Chofetz Chaim Podcast: Q&A

R' Elchonon Kuritsky
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Insightful classes exploring the laws and rationale behind proper speech. Given in a Question-and-Answer format. Based on Sefer Chofetz Chaim.

  1. 04/14/2022

    Q#13b: Why is Lashon Hara called "False"? (Another explanation)

    An explanation of how Lashon Hara distorts the truth even though it appears to be true.

  2. 04/13/2022

    Q#13: Why is Lashon Hara called "False"?

    The fundamental laws of Lashon Hara apply even if the speech is true, so why is the prohibition sourced in the phrase "don't bear a false report"

  3. 04/12/2022

    Q#12: Can going to a Shiur be problematic?

    Depending on our intentions, even going to something as seemingly positive as a Torah class can be prohibited.

  4. 04/11/2022

    Q#11: But it's impossible!?

    How is it possible to refrain and hold back from the sin of Lashon Hara considering the difficult situations we often find ourselves in?

  5. 04/10/2022

    Q#10c: How does gratitude to Hashem prevent Lashon Hara? (Another approach)

    The root cause of Lashon Hara is given and recognizing goodness by definition is its antithesis.

  6. 04/08/2022

    Q#10b: How can we see others more positively?

    We delve further into the concept of appreciating the good in our lives. Using this appreciation as an antidote to negativity.

  7. 04/07/2022

    Q#10a: How does remembering Hashem's kindness relate to Lashon Hara?

    The Magen Avraham tells us that the story of Miriam speaking Lashon Hara about Moshe is alluded to in the blessing of "Ahava Rabba", how are we to understand this reference?

  8. 04/06/2022

    Q#9: What about Dale Carnegie?

    Didn't previous Gedolim advocate learning Dale Carnegie books as a tool, besides aren't we told that we should accept wisdom by anyone who says it?

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Insightful classes exploring the laws and rationale behind proper speech. Given in a Question-and-Answer format. Based on Sefer Chofetz Chaim.

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  • Creator
    R' Elchonon Kuritsky
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © R' Elchonon Kuritsky
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