskalah
21:02 – R’ Shlomo Kluger learning Tanach
21:35 – R’ Yaakov Kamenetsky
23:43 – Simchas HaNefesh on Tanach
24:20 – Pri Megadim
25:05 – Menucha Kedosha on Tanach
27:54 – Chafetz Chaim & Chumash
28:39 – The Gra and Chumash in his Beis Medrash
33:00 – Targumim
34:49 – Chasser / Malei and Mesorah
2025-11-0700 min
Daily BitachonBecome a partner with GdTrust in God: From Psalm to Parable Welcome to Daily Bitachon We begin with Psalm 25:2: {Adonai, b'echa batachti, al avosha. Al yail'tzu oivai li.} ( אלהי בך בטחתי אל אבושה אל יעלצו אויבי לי .) "My God, in You I have trusted; let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies exalt over me." The Midrash of the Stranger There is a beautiful {Midrash on this verse Midrash Tehillim} The story tells of a man entering a country at its border. The country's guards seized him immediately. The man cried out, "Do not strike me, for I am a member of the King's Household!" Hearing this, the guards released him and guarded him until morning. In th...
2025-10-2800 min
The Untangled DafZevachim 36b - The Chafetz Chaim Strikes AgainAnother stunning example of the Chafetz Chaim's insistence on reuniting fragmented sugyos into a single edifice.
2025-10-2004 minThe Untangled DafZevachim 36b - The Chafetz Chaim Strikes AgainAnother stunning example of the Chafetz Chaim's insistence on reuniting fragmented sugyos into a single edifice.
2025-10-2004 min
The Untangled DafZevachim 28a - The Chafetz Chaim's intervention in an exegetical sugyaThe Chafetz Chaim restructures yet another sugya in his Likutei Halachos, this time just to allow the exegetical process to unfold in sequence.
2025-10-1305 minThe Untangled DafZevachim 28a - The Chafetz Chaim's intervention in an exegetical sugyaThe Chafetz Chaim restructures yet another sugya in his Likutei Halachos, this time just to allow the exegetical process to unfold in sequence.
2025-10-1305 min
The Untangled DafZevachim 22a - The Chafetz Chaim's reversal of the sequenceUnderstanding why the Chafetz Chaim saw the need to switch the order of the statements of Reish Lakish
2025-10-0605 minThe Untangled DafZevachim 22a - The Chafetz Chaim's reversal of the sequenceUnderstanding why the Chafetz Chaim saw the need to switch the order of the statements of Reish Lakish
2025-10-0605 min
The Motivation Congregation: The #1 Torah & Mussar PodcastI INTERVIEWED MY HONORABLE FATHER ESQ. ABOUT HIS INCREDIBLY RARE SEFER BY THE CHOFETZ CHAIM HE OWNS!Perched on our family bookshelf is a remarkable relic of Jewish history: a rare edition of "Nidchei Yisrael" (The Dispersed of Israel) by the revered Chafetz Chaim. Its significance transcends its age and content, primarily due to a profound personal connection etched within its pages. My great-grandfather's name is listed among the patrons who financed its publication, forging a tangible link to our family’s Eastern European heritage.Authored by the Chafetz Chaim, this practical guide was intended for Jews immigrating to America during the massive early 20th-century exodus. Despite his initial reservations about leaving Europe, he ac...
2025-09-1811 minStories of EmunhaThe Blessings of Learning Sefer Chafetz ChaimRabbi Yaakov Rahimi tells a moving story about families who saw blessings in their lives after committing to learn Sefer Chafetz Chaim on Shmirat HaLashon each day. From daughters finding their match to parents blessed with children, the power of reducing lashon hara and increasing Torah study brings real change. Based on the words of the Manchester Rosh Yeshiva, this episode reminds us that learning these laws daily can bring bracha into our lives in different ways.Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai...
2025-09-0203 minStories of EmunhaOne Word Can Change EverythingIn this shiur, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores the deep power of one word. Using the story of Bilam, who planned to destroy Klal Yisrael with a single word, we learn how speech—just one moment of it—holds the power to build or destroy.From the Gemara in Sanhedrin to the teachings of the Chafetz Chaim, this episode covers how careful we need to be with our words, especially during times like Tisha B’Av. Rabbi Rahimi also introduces a practical way to grow in this area: taking on the Chafetz Chaim Daily Companion.List...
2025-08-0106 minRabbi Dr. Eliezer BrodtR’ Chaim and the Oral Pesakim of the Chazon Ish – Part Two0:00 Introduction – Recap
3:23 Maharil
5:00 Tashbetz Koton
9:52 Hanhagos of the Arizal
11:34 Context of this Genre of Seforim
14:46 Magen Avraham and Arizal
16:30 Reliability
19:26 Shimush Talmidei Chachomim & Reading Gedolim Books
20:23 Toldos Adam
22:01 Chafetz Chaim’s Sons’ Work
24:00 Importance of Live Shimush Talmidei Chachomim
31:20 R’ Meir Greinman’s Work
32:55 R’ Chaim Kanievsky’s Comments on this Work
34:02 R’ Kalman Kahana
36:00 Samples from Kuntres HaZichronos
2025-07-2200 min
Building a Mishkan Within: Rav Shlomo Katz on Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh33. How did the Chafetz Chaim Strengthen Himself?Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David uncover a quiet moment of strength drawn from Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh: when the Chafetz Chaim felt spiritually weak, he returned to the basics—emunah peshutah.Sometimes, the deepest renewal comes not from something new, but from reminding ourselves of what’s always been true.Rebuilding starts by returning to the foundation.
2025-07-151h 01
Shmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim - Day 129Two Witnesses? Still Lashon HaraEven if two people testify to the same claim, if it’s not in Beis Din, it’s still Lashon Hara. Reputation and halacha—not hearsay—define credibility.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!Daily Chafetz Chaim Day 130 Scheduled:
2025-07-0902 min
Shmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim - Day 107Worse Than Speaking ItThe Chafetz Chaim teaches that accepting Lashon Hara is often worse than saying it. Belief alone—without a word—is enough to bring tragic consequences, as seen in Tanach.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!
2025-05-1802 minStories of EmunhaShmirat Halashon Part 41 Watch Your WordsIn this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares powerful lessons from the Chafetz Chaim on the lasting impact of speech. Even when an action does not happen, the intention behind it counts in Heaven — but words, once spoken, can create lasting damage. Rabbi Rahimi explains how carelessness with lashon hara can erase years of mitzvot and leave a person shocked at their judgment. Learn how to protect your words and your spiritual rewards by understanding the true power of speech. Based on teachings from the Chafetz Chaim and real-life examples, this class brings the urgency of guarding our mouths into fo...
2025-04-2817 min
Shmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim - Day 86The Power of Ben Adam L’ChaveiroThe Chafetz Chaim emphasizes that mitzvos bein adam l’chaveiro are of utmost importance—sometimes even more than bein adam l’Makom. Lashon Hara weakens our connection to others and must be avoided.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!
2025-03-3002 minShmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim - Day 71When Hate Has a Place
Can you hate an unrepentant sinner? The Chafetz Chaim explores the boundaries of tochecha and the path back to love through teshuva.
Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!
2025-02-2303 min
SeforimchatterThe 1929 Chevron Massacre (with Yardena Schwartz)#330> Sponsored by Genazym. Check out the beautiful new catalogue for auction 20: Winter event. > Many fascinating items including a letter from the Baal HaTanya, marginal notes of the Rema M’Fano, the Chafetz Chaim’s letter to his wife, Rav Chaim Kanievsky’s personal Siddur, and more. The auction will take place Sunday, February 16 at 1PM EST: https://www.genazym.com/auction/624-20-en/> To view the Chafetz Chaim's letter to his wife: https://www.genazym.com/auction/624-20-en/lot-62-23/> We discussed David Shainberg of Memphis and how his st...
2025-01-261h 04Shmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim - Day 50Growth After MistakesWhat if someone changed? The Chafetz Chaim warns against dredging up past wrongs. Teshuva means letting the past truly remain the past.
Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!
2025-01-0502 minShmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim - Day 45Understanding the Rule of Three.
Can speaking in front of three people ever lessen the severity of Lashon Hara? The Chafetz Chaim unpacks this complex and often misunderstood concept.
Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!
2024-12-2502 minShmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim - Day 43
Choosing Embarrassment Over SinThe Chafetz Chaim teaches that being perceived as foolish in this world is better than a moment of wrongdoing in the next.
Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!
2024-12-2003 minShmiras Halashon DailyDaily Chafetz Chaim - Day 41Day 41
Today's lesson highlights the gravity of Lashon Hara, which the Chafetz Chaim teaches is worse than the gravest sins. Even under pressure, guarding our words is non-negotiable—because our speech shapes our world.
This daily lesson is presented by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, as part of the Real Judaism series. You can find more content like this at RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share so you never miss a chance to deepen your understanding of Torah and Jewish living!
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2024-12-1501 min
SeforimchatterAuctionChatter: With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Taj Art Auction 11 catalogue#252.> Sponsored by Taj Art > The auction will take place Sunday, Dec 24, 12:00 PM EST. > To view the complete catalogue and bid on items (make sure to register first!) click here. 1. To view and bid on Lot 9, Me’ein Ganim see here.2. To view and bid on Lot 11, Eitz HaDaas of Rav Shimshon Morpurgo see here. 3. To view and bid on Lot 12, Divrei Zikaron of Rav Yosef Stadthagen, an ethical work on Shulchan Aruch Hilchos Shechita & Bedikah see here.4. To view...
2023-12-201h 46
Jewish Ideas to Change the WorldJewish Military Ethics: A Comparison of Being a Soldier in the Diaspora and the Israeli Army TodayA virtual event presentation by Rabbi Ian PearAbout the Event:This text-based class will focus on the nature of Israel’s army. It will look at the halachot of being a soldier in a Diaspora army, based on the Chafetz Chaim’s Machane Yisrael, and compare that to being an individual soldier in the Israeli army today.About the Speaker:Rabbi Chaim (Ian) Pear, a Rabbi, lawyer and social activist living in Jerusalem, is the founder of Shir Hadash, a popular Jerusalem based Synagogue, Educational Institute and Community Center, as well...
2023-11-2558 min
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vayeitzei: A Study of Resolute Decision MakingWhat happens when a profound decision alters the course of history? Enter the realm of insightful Jewish narratives and join us as we dissect the profound effect of Jacob's decision to return to Har Hamoriah for prayer. The story of Rachel Emeinu naming her son Naftali, epitomizing struggle and growth, is woven into this tapestry of wisdom. Our knowledgeable guests will share fresh perspectives and interpretations to broaden your horizons.The essence of resilience is echoed in the dedication of Jewish leaders like the Rambam and the Chafetz Chaim. Despite hurdles and tribulations, their resolve to achieve...
2023-11-2428 min
Yahrtzeit YomiRav Mordechai Zuckerman - כ חשון - #830Yahrtzeit Yomi #830!!
כ חשון (Shabbos)
Rav Mordechai Zuckerman
רב מרדכי ליב ב״ר דוד נחמי׳
מאיר עיני ישראל
(1910 - 2003)
20 Cheshvan (Shabbos) was the 20th yahrtzeit of Rav Mordechai Leib Zuckerman, author of Meir Einei Yisrael (1912-2003). He was born in Samagron, a city near Vilna. In 1931, he moved to Radin to learn with the Chafetz Chaim. After the petirah of the Chafetz Chaim, Rav Mordechai Leib stayed in Radin for eight more years. During the war, he arrived in the Kovna ghetto, where he acted as shamash for Rav Avraham Grodzinsky, the mashgia...
2023-11-0603 min
Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast CollectionThinking Talmudist: The Dog-Faced Generation in the Times of MessiahDo we truly understand the role the Talmud plays in our spiritual, Torah-led lives? Join us as we explore the profound importance that studying the Talmud holds. Rabbi Wolbe breaks down how the Talmud provides invaluable insights into Torah, aiding us to accomplish Mitzvahs and align our lives with Torah principles.As we navigate the labyrinth of Talmudic teachings, we unearth signs and events marking the herald of the Messiah, as described in the Talmud. Rabbi Wolbe draws thought-provoking comparisons between the pre-Messianic era, marked by alternating periods of famine, sufficiency, and war, and the present-day situation...
2023-10-2347 min
Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh WolbeEp. 35 - The Dog-Faced Generation in the Times of Messiah (Sanhedrin 96b)Do we truly understand the role the Talmud plays in our spiritual, Torah-led lives? Join us as we explore the profound importance that studying the Talmud holds. Rabbi Wolbe breaks down how the Talmud provides invaluable insights into Torah, aiding us to accomplish Mitzvahs and align our lives with Torah principles.As we navigate the labyrinth of Talmudic teachings, we unearth signs and events marking the herald of the Messiah, as described in the Talmud. Rabbi Wolbe draws thought-provoking comparisons between the pre-Messianic era, marked by alternating periods of famine, sufficiency, and war, and the present-day situation...
2023-10-2347 min
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2023-10-1301 min
Say NO To Lashon HaraSay NO To Lashon Hara Day 25Welcome back to Say No to Lashon Hara, Day 25.
The entire project is being done as a zechut for Refu'a Shlema for Chana Bat Sima Feiga.
We are now beginning the actual book of Chafetz Chaim, after having gone through the lengthy introduction that the Chafetz Chaim felt was necessary before we even opened with the laws of Lashon Hara.
In opening the actual book dealing with the laws of Lashon Hara, the Chafetz Chaim starts with what is the single greatest misconception about Lashon Hara. "Asur lesaper begnut chavero afilu al emet gamur." A person is not allowed to...
2023-07-1104 minSay NO To Lashon HaraSay NO To Lashon Hara Day 24In the final part of the Chafetz Chaim's book on Lashon Hara, he discusses the severe consequences of speaking negatively about others. The Torah states that those who engage in this behavior are cursed, comparing it to hitting someone in secret. This means that the person being spoken about may not even know who is spreading rumors about them, making it difficult to address or stop the problem. Additionally, the Torah curses those who neglect specific commandments, showing that disregarding even one mitzvah is considered a rebellion against God. The Chafetz Chaim emphasizes that such actions undermine not only the...
2023-07-1004 minSay NO To Lashon HaraSay NO To Lashon Hara Day 23In this segment of "Say No to Lashon Hara," the focus is on the importance of telling stories accurately and avoiding exaggeration. While it may be tempting to add extra details for dramatic effect, even the smallest untruth or exaggeration is considered a lie. The Chafetz Chaim, a renowned Jewish scholar, explains that telling lies not only involves speaking negatively about someone but also spreads a bad reputation, making it a more severe form of Lashon Hara. Our words have a significant impact, and it is essential to be mindful of the potential harm caused by exaggerations or untruths.
The...
2023-07-0704 minSay NO To Lashon HaraSay NO To Lashon Hara Day 9In Say No to Lashon Hara Day 9, the Chafetz Chaim discusses the various sins and prohibitions associated with speaking lashon hara. People often underestimate the number of sins committed when they speak lashon hara, and recognizing the magnitude of these sins can help individuals understand the importance of controlling their speech. The Chafetz Chaim uses an analogy of warning signs to illustrate the dangerous nature of lashon hara. Just as a factory producing poison has numerous signs indicating the severity of the risks involved, lashon hara is similarly dangerous, as it has the potential to destroy relationships, bring exile, and...
2023-06-1605 minSay NO To Lashon HaraSay NO To Lashon Hara Day 5The Chafetz Chaim wrote a book called Sefer Chafetz Chaim, which consists of two parts – laws of Lashon Harah and laws of Rechilut. He sourced these laws from various parts of the Talmud, Halacha, and poskim. The name Chafetz Chaim comes from the verse that states "a person who desires life should guard their tongue from speaking evil." The book is divided into two parts – the practical application of Halacha and where the laws originated from. The Chafetz Chaim emphasized the importance of being precise and sourcing everything he said to prevent people from thinking it was just a mitzvah for...
2023-06-1205 minSay NO To Lashon HaraSay NO To Lashon Hara Day 4The Chafetz Chaim asks. How could it be that everyone seems to be speaking Lashon Hara? He explains that in this world we have something called the Yetzer Hara, the evil inclination. And this desire that's in each and every person, man, woman and child, old or young, his job is to convince you to do the wrong thing. Your Yetzer Hatov or your conscience is there to convince you to do the right thing. So knowing the tricks and tools of the he uses helps a person avoid being convinced by the Yetzer Hara. His strategy for your...
2023-06-1104 min
Rabbi Kalish - Foundations Series'! (& From Other Remarkable Speakers!)Rabbi Kalish - "Parshas Bamidbar" - "Walking with Modesty - Shavuous & Kablas Hatorah".Rabbi Kalish - "Parshas Bamidbar" - "Walking with Modesty - Shavuous & Kablas Hatorah".
(Two Amazing medrashim!!)
In the name of Rav Henach Lebowitz Zt"l Rosh Yeshiva of Chafetz Chaim - Be open to thinking differently! יסוד גדול בתורה..)
(Can be a life changer.. and a slightly different way of bringing out a very fundamental yesod we are already familiar with..).
Shiur #81 - FS = (Foundations Series).
2023-05-1831 min
L'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Yud 1-3)If you see someone steal,
Their identity can be revealed.
But address him in private before publicizing his name,
And do all you can to minimize his shame!
2023-05-0849 min
Erev Shabbos DrushParshas Emor - 5783 - Pesach Sheni: Understanding the FOMO that Chareidim ExperienceUnderstand why one can eat Chametz on Pesach Sheni? What is the contemporary message of Pesach Sheni ? How can one increase the chances of getting your prayers answered on Lag Ba'omer ? story of the Chafetz Chaim & his attempts of saying Kiddush Levana.
2023-05-0431 min
Great Jewish Stories of Iconic Torah GiantsChofetz Chaim• Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, known as the Chafetz Chaim, was born in Dzyatlava, Belarus, in 1838.• He was renowned for his teachings and attracted students from all over Europe; by 1869, his house became known as the Radin Yeshiva.• He published 21 books, most notably Chafetz Chaim (1873) - an organized and clarified sefer regarding the laws of Lashon Hara - and Mishnah Berurah (printed between 1894-1907), an authoritative source of Halacha.Support the show SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music...
2023-04-3002 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Tet)In front of someone's enemies, don't sing their praise,
Make sure to second guess what your message conveys.
It is best to learn about lashon hora as a child,
So that when they grow up, your mouth won't run wild!
2023-04-2735 minThe Motivation Congregation: The #1 Torah & Mussar PodcastLashon Hara - The Evil Language From the Dark Side of the Moon• Speech that states something negative about a person, even if true, is considered Lashon Hara (Evil Tongue).• Hotzaat Shem Ra ("spreading a bad name") consists of lies and is considered an even graver sin than Lashon Hara.• Gossiping is called Rechilut and is also prohibited by halakha.• In Numbers 12, Miriam spoke negatively about Moses, resulting in punishment from God.• Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan wrote two significant works on Evil Tongue: Chafetz Chaim and Shmirat HaLashon, their English adaptation Guard Your Tongue.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community...
2023-04-2603 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Chet)Don't speak lashon hara against an adult or kids,
Lashon hara, even to your family, the Torah forbids.
Don't speak lashon hara, especially to a goy,
But positive words can bring us great joy!
2023-04-2045 minSeforimchatterWith R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Legacy Judaica auction 11 catalogue#194.** Sponsored by Legacy Judaica**** The auction will be Sunday April 23rd at 1PM. Bid here: bit.ly/3GLi645 or attend in-person at Estreia, 978 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701**With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Legacy Judaica auction 11 catalogue and the many items contained therein. We discussed a number of the items, while discussing the historical significance of the items and various tidbits of information. We also made mention of newer editions of some of the items and the like.To see the catalogue and bid on items (make to register first): bit.l...
2023-04-181h 27L'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Zion 7-14)Don't believe lashon hara, even said in passing,
And don't believe it either if the speaker was harassing.
If lashon hara is supported by independent facts,
You can stay away from the sinner until what he stole is given back!
2023-04-1646 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Zion 1-6)Silence is not an admission of guilt,
Don't let lashon hara destroy the good reputation they've built.
You should believe the victim over the speaker,
A single witness is weak, but a rumor is weaker.
2023-04-1030 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Vuv 5-12)If you hear lashon hara, it is best to get up and leave,
If it is forbidden to say, it is also forbidden to believe.
If lashon hara is relevant, suspecting it is smart,
But that is not a license to harbor hatred in your heart!
2023-03-311h 07L'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Vuv 1-4)If you hear lashon hara, It is a sin to believe it's true,
But you can suspect it if the lashon hara is relevant to you.
If you are around lashon hara, it is best to leave that place,
Or show you don't believe it by making a face.
2023-03-2722 min
2023-03-261h 07
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2023-03-2317 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Heh)It is lashon hara to say that a person is dumb,
Or to say that people didn't like him in the town he came from.
Publicizing a certain piece of information,
Might be lashon hara depending on the situation.
2023-03-1944 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Daled 8-12)Don't speak about a person's bad personality,
Because people don't realize that their anger leads to immorality.
You can ask about a business partner before you interact,
Lashon hara is very difficult to properly retract.
2023-03-1244 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Daled 4-7)Don't publicize a one-off sin,
Even with two witnesses, don't report to beis din.
You can let a rabbi know if he'll keep it discreet,
And rebuke the sinner to prevent a repeat.
2023-03-1043 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Daled 1-3)If a Jew does a sin, assume it was out of his control,
Assume he did teshuva unless it was money that he stole.
Don't publicize the sin of someone's past,
It is lashon hara to put that person on blast!
2023-03-0232 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Gimel)It is lashon hara even if you say it as a joke,
And even if the listener didn't believe what was spoke.
Give others the benefit of the doubt,
Especially if you don't know how the whole story came about!
2023-02-2633 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Bet Halacha 4-13)Don't spread lashon hara if you're supposed to keep it confidential,
Don't mock a speaker by criticizing their credentials.
If you are a judge that has authority,
Don't tell the loser that you voted for him in the minority.
2023-02-1938 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Sefer Chafetz Chaim (Kelal Bet Halacha 1-3)Don't speak lashon hara, especially in a group,
This even applies if you have the inside scoop.
If you speak to three people, the work will get out,
The Chafetz Chaim teaches us what lashon hara is all about!
2023-02-1439 minL'chaim L'chaimLashon Hara: Intro to Sefer Chafetz Chayim (Aseen and Curses)The Chafetz Chaim quotes verses,
To tell us lashon hora will bring many curses.
Not speaking lashon hora will lengthen our days,
And help us walk in His ways!
2023-02-0329 min
Archive Prism of TorahParshas Bereishis- Shabbos and Tefilla, The Winning ComboDo you rush in and out of Shabbos? What is the secret spiritual power behind prayer? Join Rabbi Asaf Prisman as he shares incredible stories and wisdom of the Chafetz Chaim to transform how you connect to these pillars, unlock blessings, and reach new spiritual heights. Keywords:Shabbos, prayer, blessings, Chafetz Chaim, spiritualitywww.Prismoftorah.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0621 min
Rabbi Light ShiurimAre You Mochel Me? Exploring the Debate between the Chafetz Chaim & Rav Yisrael SalanterAre You Mochel Me? Exploring the Debate between the Chafetz Chaim & Rav Yisrael Salanter by Rabbi Noach Light
2022-10-2456 min
Shoavei Mayim Podcast featuring Rov Yoir AdlerMesilas Yesharim - September 20, 2022The Rov shares a special message on the Yarzheit of the Chafetz Chaim
2022-09-2007 min
Torah TemimaParshat Ekev D’var Torah- If Not Now, Then When?!The weekly D’var Torah on the Parsha, dealing with the importance of never procrastinating a Mitzvah. Sourced from the Halacha Yomit email, based on the Chafetz Chaim
2022-08-1902 min
Jewish History Uncensored#101 - Spinoza & DibukimIn this episode we take a more deeper look at the issues that Spinoza raised about authorship in Tanach. How would this fit into Jewish History? What basic flaw does this have from the broader picture of Jewish History? We also look at the crisis of Emuna which has clearly existed for at least one hundred years. In order to have a better understanding of this we take a careful look at the famed story of the Chafetz Chaim and the dibbuk. Did all of those involved see the story as authentic? Should one use this...
2022-08-1159 min
Kalman's StoriesThe Chafetz Chaim's Incredible Shabbos MealA great story from Rav Pesach Krohn's Storybook 'Around The Maggid's Table.
2022-07-3104 min
Zman Kehilla LaKol#362 - Parshat Pinchas - Binyamin v. DanThe Chafetz Chaim notes a significant irony in the national census found in our Parsha.
2022-07-2008 min
The Q & A with Rabbi Breitowitz PodcastQ&A- Demons, Cartoons & Conversion Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : podcasts@ohr.edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ 00:00 Clarification about R Aryeh Kaplan and use of drugs 00:58 Is there a source for wars being prevented for learning Torah? 07:05 What is an appropriate response to answer a secular person about slavery in the Torah? 14:14 How do we visualize demons, what did they look like? How did we know they were there? Are they present today, or did they go away with certain yeridas hadoros? 19:28 How should a convert act in terms of honoring parents, shomer negiah, etc.? 23:47 What is t...
2022-06-231h 53
Halacha HeadlinesRoe v. Wade revisited - Should we be debating it? | Impacts made by individuals – Recollections from the lives of Harav Nota Greenblatt Zt”l & Reb Zecharia Wallerstein Zt”lThe Chafetz Chaim on debates with ApikorsimHear about the man who preserved Kedushas Yisroel for the last seventy yearsThe Shidduch initiative – A glimpse into the life of Reb Zecharia Wallerstein
2022-05-201h 36
Zman Kehilla LaKol#334 - Parshat Mishpatim - It's All From HashemWe go back to 2013 when we discussed a very important idea of the Chafetz Chaim.
2022-01-2609 min
The Weekly Torah ControversySarah Schenirer, the Chafetz Chaim and Talmud Torah for womenThis presentation explores the context and development of women’s Talmud Torah in light of key historical figures and Halachic sources.
2022-01-1357 min
Hi Tech Torah MusingsFive Quick Divrei Torah on Pinchas 5781by Rabbi Gil Student of TorahMusings.com. In less than ten minutes: 1) Beis HaLevi on the Torah’s seemingly wrong explanation for Pinchas’ reward, 2) Chafetz Chaim on why Moshe did not answer Benos Tzelofchad’s question, 3) Ketzos HaChoshen on why the Zekeinim were embarrassed, 4) Rav Zalman Sorotzkin on the proper motivation for leading, 5) Rav Menachem Genack on why the korbanos are discussed in Parashas Pinchas
2021-06-2806 min
Inside ArtScroll PodcastInside ArtScroll Season 2 Episode 11: Avodas Hakorbanos with Rabbi Yoav Elan and Daniel RubinWritten by the Chafetz Chaim's son-in-law, Rav Aharon ben Rav Yosef HaKohen, Sefer Avodas Hakorbanos offers a clear exposition of the avodah in the Beis HaMikdash, including all the korbanos. ArtScroll’s Avodas Hakorbanos - Friedman Family Edition contains an elucidated English translation, including an explanatory introduction to each paragraph, notes and diagrams that make the beauty of the Beis HaMikdash services accessible to all of us. This Inside ArtScroll interview features a fascinating conversation with two experts in the avodas Beis HaMikdash, Rabbi Yoav Elan, who in addition to writing and illustrating for ArtScroll leads an online forum re...
2021-06-0636 min
Shiviti Rambam's Mishneh TorahRambam's Mishneh Torah: Class 45Class 45: Rambam's Introduction; exploring the lives and teachings of our Chachamim (Sages), focusing in this class on Yosef Ben Yo'ezer; Yose, Yosef, and nicknames; the beginning of the period of Zugot; on Jewish names like Farah and Mushka; a legal Ketubah with false names; Kohanim who are ransacking the Bet HaMikdash, letting it fall into disrepair as they become more like their Greek friends; the Jewish people turns to new leadership; the firs Halachic dispute in our history: the beginning of the debate surrounding "Semicha" in the Bet HaMikdash; Ashkenazim and Sepharadim and respect of Talmide Chachamim; a story...
2021-05-0340 min
Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David LapinYoma 4b - Information Sharing בל יאמרWe explore three interpretations of the Gemarra dealing with restrictions on information sharing, The Chafetz |Chaim, the Rambam and the Meiri.
2021-04-1513 min
The Carlebach PodcastThe Chafetz Chaim PURIM STORY - Guarding One's TongueThe Chafetz Chaim PURIM STORY - Guarding One's TongueAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-02-1701 minZman Kehilla LaKol#270 - Parshat Sh'mot - Holy GroundThe Chafetz Chaim asks where Moshe was standing when he encountered the Burning Bush.
2021-01-0610 min
Business Halacha DailyDo I Have to Buy Products From a Jew?Case: I buy a lot of supplies for my business. I can buy from a local Jewish hardware store, or from one of the big box stores. The local store has average prices, and the big box stores are cheaper. Question: Do I need to buy the products from the Jewish store? Answer: There is a pasuk that says, "Vechi simkiru mimkar l’amisecha oy kana miyad amisecha, al tinu ish es achiv” (When buying or selling to other Jews, don’t overcharge your fellow Jew). Rashi brings a...
2021-01-0603 min
Jewish History SoundbitesA Humble Giant: The Early Years of Rav Aharon Leib SteinmanA greatly respected Torah leader of recent times, Rav Aharon Leib Steinman (1914-2017) spent the last 60 years of his long life in Bnei Brak. Prior to that were quite a few stops along the way, each stage shaping his development.
A childhood in Brisk led to his studying in the local Toras Chesed Yeshiva of Rav Moshe Sokolovsky. Escaping the Polish army draft to Switzerland, he joined a Yeshiva there, eventually marrying and making his way to Israel.
Moving to Kfar Saba, he was the head of the Chafetz Chaim Yeshiva there until moving to Bnei Brak in the 1950's.
S...
2020-12-0930 min
Bais HaVaad on the ParshaVAYISHLACH 5781 - Tefillah Time: Tefillah in Times of Trouble, Mussaf & MorePlease save me from my brother, from Eisav . . .Bereishis 32:12The Gemara (Brachos 26b) derives from the pasuk of “Vayifga bamakom” in Parshas Vayeitzei (Bereishis 28:11) that Yaakov instituted the daily tefilah of Ma’ariv. In this pasuk in Parshas Vayishlach, Yaakov engages in tefilah b’eis tzarah (prayer in a time of crisis) and asks Hashem to save him. These two forms of tefilah parallel the Rambam’s description of two mitzvos d’Oraisa of tefilah: daily tefilah, which the Rambam derives from the pasuk of “Va’avadetem es Hashem Elokeichem” (Shemos 23:25), and crying out to Hashem in times of...
2020-11-3035 min
The Sweetness of YiddishkeitThe Prayer Within You | The Uncle Yitzy Show Ep. 05Parshas Toldos
- what is Hashem truly yearning for. The treasure hidden in our voice. How the Chafetz Chaim and Rabbi Mutzafi saved their children, all this and more in this weeks Uncle Yitzy Show!
--- New! call now The Sweetkeit Line: (972) 0765-980-394, for some excellent content - stories, ideas and even leave Your own Sweetkeit Messages.
2020-11-1907 min
Rabbi Moshe Walter's PodcastThe Concise List Of Mitzvos of The Chafetz Chaim- IntroductionIntroduction
The First Episode in The New and Current Sefer HaMitzvos Podcast
2020-11-0409 min
Jewish History SoundbitesThe Life of the Chofetz Chaim: Part IV Personalities & PublicationsThe Chafetz Chaim influenced the Jewish People in many ways, among them through his Yeshiva in Radin and through the many popular books which he authored. Through his Yeshiva he influenced generations of students, while hiring a staff of Roshei Yeshiva par excellence. Rav Moshe Londinski, Rav Naftali Trop, Rav Yerucham Levovitz, the Chafetz Chaim's own sons in law Rav Hirsh Levinson and Rav Mendel Zaks, to mention a few. Though the Yeshiva experience a bit of downturn with passing of the old generation, the name lived on in other Yeshivas founded to carry his memory.
The Mishna Berura was t...
2020-09-1341 min
Jewish History SoundbitesSisters of the Revolution Part II: To Teach or not to Teach?Facing the various challenges presented by modern times, education for girls loomed as a viable solution. Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch promulgated traditional education for Jewish women early on in his career, and later implemented it in his Realschule in Frankfurt in 1853. Formal Torah education for girls was thus a reality and could be copied by other communities facing similar challenges.
The Chafetz Chaim decried the state of traditional Jewish life in many of his writings, and declared that Torah education for girls is imperative at this juncture of history in light of the challenges of modernity.
The context of the t...
2020-09-0931 min
Jewish History SoundbitesGreat American Jewish Cities #2: BaltimoreOne of the most storied Jewish communities in the United States, Baltimore has a fair amount of "firsts". First ordained Orthodox Rabbi to serve in the US - Rabbi Joseph Rice, first Day School outside of NY and first kosher Hot Dog stand at a Major League Baseball stadium.
Home to famous institutions like Ner Israel and Talmudical Academy - Chafetz Chaim, and famous individuals like Rav Yaakov Yitzchak Ruderman, Rabbi Herman Neuberger and Rabbi Moshe Heineman, Baltimore has made its on American Jewish life. At the same time, less famous aspects of the city's past come...
2020-05-0542 min
Jewish History SoundbitesThe Center of it All: Great Rabbis in WarsawCapital of the Jewish world, Warsaw played a central role in all aspects of Jewish life - politically, culturally, socially and of course religiously. Great rabbinical figures served in official capacities in the Warsaw Rabbinate, in the city's educational institutions, in unofficial positions as residents of the city, and of course as visitors to the country's capital.
One of the prominent Rabbinic families that served generations of the Warsaw Jewish community was the Zilberbergs. The most famous of whom was Rav Naftali Vershover (1848-1930), who was close with all the great leaders of his day and served...
2020-04-3031 min
Shiurim on Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer by Rabbi Reuven Chaim KleinEpisode 111: Chapter 53a - The Sin of Lashon HaRa
Sexual restraint & verbal restrain during the month of Shvat and Shovavim / Yosef is the paragon of the Tzaddik (Yesod) / One who slanders forfeits his portion in the World to Come / A real picture of the Chafetz Chaim / A "curse" as a lower-level prohibition / Speaking Lashon HaRa is destructive / The Jews complain about Hashem & the manna only to be punished by fire / The Jews prefer a plague to a fire / The Divine Fire of Punishment rests underground & consumes Nadav & Avihu, plus Korach's congregation / The Chronology of the Mitonnenim (Complainers) Story / The Divine fire also helps those who die achieve atonement
2020-04-2100 min
2020-01-2045 min