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443. More on constructive speech III from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.037316
We continue discussing circumstances which constitute constructive speech.
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442. More on constructive speech II from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.036506
We continue discussing circumstances which constitute constructive speech.
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441. More on constructive speech from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.035661
We continue discussing circumstances which constitute constructive speech.
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439. Guiding one's children from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.998227
One should make sure that his children develop good habits in the way they speak.
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438. More on Avak Lashon Hara from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.997371
We continue with the laws of Avak Lashon Hara - the 'dust' of negative speech.
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437. Listening to LH and Avak LH from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.996433
We finish the discussion of listening to negative speech, and begin the laws of Avak Lashon Hara - the 'dust' of negative speech.
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436. Speaking of a Jew to a non-Jew from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.995546
We discuss the depth of the sin of speaking of a Jew to a non-Jew.
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432. About whom? from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.992033
We discuss about whom one may not speak Lashon Hara.
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431. Circumstantial evidence from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.990473
One needs to be wary even if there is convincing circumstantial evidence.
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430. Heard by the way from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.981397
We address the issue of believing Lashon Hara spoken by the way.
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399. Lashon Hara defined from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.901713
We define the prohibition of Lashon Hara and begin the applicable laws.
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398. End of introduction from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.900814
We discuss the curses one incurs as a result of the transgression of the prohibition of speaking Lashon Hara.
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397. Positive commandments VI from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.899905
When one speaks gossip, he is not following in the ways of Hashem's kindness and Goodness.
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396. Positive commandments V from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.898861
One must take into account his lack of Torah study as he is speaking words of gossip.
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395. Positive commandments IV from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.898027
We continue discussing the positive commandments one transgresses when one speaks Lashon Hara or rechilus.
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394. Positive commandments III from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.897242
We continue discussing the positive commandments one transgresses when one speaks Lashon Hara or rechilus.
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393. Positive commandments II from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.896464
We continue discussing the positive commandments one transgresses when one speaks Lashon Hara or rechilus.
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379. Make peace from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.878502
Just like the sons of Korach, one should remove himself from involvement in one's parents arguments. This way, he will not be punished. One must also try to make peace between the sides if he has t...
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378. Others' arguments from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.877727
One should avoid his own arguments, and certainly getting involved in others' arguments.
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377. Affecting one's children from 2022-02-22T09:11:50.876983
When a person is involved in arguments, he can inevitably pull his children into it and cause them to be afflicted with the same punishment as himself.
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448. Laws of Rechilus II from 2012-12-31T11:09
We continue studying the laws of rechilus, which involve causing animosity between individuals.
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447. Laws of Rechilus from 2012-12-17T16:34
We begin studying the laws of rechilus, which involve causing animosity between individuals.
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Important Message from 2012-12-05T16:41
This is an important message for anyone who listens to the podcast.
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446. Beware the danger from 2012-11-27T11:55
Even when someone is saying Lashon Hara for a constructive purpose, he must beware, because it is so easy to make a mistake!
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445. Review of conditions from 2012-11-26T12:06
We review the seven conditions necessary to tell over something negative for a constructive purpose.
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444. More on constructive speech IV from 2012-11-25T17:42
We continue discussing circumstances which constitute constructive speech.
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440. Conditions of constructive speech from 2012-11-19T12:46
We discuss the seven conditions of constructive speech.
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435. Speaking to relatives from 2012-11-13T16:29
There are conditions where one may or may not speak negatively of someone to one's own relatives or the relatives of the person being spoken of.
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434. Speaking about antagonists from 2011-12-12T16:29
When one has fulfilled certain conditions, it is permitted to speak negatively about antagonists in an argument in order to quell the argument.
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433. Speaking about heretics from 2011-11-20T11:42
Speaking about heretics is permitted as it is constructive when done in order to discourage people from pursuing heresy.
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429. Believing the trustworthy from 2011-10-03T01:31
We address the issue of believing Lashon Hara spoken by a trustworthy person.
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428. Multiple sources from 2011-09-25T13:03
What happens if you hear negative speech from more than one person?
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427. Judging favorably III from 2011-09-22T17:07
We discuss another instance where one is to judge others favorably, until they are proven otherwise.
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426. Judging favorably II from 2011-09-21T13:58
We discuss at length the proper response to someone who has lost a court case, and how one should judge the rabbi and the court favorably.
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425. Judging favorably from 2011-09-20T19:07
We discuss at length the proper response to someone who has lost a court case, and how one should judge the rabbi and the court favorably.
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424. Listening and believing IV from 2011-09-19T17:09
Sometimes the statement may not be negative in and of itself, but the way it is painted is negative. One has an obligation to judge the person favorably.
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423. Listening and believing III from 2011-09-18T13:57
What does one do when facing a group of people involved in gossip?
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422. Listening and believing II from 2011-09-15T16:50
There are circumstances when it is prohibited to listen, and others where it is a mitzvah to listen.
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421. Listening and believing from 2011-09-14T17:52
There are two separate prohibitions in regards to listening to Lashon hara. The first is for listening, and second is for believing. These two have different halachos, which are discussed in this e...
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420. Revealing faults V from 2011-09-13T14:39
We continue to discuss certain statements that will be considered negative about one person, but positive for another.
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419. Revealing faults IV from 2011-09-12T14:08
We discuss certain statements that will be considered negative about one person, but positive for another.
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418. Revealing faults III from 2011-05-17T13:09
Revealing the faults of others constitutes a prohibition of Lashon Hara.
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417. Revealing faults II from 2011-05-15T12:52
Revealing the faults of others constitutes a prohibition of Lashon Hara.
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416. Revealing faults from 2011-05-01T11:55
Revealing the faults of others constitutes a prohibition of Lashon Hara.
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415. Repentance for gossip from 2011-04-11T22:02
When a person wishes to repent from the sin of Lashon hara, he must fulfill a number of steps.
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414. Constructive preface from 2011-04-10T12:42
When someone asks for information, they must make it clear that it is for a constructive purpose.
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413. Constructive negative speech from 2011-04-04T22:55
We discusses circumstances where one can reveal the sin of another for a constructive purpose.
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412. Speaking of sinners from 2011-04-03T16:40
We discuss circumstances where one can reveal the sin of another in order to help him change.
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411. Lack of observance III from 2011-03-30T14:17
We discuss circumstances where one can reveal the sin of another in order to help him change.
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410. Lack of observance II from 2011-03-29T12:18
Speaking of someone's lack of Torah observance also constitutes Lashon Hara.
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409. Lack of observance from 2011-03-28T14:45
Speaking of someone's lack of Torah observance also constitutes Lashon Hara.
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408. Tricky gossip from 2011-03-27T12:02
There are all types of tricks for those who wish to speak gossip, where they fool themselves and others into thinking that they are not really gossiping. After all is said and done, it is nothing m...
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407. In front of the person from 2011-03-24T13:13
It is considered gossip whether one speaks in front of the person or behind his back.
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406. Disparaging a speaker III from 2011-03-23T12:27
Speaking disparagingly of a public speaker is a grievous sin that can affect the person's livelihood.
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405. Disparaging a speaker II from 2011-03-22T12:45
Speaking disparagingly of a public speaker is a grievous sin that can affect the person's livelihood.
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404. Disparaging a speaker from 2011-03-17T18:01
Speaking disparagingly of a public speaker is a grievous sin that can affect the person's livelihood.
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403. Discussing judgments from 2011-03-16T14:03
We discuss a circumstance where one is part of group who decides a case and is not permitted to disclose his own opinion in the case, even if he tells the truth, as it will reflect negatively on ot...
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402. In front of three III from 2011-03-15T13:50
We continue with the laws of speaking in front of three - "b'apei tlasa."
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401. In front of three II from 2011-03-14T15:05
We continue with the laws and begin the idea of speaking in front of three - "b'apei tlasa."
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400. In front of three from 2011-03-13T12:12
We continue with the laws and begin the idea of speaking in front of three - "b'apei tlasa."
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392. Positive commandments I from 2011-02-28T13:14
We begin the positive commandments one transgresses when one speaks Lashon Hara or rechilus.
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391. Prohibitions IV from 2011-02-27T12:39
We continue to explore the explicit Torah prohibitions one transgresses when one speaks Lashon Hara or rechilus.
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390. Prohibitions III from 2011-02-24T14:43
We continue to explore the explicit Torah prohibitions one transgresses when one speaks Lashon Hara or rechilus.
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389. Prohibitions II from 2011-02-23T12:59
We continue to explore the explicit Torah prohibitions one transgresses when one speaks Lashon Hara or rechilus.
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388. Prohibitions I from 2011-02-22T18:09
We begin to explore the explicit Torah prohibitions one transgresses when one speaks Lashon Hara or rechilus.
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387. Great effects from 2011-02-21T18:57
The transgression of lashon hara had great destructive effects throughout history.
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386. Becoming sensitized from 2011-02-20T13:49
When we study the laws of forbidden speech, even if we are not able to fulfill them completely, we become sensitized to their importance, and aware of where we need to do teshuva and what areas we ...
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385. The book and its sources II from 2011-02-17T14:57
The Chofetz Chaim gives us the setup of his book, and tells us that all of the sources are based in solid foundations of halacha.
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384. The book and its sources from 2011-02-16T17:48
The Chofetz Chaim gives us the setup of his book, and tells us that all of the sources are based in solid foundations of halacha.
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383. Why is gossip so widespread? from 2011-02-15T09:02
The Chofetz Chaim explains his reasons for writing the book, as the sin of Lashon Hara has become so widespread and common as a result of ignorance and habit.
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382. Creating evil spirits from 2011-02-14T11:44
Speaking gossip creates angels of destruction that cause death and arguments in the world.
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381. Reason for exile from 2011-02-13T11:10
Rectifying the sin of Lashon hara is the key to geulah, redemption, as it was the original cause of the temple's destruction and the Jewish exile.
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380. Chofetz Chaim - intro from 2011-02-10T13:11
We are now going to start learning the actual laws of Shmiras halashon, guarding one's tongue. We begin the introduction to the sefer Chofetz Chaim.
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376. Arguments with a teacher from 2011-02-06T12:18
Arguing with a Torah scholar, and certainly one's teacher, is a most grievous sin.
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375. Gravity of discord II from 2011-02-03T12:07
We continue to explore the gravity of the sin of being involved in and perpetuating arguments and discord.
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374. Gravity of discord from 2011-02-02T13:14
We continue to explore the gravity of the sin of being involved in and perpetuating arguments and discord.
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373. Avoid listening II from 2011-02-01T13:08
One must be careful to avoid listening to gossip. We also begin to discuss the grievous sin of getting involved in arguments.
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371. Causing others to sin II from 2011-01-30T10:56
Besides for the sin one transgresses himself, he also causes those who listen to sin.
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370. Causing others to sin from 2011-01-26T13:21
Besides for the sin one transgresses himself, he also causes those who listen to sin.
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369. Don't believe gossip from 2011-01-25T13:10
It is essential to nip the gossip in the bud by not believing it when it is first told.
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368. Power of peace III from 2011-01-24T14:14
The one who guards his tongue merits the great level of peace.
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367. Power of peace II from 2011-01-23T17:01
The one who guards his tongue merits the great level of peace.
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366. Power of peace from 2011-01-19T16:21
The one who guards his tongue merits the great level of peace.
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365. Greatness of peace from 2011-01-18T11:24
The one who guards his tongue merits the great level of peace.
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364. Creating peace from 2011-01-17T12:38
When one is known to be careful about guarding one's tongue, others will be attracted to him, for they know they can trust him.
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363. Purifying speech from 2011-01-16T12:46
When one guards his tongue, he gives greater power to his prayers and Torah learning, which are done with the same capacity of speech.
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362. Power of guarding one's speech from 2011-01-11T18:47
We begin to discuss the positive effects and the power of guarding one's speech.
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361. Punishment in the next world II from 2011-01-10T17:14
The punishment of the consistent gossiper is that he does not merit to see the Divine Presence, heaven forbid, and even Hell is not powerful enough to remove the stain of his sin without the help o...
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360. Punishment in the next world from 2011-01-09T17:14
The punishment of the consistent gossiper is that he does not merit to see the Divine Presence, heaven forbid, and even Hell is not powerful enough to remove the stain of his sin without the help o...
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359. Cureless from 2011-01-05T18:50
The nachash - snake - that caused man to sin will not be cured in the future. Similarly, the one who gossips will lack a cure, heaven forbid.
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358. Effects in this world from 2011-01-04T18:34
There are negative results in this world for one who is involved in constant gossip.
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357. Tainted holy words II from 2011-01-03T21:00
When a person is involved in negative speech, it can taint the holy words he says as well, heaven forbid.
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356. Tainted holy words from 2011-01-02T23:03
When a person is involved in negative speech, it can taint the holy words he says as well, heaven forbid.
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355. Unaccepted prayers from 2010-12-29T23:03
One who is constantly involved in spreading gossip causes great detriment to himself, including the fact that his prayers will not be answered, and others will have to pray on his behalf.
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354. Tzara'as of the soul from 2010-12-28T17:24
Although we do not have this spiritual affliction on our physical bodies today, it can still be found on the soul.
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353. Afflictions that heal from 2010-12-27T18:39
The purpose of the spiritual affliction of Tzara'as was to awaken a person to his sin, and encourage him to repent and heal himself of his spiritual sickness of gossip.
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352. Tzara'as - spiritual leprosy II from 2010-12-26T23:07
We explore the punishment for one who is constantly involved in speaking gossip, the spiritual ailment called tzara'as.
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351. Tzara'as - spiritual leprosy from 2010-12-23T18:47
We explore the punishment for one who is constantly involved in speaking gossip, the spiritual ailment called tzara'as.
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350. The rabid dog II from 2010-12-22T17:32
The avid gossiper is aptly compared by our sages to a rabid dog.
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349. The rabid dog from 2010-12-21T09:16
The avid gossiper is aptly compared by our sages to a rabid dog.
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348. Gossip removes Shechina from 2010-12-21T00:49
The Divine Presence does not dwell amongst those who speak negatively of others.
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347. Lashon hara vs. Cardinal sins from 2010-12-19T22:03
Lashon hara is a greater sin than the three cardinal sins of adultery, murder and idolatry.
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346. Protecting one's merits from 2010-12-16T18:01
Protecting one's mouth from speaking gossip is essential to preserve one's merits. This is because when one speaks negatively of another, his own merits are transferred to the one he spoke of, and ...
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345. Good days forever from 2010-12-15T17:25
When one is careful not to speak gossip, he merits eternal life and only good in this world as well.
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344. Arousing judgment II from 2010-12-14T17:29
When someone speaks negatively about others, it creates an aura of spiritual negativity and arouses negative judgments on the Jewish people, heaven forbid.
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343. Arousing judgment from 2010-12-13T17:31
When someone speaks negatively about others, it creates an aura of spiritual negativity and arouses negative judgments on the Jewish people, heaven forbid.
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342. The way we're judged from 2010-12-12T20:51
Another important reason to avoid negative speech is because the way we interact with others and judge them is the way that we are judged as well.
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341. Spiritual speech from 2010-12-09T17:48
The Chofetz Chaim continues to explain why Dovid Hamelech tells us that the one who desires life should specifically be careful about harmful speech.
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340. Who wants life? from 2010-12-08T16:02
The Chofetz Chaim begins to explain why Dovid Hamelech tells us that the one who desires life should specifically be careful about harmful speech.
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339. Battling the Yetzer II from 2010-12-07T17:25
The evil inclination of a person has many different reasons why one should not study the laws of guarding one's tongue. We continue to address them.
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338. Battling the Yetzer from 2010-12-06T18:34
The evil inclination of a person has many different reasons why one should not study the laws of guarding one's tongue. We begin to address them.
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337. A moment of silence from 2010-12-05T19:33
The evil inclination of a person has many different reasons why one should not study the laws of guarding one's tongue. We begin to address them.
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336. Laws and lessons from 2010-12-01T16:11
There are two things necessary to keep the laws of guarding one's tongue. One is knowing the laws themselves, and the second is learning the lessons that inspire one to observe the laws.
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335. The book's setup from 2010-11-30T17:49
The Chofetz Chaim explains the purpose and setup of the book Shmiras Halashon.
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334. Blemishing spiritual limbs II from 2010-11-29T20:58
If one causes a blemish to one's spiritual mouth and ears, this is an embarrassment he must bear for all time.
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333. Blemishing spiritual limbs from 2010-11-28T16:43
We learn about the spiritual power of the mitzvos and how they serve to give life to our spiritual limbs. Wherever we lack in mitzvah observance, we can cause a blemish to those limbs, heaven forbid.
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332. NEW BOOK - Shmiras Halashon from 2010-11-25T19:25
We begin the book Shmiras Halashon, which deals with the Torah outlook on guarding our speech and using this precious faculty for positive purposes.
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331. Final payment laws from 2010-11-21T18:35
We learn the final laws that the Chofetz Chaim teaches that pertain to paying workers on time.
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330. Paying with a money changer from 2010-11-18T18:35
We discuss the details of the option of paying with a money changer.
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329. Hiring through an agent from 2010-11-17T22:51
When someone hires through an agent there needs to be clarification as to who is paying.
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328. Requesting payment from 2010-11-14T17:24
The transgression does not occur until the worker requests payment.
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327. Paying partly from 2010-11-11T21:45
We study when one transgresses the issue of paying on time if partial payment is made.
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326. Paying workers on time IV from 2010-11-10T21:02
We continue with the laws that apply to paying one's workers on time.
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325. Paying workers on time III from 2010-11-09T16:04
We complete the introduction to the idea of paying workers on time. We begin the specific laws that apply.
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324. Paying workers on time II from 2010-11-08T17:07
We continue with the introduction to the idea of paying workers on time.
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323. Paying workers on time from 2010-11-07T18:49
We begin the introduction to the idea of paying workers on time.
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322. Returning the collateral II from 2010-11-04T19:59
The Torah obligates us to return the collateral when the borrower needs to use his item.
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321. Returning the collateral from 2010-11-03T22:21
The Torah obligates us to return the collateral when the borrower needs to use his item.
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320. Forcibly taking collateral III from 2010-11-02T17:15
We discuss when it is permitted to take collateral.
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319. Forcibly taking collateral II from 2010-11-01T21:43
We continue to study the prohibition of walking into the home of one who owes money and forcibly takes collateral.
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318. Forcibly taking collateral from 2010-10-31T17:49
We study the prohibition of walking into the home of one who owes money and forcibly takes collateral.
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317. Who comes first? III from 2010-10-28T20:49
We continue to study different cases where one person has preference over another to receive a loan or to have a kindness done for them.
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316. Who comes first? II from 2010-10-27T20:02
We continue to study different cases where one person has preference over another to receive a loan or to have a kindness done for them.
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315. Who comes first? from 2010-10-26T16:51
We study different cases where one person has preference over another to receive a loan or to have a kindness done for them.
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314. Lending to Jews and non-Jews from 2010-10-25T17:48
We study when one is obligated to lend to a Jew as opposed to a non-Jew.
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313. Kindness to enemies from 2010-10-24T17:28
One is obligated to do kindness even to someone who one hates.
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312. To whom to lend from 2010-10-21T17:14
We continue with the laws of lending money by studying to whom one is obligated to lend.
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309. Laws of lending II from 2010-10-18T18:07
We continue with the laws of lending money, which is an obligation to be done both for the poor and the rich. We also discuss the obligation to lend out household objects to neighbors in need.
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308. Laws of lending from 2010-10-17T17:32
We begin the laws of lending money, which is an obligation to be done both for the poor and the rich. We also discuss the obligation to lend out household objects to neighbors in need.
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307. Fear, emulation, love II from 2010-10-14T20:19
We continue to speak about the different levels in our relationship with Hashem - fearing Him, emulating Him and loving Him.
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306. Fear, emulation, love from 2010-10-13T17:25
We speak about the different levels in our relationship with Hashem - fearing Him, emulating Him and loving Him.
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305. More positive commandments from 2010-10-12T16:02
The Chofetz Chaim continues to enumerate the positive commandments involved in performing kindness.
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304. Positive commandments of kindness from 2010-10-11T16:29
The Chofetz Chaim continues to enumerate the multiple prohibitions one transgresses when one refrains from doing kindness with others, and the positive commandments involved in performing kindness.
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303. Prohibitions of non-Chesed from 2010-10-07T11:44
The Chofetz Chaim begins to enumerate the multiple prohibitions one transgresses when one refrains from doing kindness with others.
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302. More examples of kindness II from 2010-10-06T13:12
We continue with more examples from the Torah of personal kindness that was performed by our great ancestors.
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301. More examples of kindness from 2010-10-05T22:57
We continue with more examples from the Torah of personal kindness that was performed by our great ancestors.
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300. Examples of kindness from 2010-10-04T20:41
We continue with more examples from the Torah of personal kindness that was performed by our great ancestors.
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299. Charity and Judgment from 2010-10-03T11:29
Avraham was careful to lead his family in Charity and strict adherence to the law. This meant that he was exceedingly careful when it came to others' property, but would forgive others and show the...
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298. Kindness in the Torah from 2010-09-26T14:48
We discuss the different stories in the Torah that speak of kindness, starting with Noach and Avraham.
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297. Levels of kindness from 2010-09-22T16:32
We learn that the Torah begins and ends with kindness, and the different types of kindness one performs with one's possessions and with one's self.
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296. Power of kindness II from 2010-09-21T16:04
We see the power of kindness to lengthen lifespan, among other things.
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295. Power of kindness from 2010-09-20T20:59
We see the power of kindness to lengthen lifespan, among other things.
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294. Intro to kindness from 2010-09-16T18:48
We return to the beginning of the book Ahavas Chesed, which we had skipped when we began.
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293. Torah society text II from 2010-09-15T20:41
The Chofetz Chaim gives us a text to introduce a Torah society in our communities.
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292. Torah society text from 2010-09-14T20:16
The Chofetz Chaim gives us a text to introduce a Torah society in our communities.
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291. Loan society text from 2010-09-13T20:38
The Chofetz Chaim gives us a text to introduce a free loan society in our communities.
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290. Arouse Divine Mercy from 2010-09-12T17:32
We need to avoid the rationalizations that prevent us from giving charity and doing kindness, and realize that we can arouse Hashem's Mercy through these exalted acts.
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289. According to need from 2010-09-06T20:20
The extent to which one is obligated to give charity and to do kindness is dependent on the need of that particular time. The higher the cost of living, the greater the need to give.
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288. Think about kindness from 2010-09-05T17:44
We need to try to inspire ourselves to choose to do kindness by meditating and thinking about the greatness of kindness.
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287. Praying for others from 2010-08-15T17:19
Saying a kind word to a poor person is even greater than the charity one gives. Praying for others is also a kindness one can do with one's speech.
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286. Kindness in speech from 2010-08-11T17:30
We continue our discussion of the kindness one can do with speech.
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285. Torah of kindness from 2010-08-09T16:33
We begin a discussion of the kindness one can do with speech. The first place we see this is in teach Torah to others.
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284. Teach Torah to the poor from 2010-08-08T17:49
The poor man's child is likely to lack the ability to learn. Our sages say that this very child is a prime candidate for greatness in Torah. It is a great merit to help such a child learn.
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283. Destitute of wisdom from 2010-08-06T17:48
The greatest form of charity is helping a poor person find work, or even purchasing the unwanted item he is selling.
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282. Greatest charity from 2010-08-05T12:39
The greatest form of charity is helping a poor person find work, or even purchasing the unwanted item he is selling.
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281. Warming the poor II from 2010-08-04T16:23
The Chofetz Chaim shares advice on providing the poor with their needs in the winter when it is extremely cold.
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280. Warming the poor from 2010-08-03T21:51
The Chofetz Chaim shares advice on providing the poor with their needs in the winter when it is extremely cold.
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279. Physical and spiritual clothes from 2010-08-02T21:38
One who provides others with their physical needs, including clothing, merits to always be provided clothing in this world, and spiritual clothing in the next.
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278. Providing for the poor from 2010-08-01T12:04
One needs to be wise when providing for the three main needs of the poor - food, clothing and shelter.
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277. Helping brides monetarily from 2010-07-28T13:17
Besides for helping the bride and groom rejoice by enhancing their event with one's presence, there is an important mitzvah to aid them in the monetary expenses that are involved in the wedding.
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276. Mixed dancing III from 2010-07-27T12:16
We ontinue with the discussion about the obligation to cause a bride and groom to rejoice. This must not be done, however, at the expense of other possible transgressions.
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275. Mixed dancing II from 2010-07-26T12:23
We ontinue with the discussion about the obligation to cause a bride and groom to rejoice. This must not be done, however, at the expense of other possible transgressions.
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274. Mixed dancing from 2010-07-25T15:13
We ontinue with the discussion about the obligation to cause a bride and groom to rejoice. This must not be done, however, at the expense of other possible transgressions.
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273. Rejoicing at weddings from 2010-07-23T11:33
We begin a discussion about the obligation to cause a bride and groom to rejoice. This must not be done, however, at the expense of other possible transgressions.
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271. Eulogizing the dead from 2010-07-21T12:31
Proper honor for the dead involves them being buried quickly and eulogized properly.
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270. Escorting the dead from 2010-07-19T12:07
We learn about when one is obligated to stop learning Torah to escort and bury the dead.
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269. Final kindness from 2010-07-18T22:17
We learn about the greatest kindness, one which is purely altruistic, which is tending to the needs of the dead.
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268. Man's three friends II from 2010-07-16T17:09
The midrash gives an analogy to the three friends of a person, and which one truly accompanies him to speak on his behalf in front of the king.
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267. Man's three friends from 2010-07-15T13:02
The midrash gives an analogy to the three friends of a person, and which one truly accompanies him to speak on his behalf in front of the king.
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266. Secure your will from 2010-07-14T12:40
The Chofetz Chaim quotes the Shlah who directs us in how to make sure our money is used for the fulfillment of mitzvos that will stand in our good stead even after we have moved on to the next world.
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265. Mitzvos live forever II from 2010-07-13T17:20
The Chofetz Chaim quotes the Shlah who directs us in how to make sure our money is used for the fulfillment of mitzvos that will stand in our good stead even after we have moved on to the next world.
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264. Mitzvos live forever from 2010-07-12T12:47
The Chofetz Chaim quotes the Shlah who directs us in how to make sure our money is used for the fulfillment of mitzvos that will stand in our good stead even after we have moved on to the next world.
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263. Give with warm hands from 2010-07-11T22:32
We learn about the steps to take to insure that one's will is fulfilled in such a way that will guarantee a good investment for one's future world.
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262. Solomon's advice from 2010-07-09T15:13
Shlomo Hamelech, King Solomon, exhorts us to do all that is in our power to serve Hashem while we are in this world.
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261. Torah for the rich and poor from 2010-02-02T20:25
We explore the obligation to learn Torah whether one is rich or poor.
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260. Torah, teshuva, mitzvos from 2009-12-17T12:51
We begin a new chapter which teaches us about the priority we need to give to these three most important spiritual assets - Torah, teshuva and mitzvos. We also see that if one can not accomplish th...
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259. Encouraging repentance from 2009-12-15T12:21
One of the most important things someone can do who is visiting the sick, is to encourage him to repent.
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258. More guidelines for visiting from 2009-12-13T14:01
We learn some more guidelines, as well as the importance and gravity of making sure to visit the sick.
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257. Praying for the sick from 2009-12-11T12:37
We speak about the important guidelines for the most effective prayers for those who are sick.
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256. Guidelines for sensitive visiting from 2009-12-10T11:49
We learn about the specific guidelines of when to visit the sick, and what the role of prayer is in the proper fulfillment of this obligation.
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255. Visiting the sick II from 2009-12-09T15:40
We explore the roots of the concept of visiting the sick and its source in the Torah.
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254. Visiting the sick from 2009-12-08T13:31
We move on to the next topic, the idea of visiting the sick, which is included in the concept of doing kindness.
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253. Escorting guests II from 2009-12-07T20:04
We learn more about the greatness of the aspect of the mitzvah of hospitality, which is escorting guests, and the gravity of not performing that aspect.
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252. Escorting guests from 2009-12-06T13:04
We learn about the greatness of the aspect of the mitzvah of hospitality, which is escorting guests, and the gravity of not performing that aspect.
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251. Bringing in guests III from 2009-11-23T20:28
The deeper sources teach us more about the correct way to greet guests.
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250. Jews in the wilderness from 2009-11-17T13:16
Each action Avraham did earned a corresponding action of kindness from Hashem to the Jews in the wilderness.
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249. Learning from Avraham from 2009-10-27T13:08
Who is a better example of hospitality than Avraham? The Torah gives us a lengthy description of his interaction with guests so that we can learn from each point.
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248. Power of greeting guests from 2009-10-26T16:33
We learn about the power of greeting guests - to distance those who are near, to bring near those who are far, to turn Hashem's eye away from one's evil, and more.
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219. Charity and kindness from 2009-02-04T13:23
Charity and kindness, when performed together, have tremendous power and bring great merit.
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198. Good reputation from 2008-12-10T22:14
When one gives with an open hand, others will emulate him when he has a good reputation.
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197. Multiple Mitzvos from 2008-12-09T16:59
The advantage of doing a mitzvah multiple times over one time is great, even if the amount given is the same.
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195. Torah and kindness from 2008-12-05T00:20
Torah and kindness are essential components of our life, and their pursuit brings many blessings.
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194. Kindess every day from 2008-12-03T21:05
Torah and kindness are essential components of our life, and must be pursued every day.
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193. Kindness atones from 2008-12-02T20:22
When there are no longer sacrifices to help us repent and atone for our sins, kindness can serve a similar purpose.
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189. Battle implements from 2008-11-26T20:01
The Chofetz Chaim gives us three powerful weapons to fight our urge to procrastinate.
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188. Seize the day! from 2008-11-25T16:14
Our evil inclination wants us to push off our good deeds until another day but we must not listen!
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187. Effects of cheapness from 2008-11-13T21:40
When a person is cheap, there are many ramifications of the action he does so quickly without thinking.
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178. Jewish character from 2008-09-10T21:48
Kindness is a fundamental part of our Jewish character.
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147. Learn from the enemy from 2008-06-30T18:24
The lessons we learn from the Evil Inclination.
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146. Return Again from 2008-06-29T22:22
Teshuva - returning is the beginning of our relationship with God.
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141. Constant review from 2008-06-22T10:56
In order for the spiritual message to penetrate through the screen of our animal spirit we need to constantly review the message.
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140. Spiritual Ladder from 2008-06-20T12:54
Jacob's ladder teaches that we are either going up or down in life - never standing still.
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139. More Lessons from Money from 2008-06-18T16:26
We will acquire spirituality when we chase it like one chases wealth.
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138. Lessons from Money from 2008-06-18T16:25
We will acquire spirituality when we chase it like one chases wealth.
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137. Chasing Spirituality from 2008-06-16T10:36
We will acquire spirituality when we chase it like one chases wealth.
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136. Spiritual Children from 2008-06-16T10:35
The angels one creates with his actions are called his spiritual children.
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135. Hashem's joy from 2008-06-05T11:50
The depth behind the idea that Hashem has joy or sadness from our deeds.
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134. Mountain of God from 2008-06-04T16:34
Only those with 'clean hands' can climb the mountain of God.
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133. Whatever it takes from 2008-06-03T22:17
We need to be ready to do whatever it takes to get the torah!
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132. Open up to receive II from 2008-06-02T23:14
More on the idea that the more we open ourselves to the Torah, the more we receive.
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131. Open up to receive from 2008-06-01T22:24
The more we open ourselves to the Torah, the more we receive.
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130. Review, review, review from 2008-05-29T23:20
The key to knowing Torah by heart is taking a little at a time.
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127. Learning Saves Lives from 2008-05-26T14:22
The Torah learning we do does more to save lives than the one actually doing the saving!
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113. Precious Moments from 2008-05-05T09:39
Every moment in this world is precious and can be utilized to raise our souls to the highest levels through the Torah.
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93. Don't Worry! from 2008-04-01T23:59
More reasons not to fear - Moshiach really will soon be here!
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63. Overcoming Distortions II from 2008-02-19T09:56
More on overcoming the evil inclination's distortions
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62. Overcoming Distortions from 2008-02-18T11:01
Overcoming the evil inclination's distortions
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48. In our Mouths and our Hearts II from 2008-01-29T17:00
We need to behave toward Hashem at least as we want others to behave toward us!
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47. In our Mouths and our Hearts from 2008-01-28T17:00
We need to think about the words we say in our prayers!
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34. Spiritual Sustenance III from 2008-01-09T17:30
Mitzvos are our spiritual clothes for eternity, and Torah is our spiritual lodging.
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33. Spiritual Sustenance II from 2008-01-08T18:00
More on Torah as sustenance, and mitzvos as clothing.
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32. Spiritual Food, clothing, and shelter from 2008-01-07T22:20
Mitvah observance and Torah study provide us with our Spiritual essentials in the next world.
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30. Selling out our spirituality from 2008-01-03T23:20
We need to make sure we aren't selling out our spirituality.
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29. The Search for Spirituality II from 2008-01-02T22:20
More on the comparison to the search for money.
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28. The Search for Spirituality from 2008-01-01T22:20
>King Solomon compares the Spiritual search to the search for money and precious gems.
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27. Loving G-d Through Torah II from 2007-12-31T22:20
Learning Torah brings one to love of G-d.
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24. Spiritual Accounting from 2007-12-26T22:40
Good spiritual accounting leads to good spiritual judgment.
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22. Torah's Sweet (continued) from 2007-12-24T23:25
Why does the Torah seem to be a 'burden' if in truth it is sweet? Part II.
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21. Torah's Tough? Torah's Sweet! from 2007-12-23T20:25
Why does the Torah seem to be a 'burden' if in truth it is sweet? Part I.
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20. Torah has room for all from 2007-12-20T21:15
The Torah has unlimited space for all who learn it to find their own individual portion within it.
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19. No need to rest from Torah! from 2007-12-19T21:15
The Torah provides us with endless opportunities for spirituality - no time for rest!
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17. Learning Torah is Awesome! from 2007-12-17T20:00
The unique greatness of the commandment of Torah.
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14. Kindness II from 2007-12-12T23:25
Daily opportunities for kindess, and the great merits of kindness.
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13. Kindness from 2007-12-11T16:40
Kindness to others is the next on the list of eternal accomplishments.
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12. Teach Shabbos! from 2007-12-10T23:10
Teaching others and helping them to keep the laws of Shabbos is a paramount accomplishment.
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11. Shabbos - source of blessing from 2007-12-09T20:20
Keeping Shabbos helps a person succeed in his livelihood, desecration of Shabbos causes property loss.
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10. Torah of Shabbos II from 2007-12-06T18:30
Maximize the spiritual opportunities of Shabbos.
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9. Torah of Shabbos from 2007-12-05T19:00
The Torah we learn on Shabbos shows that all our time in between is for God.
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8. Remember Shabbos from 2007-12-04T23:40
We have an opportunity to remember Shabbos not only on the day itself, but all week long.
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7. Consistency from 2007-12-03T23:15
The holiness of Shabbos extends to the whole week and allows us to stay on a constant level of holiness.
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4. Divine Providence I from 2007-11-28T17:30
Shabbos represents our intimate connection to God.
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3. Love brings to action from 2007-11-27T20:30
When we love God, we look for ways to serve him.
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2. Love in the Details from 2007-10-29T18:00
Proper observance of the Sabbath is in the details, and true love is in the details.
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