Although the chofetz chayyim occupied no official rabbinic position, his later reputation as an authority in practical jewish law rested secure on his work on the subject. However, the halachot discussed in the chafetz chaim are more specific, basically revolving around lo telech rachil bameicha, btzedek tishpot et. At the end of the second temple period, baseless hatred and speaking derogatorily about others lashon hara abounded, and. To see the complete list, please see the sefer chafetz chaim or its english adaptation, guard your tongue, by rabbi z. Did you hear that there is a video of the chofetz chaim. The chofetz chaim answered, i know him and hes not. Free sefer of stories on the chofetz chaim on bein. Chofetz chaim heritage foundation torah lectures on cd media. For my personal stance, i think it should be avoided for the general avoidance of unkind speech. Guarding ones speech middah seyag lidvarav reformjudaism. Chafetz chaim, a comprehensive legal code on lashon hara compiled. Guard your tongue is an english adaptation of rabbi yisroel meir k. All categories books jewish thought guard your tongue the key to a successful life.
Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york ny. I have said that the main reason for this all of the troubles and punishments is that we ourselves are distancing hashem from us everything connected to the horrible thing called fashion a way of dressing which includes anything worn from head to toe for the main purpose of attracting men, may hashem protect us brings a person to have sinful thoughts and it actively nullifies. At you will find an extensive collection of jewish books and jewish holiday items at the best judaica store. We are concerned for the safety of our customers and our staff and we cannot have anything returned to our facility at this time. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on. The more money you have, the harder it is to part with it. Chofetz chaim heritage foundation words once spoken. Among these laws, the principles of shmiras haloshon harnessing the awesome power of the tongue address most directly the question of what gd requires. An open letter from the chofetz chaim rabbi yisrael mayer hacohen written before the first world war although i do not generally place myself in a public leadership position but having witnessed the raging flames which engulf our holy heritage, while many sit on the side with their hands clasped and cry what will happen to our people. Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit, the chafetz chaim passed away in 1933 at the ripe age of 95. In clear, straightforward language, it is eminently readable. The prayer is provided in both english and hebrew, so both laypeople and scholars can enjoy it.
A photo portrait of rabbi israel meir cohen chafetz chaim. Guard your tongue based on chafetz chaim by rabbi zelig pliskin russian edition. Wisdom from the worlds oldest monotheistic religion we are moving through our life at a faster and faster pace chasing success, riches, and love. Shimon finkelman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We have seen that to speak derogatorily of ones fellow is to degrade ones own status as a creation btzelem elokim in gods image. Loshon harah sefer by chofetz chaim with commentary. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. Better known as the chofetz chaim one who desires life, taken from psalm 34. The title of the work chafetz chaim by rabbi yisrael meir kagan is taken from psalms.
The measure of man by machon bais yechiel book the chofetz chaim looks at middos. Among these laws, the principles of shmiras haloshon harnessing the awesome power of the tongue address most directly the question of what gd. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover the golden. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on chofetz chayim hebrew title netzor loshoncha mayra. Speaking lh to help others the 7 conditions to satisfy before speaking lh speakers with the same sins cannot speak constructive intentions causing rechilut is forbidden when even rechilut might be permitted rebuke the transgressor first when the speaker fears retalliation a speaker who is always righteous in his speech an extra requirement for lh. We live in a time when more and more people are seeking g. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on chofetz chayim hebrew title netzor loshoncha mayra pliskin, zelig on. We have seen pictures of him, we have read books about him.
Gil student in legacy, posts oct 2, 07 0 there is a story circulating about r. Guard your tongue is an english adaptation of rabbi yisroel meir kagans classic work chofetz chayim, a compilation of the laws pertaining to speech. The golden dreidle chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover in giving jews the torah, gd granted them a system of laws and beliefs designed to elevate the human personality to a lofty state. Suddenly, wonder of wonders, the chafetz chaim turns to the mafioso and asks him a penetrating question on the rambam. One look from the mafioso could stun the chafetz chaim. The chafetz chaims greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. Guard your tongue hardcover judaica place jewish books.
Please check your items carefully before placing your order. Prayer of chofetz chaim to prevent lashon hara free download. Free sefer of stories on the chofetz chaim on bein adam. Rabbi israel meir hacohen kagan is commonly known as the chafetz chaim, the name of his famous work on guarding ones tongue. The concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim by michael rothschild. Jul 17, 2018 the chofetz chaim introduction to sefer chofetz chaim goes further and asks what was the manifestation of this sinas chinam. The adapter has added scores of true to life examples to illustrate the practical applications of these laws. His first work, sefer chafetz chaim 1873, is the first attempt to to organize and clarify the laws regrding evil talk and.
Chofetz chaim a lesson a day jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. Seforim with the immortal work that gave him his name, the chofetz chaim enjoyed anonymity, appearing to all the world as a book peddler and not an author. Portfolio also includes a copy of this portrait, which contains on the back a summarized biography of the subject, written by dr. The concepts and laws of proper speech arranged for daily study artscroll mesorah by finkelman, shimon, berkowitz, yitzchak isbn. Keep they tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile psalms 34. Under your interpretation and please do correct me if im misinterpreting you, it appears that the chofetz chaim would allow reform jews to criticize orthodox jews and the other way around without it being loshon hora. This book is a compilation of his thoughts about guarding ones speech and is. He is one of the greatest tzadikim that ever lived. As his reputation grew, students from all over europe flocked to him and by 1869 his house became known as the radin yeshiva. This book based on two works of the chofetz chaim that have never been translated offers a program for daily study in timely topics that are basic the response to already published dailylesson works which address this need has been overwhelming. The first part of lessons in truth is based on sefer sefas tamim, and focuses on honesty in word and deed. The aged chofetz chaim, a slight, bent over, elderly saint sharing a cell with a bear of a man whose cruelty was matched only by his vulgarity and size. The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. The chofetz chaim begins his classic sefer, chofetz chaim, by painting a picture of the world and our place in it.
In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaim s teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. To order tapes, books, learning programs and free catalog call. This book based on two works of the chofetz chaim that have never been translated offers a program for daily study in timely topics that are basic to jewish life. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. The chofetz chaim was a very modest person so he said, the chofetz chaim is not so great.
It would seem that there is nothing derogatory about a statement of taste. Guard your tongue by rabbi zelig pliskin books classics. Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan the book is about the mitzvot relating to correct speech and the prohibitions of slander. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. At the end of the second temple period, baseless hatred and speaking derogatorily about others lashon hara abounded, and for these reasons the temple was destroyed. The clearest picture of the chofetz chaim ever discovered, with an invitation for the writing of a sefer torah in memory of the chofetz chaimwith an invitation for the writing of a sefer torah in memory of the chofetz chaim. This is true for the study of torah and is also an exception since it brings life and meaning to your soul. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. Did the chafetz chaims children leave religious judaism. Mazal elul congregation co mazal press 2017 east 17th street brooklyn, ny 11229 email. Feldheim imbue yourself with an uplifting new perspective on the importance of torah study. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york.
Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona located in pomona, new york ny. Brief video highlighting the life and work of rabbi israel meir kagan 18381936, one of the most influential rabbis of the 20th century. Rabbi wein explores the chofetz chaims family life and years in volozhin, pointing out the early signs of an outstanding future. Due to covid19 we are not accepting returns until further notice. But with the mishnah brurah, he let his name be known so. We all know the story of hillel who earned half a dinar a day and paid half of that to get into the house of study.
Before even considering an answer to this question, let me loosely translate the words of his closest son r arye leib page 25 of michtavei chafetz chaim. It is certainly good to be aware of the various mitzvot. Catalog messages of the chofetz chaim book messages of the chofetz chaim. Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan. Avraham yitzchak kook as kook shmook, apparently dismissing him as a wayward scholar if not worse. The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things about the chofetz chaim. For one who speaks loshon hora, the teshuvah repentance process is the same as for all sins between man and his creator. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora adapted from the chofetz. The clearest picture of the chofetz chaim ever discovered. The chofetz chaim or chafetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaims teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. The name comes from tehillim psalms 34, who is the man that desires life chofetz chaim keep your tongue from evil. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover the golden dreidle.
What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. As an added feature, the book includes anecdotes from his personal life, and a comprehensive overview as well as practical strategies for guarding our speech. Yisrael meir kagan the chafetz chaim that he disparaged r. Dec 09, 2009 a daily lesson from the chofetz chaim. The chofetz chaim introduction to sefer chofetz chaim goes further and asks what was the manifestation of this sinas chinam. In honor of torah lives film, power of speech, we are offering you a free gift a download of the chofetz chaims prayer asking hashem to help us guard our tongues. Guard your tongue, an english adaption, renders the laws of loshon hora as set forth by the chofetz chayim into clear and straightforward language. The chafetz chaim states that when it comes to studying torah there is also no restrictions. This valuable volume, compiled from the teachings of the chofetz chaim, highlights all aspects of torah study, and gives insight into. We have been hearing stories about him for as long as we can remember. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The book is about the mitzvot relating to correct speech and the prohibitions of slander. It is undated but clearly identified by the archive as the chofetz chaim.