• Q#13b: Why is Lashon Hara called "False"? (Another explanation)
    Apr 14 2022

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

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    4 mins
  • Q#13: Why is Lashon Hara called "False"?
    Apr 13 2022

    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"

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    5 mins
  • Q#12: Can going to a Shiur be problematic?
    Apr 12 2022

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

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    5 mins
  • Q#11: But it's impossible!?
    Apr 11 2022

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

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    5 mins
  • Q#10c: How does gratitude to Hashem prevent Lashon Hara? (Another approach)
    Apr 10 2022

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

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    5 mins
  • Q#10b: How can we see others more positively?
    Apr 8 2022

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

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    5 mins
  • Q#10a: How does remembering Hashem's kindness relate to Lashon Hara?
    Apr 7 2022

    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?

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    9 mins
  • Q#9: What about Dale Carnegie?
    Apr 6 2022

    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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    6 mins