Negative Speech (Lashon Hora)

Starting with the Tanach and the Talmud and continuing with the great ethical works of our heritage, the harmful aspects of lashon hara, malicious gossip, have been highlighted and emphasized over and over again. Attention has been called to the negative ...

Judaism does not believe in freedom of speech. There are certain ways of speaking about other people that are forbidden or discouraged. This heightened sensitivity to language is based on a profound respect for its power. Ultimately, words matter. Kabbala...

R’ Yochanan ben Zakkai, a great Talmudic Sage and leader, once sent his students out into the world to ascertain the best advice for living a righteous and fulfilling life. When his student R. Eliezer ben Horkenus returned from his travels, he reported: “...

In reply to your letter from the beginning of Elul in which you describe your health status, particularly with regard to your halitosis: It is well known that according to our Torah, the Torah of Life, whenever there is anything concerning the body that n...

G‑d’s love towards every single one of the Jewish people is greater than the love of parents to their only child

Retribution is very un-Jewish. For retribution leaves wounds in its wake. Rehabilitation is very Jewish. For rehabilitation cures and gives new life. This elemental idea is beautifully captured in a biblical passage discussing the treatment of gossipers.