February 2022

28
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 28 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 28 Adar 7:3 Asur to believe LH even if heard from two people. They are wicked people who we do not trust to spoil a good person’s name because they are speaking LH. 7:4 Asur to believe a rumor that ploni did an aveira, may suspect until clarified. One may relate it in conversation, but not purposely

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27
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 26-27 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 26 Adar  6:11 Heter to suspect is only to protect yourself. It is absolutely forbidden to mistreat, release oneself from obligations to, or hate that person. 6:12 Tshuva from believing LH includes removing the story and any ill will from your heart. Chofetz Chaim Daily 27 Adar  7:1 Asur to believe LH even if the story was said publicly. 7:

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24
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 24-25 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 24 Adar  6:7 The sin of LH is commonly caused by not judging favorably. 6:8 It is much worse if the subject is a Talmid Chacham, whom one must try harder to judge favorably. Chofetz Chaim Daily 25 Adar  6:9 Anything that is asur for someone to SAY, is also LH to BELIEVE. 6:10 One is allowed to SUSPECT that a story is

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23
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 23 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 23 Adar  6:5 If one is in a group of people saying LH who will not accept rebuke & he can’t leave or put his fingers in his ears, then he MUST 1)Resolve not to believe 2)Be unhappy to listen 3)Not show consent. 6:6 It is a sin if he was aware they were going to speak

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22
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 22 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 22 Adar  6:3 If someone wants to tell you LH, ask him if there will be toeles for you to listen. Otherwise asur. 6:4 Mitzva to listen to LH IF: 1) Letting speaker finish his story will allow you to show listeners its false. 2) Listening to angry speaker will vent his anger and prevent from spreading

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21
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 21 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 21 Adar  6:1 Asur to BELIEVE LH, as it says Lo sisa sheima shav. Believing is worse than speaking. 6:2 Asur to LISTEN to LH. Mutar if there is a valid toeles, for example you’ll be able to protect yourself/others.

20
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 19-20 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 19 Adar  5:5 Saying that someone is weak can damage him for shidduchim or getting a job. Asur to say that ploni isn’t as rich as thought to be, if it will make it hard for him to get a loan. 5:6 RULE: It depends who you are talking about. A positive for one person may be

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17
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 17-18 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 17 Adar 4:12 To repent for LH, one must ask subject mechila (only if he was hurt; socially, emotionally, etc.) It is impossible for a habitual LH speaker to ask mechila from everyone he pained. 5:1 If you see someone doing sins bein adam l’chaveiro, (ex. not lending money that he could afford) you must not tell

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16
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 16 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 16 Adar 4:11 One seeking info about a potential shidduch/partner may ask others, and they may say necessary info (See rechilus Chap. 9 for more detail). However you must explain why you are asking so it will be with proper intention. One MAY NOT ask those who do not like the subject.

15
Feb

Chofetz Chaim Daily 15 Adar

Chofetz Chaim Daily 15 Adar 4:9 If you see someone has bad middos, you may not badmouth him because he probably doesn’t realize the severity of his actions. Instead, influence him to change. 4:10 You may tell your children or students to stay away from a person with bad middos. However, you must explain why you are telling them.