December 2015

31
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 19 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 19 Teves 9:5,6 When you are allowed to tell Reuven about a potentially bad partner, that’s only if they’re not yet partners, if they’re already partners it depends; if Reuven is the type to immediately break the partnership, then you cant tell him. If he will just protect himself from losses then its ok.

30
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 18 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 18 Teves 9:3 If you know that Reuven is plotting to hurt Shimon, you must tell Shimon provided fulfillment of aforementioned conditions. 4) you must be sure that by telling Shimon, hell stay away from Reuven, but if hes type to make preemptive strike on Reuven and make a bigger fight, then you cant tell him.

29
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 17 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 17 Teves 9:1 If you know bad things about the ploni that Reuven wants to enter partnership with, you must tell Reuven, provided that you fulfill these conditions A. its definitely destructive to partner B. must not exaggerate C. must intend ltoeles (be sure that Reuven will actually take your advice) D. seek alternative methods first E.

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28
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 16 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 16 Teves 8:4 Rechilus is asur even if the comment ploni made wasnt so bad, ex. When Sarah said, and my husband is old, Hashem didnt repeat that part to Avraham. 8:5 if someone tells you a secret, you may not repeat it, it can damage him and isnt derech tznius.

27
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 15 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 15 Teves 8:1 Asur to say Avak rechilus – negative implication (e.g. to tell Reuven how Shimon said lets not talk about what Reuven did). 8:2. Praise that will cause hard feelings is also avak rechilus (e.g. to praise one before his spouse or partner about their charity giving; it will make the other think their wasting

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26
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 14 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 14 Teves 7:5 Asur to believe rechilus regardless of who is telling it to you, even one’s spouse. The Chofetz Chaim gives some advice – showing your willingness to listen, will bring many more such stories, and with them much heartache.

25
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 13 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 13 Teves 7:3 Asur to tell someone how ploni badmouthed him, likewise asur to tell that someones wife and relatives because theyll get upset at ploni. 7:4 Much worse to say rechilus to a non-Jew about a Jew, because he may harm the Jew. Also asur to denigrate product or service that Jew provided for non-Jew.

24
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 12 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 12 Teves 7:2 Asur to say rechilus on an am haaretz. On a Talmid Chacham is much worse a) its probably false b) it violates mitzvah to honor and respect them c) much worse ramifications e.g. it can ruin his influence, create big fight, cause him to lose his position.

23
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 11 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 11 Teves 7:1 Laws of rechilus apply to all Jews, and no difference if subject is a man, woman or child. Chofetz Chaim warns against telling a parent that another child hit his son because it can cause a big feud (unless all conditions have been met, will be discussed later).

22
Dec

Chofetz Chaim Daily 10 Teves

Chofetz Chaim Daily 10 Teves 6:8 Asur to believe rechilus even if it was a casual remark. See Hilchos LH chapter seven 10-14 for all laws of masiach lefi tumo. 6:9 Mutar to believe rechilus if you have circumstantial proof ONLY if a)theres no way to favorably interpret the evidence b)proof is directly related to rechilus story c)you yourself witnessed

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