by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are required to emulate the attributes of G-d. “Just as He is merciful and compassionate, so too, we must be merciful and compassionate. Among God’s attributes is His hatred for Lashon-Hara.
by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Better Outcomes, Civil Discourse, Evil Speech/Verbal Abuse
“YOU SHALL NOT GO ABOUT AS A TALEBEARER AMONG YOUR PEOPLE” (LEVITICUS 19:16)
by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
“YOU SHALL NOT UTTER A FALSE REPORT” (Exodus 23:1) This verse is also rendered as “You shall not accept a false report” (Psochim 118A This prohibition bans the the speaking of or accepting of evil speech.
by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
TAKE HEED CONCERNING THE PLAGUE OF LEPROSY (Deuteronomy 24:8) Sifri explains that this verse refers to Lashon Hora (Evil Speech) which is punishable by the infliction of leprosy.
by Louis Kraus | Nov 7, 2025 | Evil Speech/Verbal Abuse, Uncategorized
“BEFORE THE BLIND DO NOT PUT A STUMBLING BLOCK” (Leviticus 19:14) This verse prohibits us from placing a spiritual stumbling-block in the path of others. If someone causes another to sin, he violates this prohibition. By speaking or listening to Evil...
