Laws of Lashon Hara
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<p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'><strong>What is the teaching of Lashon Hara?</strong></span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'>Many Jewish teachings emphasize avoiding negative speech about others. </span> <span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'>Lashon hara is said to harm three people at the same time: the one who says it, the one who hears it, and the one who’s being talked about. The opposite of lashon hara is lashon hatov, or good speech.</span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'><strong>Is Lashon Hara biblical?</strong></span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'>The Torah contains a general injunction against rekhilut (gossip): “Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand idly by the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:16)</span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'><strong>Is Lashon Hara a sin?</strong></span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'>Lashon hara is considered to be a very serious sin in the Jewish tradition. The communicator of lashon hara (which is included in rechilut) violates the Torah prohibition of lo telech rachil b’ameicha, translating to “thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people”</span> </p>
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October 30, 2025
Day 110
<p>Presenting these lectures is Rebbetzin Leah Donner, who resides with her husband and family in Geula, Jerusalem, Israel. Inspired by her students and Rabbaim, she shares these transformative teachings of Bitachon and Knowing Hashem Yisborach. Rebbetzin Donner received blessings from HaGaon HaRav Yacov Moshe Hillel, world-renowned Rosh Yeshiva of Ahavat Shalom in Jerusalem, Rabbi Israel Moshe Levinsohn in which the Beis Yisrael of Gur said this tzadik has the power of Brachas, HaRav Yonason David, Rosh Kollel Pachad Yitzhak in HarNof, and from HaGaon HaRav Itamar Schwartz, author of the highly regarded “Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh” to teach Klal Yisrael with these profound wisdoms, shortly before the tragic events of Simchat Torah 5784. May Hashem continue to guide His nation towards greater strength, and through our dedication to learning Bitachon, may we merit to see Hashem's Awe and knowledge of His Oneness in His World! <strong>Go to TrustHashem.Org or email bitachon@trustHashem.org</strong></p> This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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Day 109
<p>Presenting these lectures is Rebbetzin Leah Donner, who resides with her husband and family in Geula, Jerusalem, Israel. Inspired by her students and Rabbaim, she shares these transformative teachings of Bitachon and Knowing Hashem Yisborach. Rebbetzin Donner received blessings from HaGaon HaRav Yacov Moshe Hillel, world-renowned Rosh Yeshiva of Ahavat Shalom in Jerusalem, Rabbi Israel Moshe Levinsohn in which the Beis Yisrael of Gur said this tzadik has the power of Brachas, HaRav Yonason David, Rosh Kollel Pachad Yitzhak in HarNof, and from HaGaon HaRav Itamar Schwartz, author of the highly regarded “Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh” to teach Klal Yisrael with these profound wisdoms, shortly before the tragic events of Simchat Torah 5784. May Hashem continue to guide His nation towards greater strength, and through our dedication to learning Bitachon, may we merit to see Hashem's Awe and knowledge of His Oneness in His World! <strong>Go to TrustHashem.Org or email bitachon@trustHashem.org</strong></p> This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
October 30, 2025
Day 108
<p>Presenting these lectures is Rebbetzin Leah Donner, who resides with her husband and family in Geula, Jerusalem, Israel. Inspired by her students and Rabbaim, she shares these transformative teachings of Bitachon and Knowing Hashem Yisborach. Rebbetzin Donner received blessings from HaGaon HaRav Yacov Moshe Hillel, world-renowned Rosh Yeshiva of Ahavat Shalom in Jerusalem, Rabbi Israel Moshe Levinsohn in which the Beis Yisrael of Gur said this tzadik has the power of Brachas, HaRav Yonason David, Rosh Kollel Pachad Yitzhak in HarNof, and from HaGaon HaRav Itamar Schwartz, author of the highly regarded “Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh” to teach Klal Yisrael with these profound wisdoms, shortly before the tragic events of Simchat Torah 5784. May Hashem continue to guide His nation towards greater strength, and through our dedication to learning Bitachon, may we merit to see Hashem's Awe and knowledge of His Oneness in His World! <strong>Go to TrustHashem.Org or email bitachon@trustHashem.org</strong></p> This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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<p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'><strong>What is the teaching of Lashon Hara?</strong></span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'>Many Jewish teachings emphasize avoiding negative speech about others. </span> <span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'>Lashon hara is said to harm three people at the same time: the one who says it, the one who hears it, and the one who’s being talked about. The opposite of lashon hara is lashon hatov, or good speech.</span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'><strong>Is Lashon Hara biblical?</strong></span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'>The Torah contains a general injunction against rekhilut (gossip): “Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand idly by the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:16)</span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'><strong>Is Lashon Hara a sin?</strong></span></p> <p style='text-align:start;'><span style='color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit;'>Lashon hara is considered to be a very serious sin in the Jewish tradition. The communicator of lashon hara (which is included in rechilut) violates the Torah prohibition of lo telech rachil b’ameicha, translating to “thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people”</span> </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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