Wisdom from the worlds oldest monotheistic religion we are moving through our life at a faster and faster pace chasing success, riches, and love. 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. Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan. Guard your tongue is an english adaptation of rabbi yisroel meir k.
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. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. Dec 09, 2009 a daily lesson from the chofetz chaim. Please check your items carefully before placing your order. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora adapted from the chofetz. Among these laws, the principles of shmiras haloshon harnessing the awesome power of the tongue address most directly the question of what gd. Suddenly, wonder of wonders, the chafetz chaim turns to the mafioso and asks him a penetrating question on the rambam.
At you will find an extensive collection of jewish books and jewish holiday items at the best judaica store. Gil student in legacy, posts oct 2, 07 0 there is a story circulating about r. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The prayer is provided in both english and hebrew, so both laypeople and scholars can enjoy it. The chofetz chaim introduction to sefer chofetz chaim goes further and asks what was the manifestation of this sinas chinam. The more money you have, the harder it is to part with it. Guard your tongue is an english adaptation of rabbi yisroel meir kagans classic work chofetz chayim, a compilation of the laws pertaining to speech. 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. The name comes from tehillim psalms 34, who is the man that desires life chofetz chaim keep your tongue from evil. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on. Did you hear that there is a video of the chofetz chaim. All categories books jewish thought guard your tongue the key to a successful life.
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. It would seem that there is nothing derogatory about a statement of taste. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. 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. Guard your tongue hardcover judaica place jewish books. As his reputation grew, students from all over europe flocked to him and by 1869 his house became known as the radin yeshiva. However, the halachot discussed in the chafetz chaim are more specific, basically revolving around lo telech rachil bameicha, btzedek tishpot et. The concepts and laws of proper speech arranged for daily study artscroll mesorah by finkelman, shimon, berkowitz, yitzchak isbn. This book is a compilation of his thoughts about guarding ones speech and is. We have seen that to speak derogatorily of ones fellow is to degrade ones own status as a creation btzelem elokim in gods image. The chofetz chaim begins his classic sefer, chofetz chaim, by painting a picture of the world and our place in it. The measure of man by machon bais yechiel book the chofetz chaim looks at middos.
Rabbi wein explores the chofetz chaims family life and years in volozhin, pointing out the early signs of an outstanding future. The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. Chofetz chaim heritage foundation torah lectures on cd media. Keep they tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile psalms 34. Chofetz chaim heritage foundation words once spoken. We live in a time when more and more people are seeking g.
He gave us his precious torah and brought us into eretz yisrael the land of israel. A photo portrait of rabbi israel meir cohen chafetz chaim. In clear, straightforward language, it is eminently readable. 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. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on chofetz chayim hebrew title netzor loshoncha mayra pliskin, zelig on. The chafetz chaims greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. 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.
Yisrael meir kagan the chafetz chaim that he disparaged r. 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. Chafetz chaim, a comprehensive legal code on lashon hara compiled. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaim s teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. It is undated but clearly identified by the archive as the chofetz chaim. Jul 17, 2018 the chofetz chaim introduction to sefer chofetz chaim goes further and asks what was the manifestation of this sinas chinam. Guard your tongue by rabbi zelig pliskin books classics. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Rabbi yisroel meir kagans classic work chofetz chayim, a compilation of the laws pertaining to speech. The title of the work chafetz chaim by rabbi yisrael meir kagan is taken from psalms. His first work, sefer chafetz chaim 1873, is the first attempt to to organize and clarify the laws regrding evil talk and. The concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim by michael rothschild. This is true for the study of torah and is also an exception since it brings life and meaning to your soul.
The chofetz chaim answered, i know him and hes not. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. 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. Prayer of chofetz chaim to prevent lashon hara free download. Guard your tongue based on chafetz chaim by rabbi zelig pliskin russian edition. Loshon harah sefer by chofetz chaim with commentary. Among these laws, the principles of shmiras haloshon harnessing the awesome power of the tongue address most directly the question of what gd requires. Due to covid19 we are not accepting returns until further notice. Avraham yitzchak kook as kook shmook, apparently dismissing him as a wayward scholar if not worse. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject.
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. He is one of the greatest tzadikim that ever lived. The clearest picture of the chofetz chaim ever discovered. To order tapes, books, learning programs and free catalog call. How can you say bad things about the chofetz chaim. 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. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. Shimon finkelman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona located in pomona, new york ny. The chofetz chaim or chafetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. This valuable volume, compiled from the teachings of the chofetz chaim, highlights all aspects of torah study, and gives insight into.
For my personal stance, i think it should be avoided for the general avoidance of unkind speech. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaims teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. Did the chafetz chaims children leave religious judaism. 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. At the end of the second temple period, baseless hatred and speaking derogatorily about others lashon hara abounded, and. Feldheim imbue yourself with an uplifting new perspective on the importance of torah study. We are concerned for the safety of our customers and our staff and we cannot have anything returned to our facility at this time. Brief video highlighting the life and work of rabbi israel meir kagan 18381936, one of the most influential rabbis of the 20th century. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover the golden dreidle. The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things about the chofetz chaim. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover the golden. 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 adapter has added scores of true to life examples to illustrate the practical applications of these laws.
The first part of lessons in truth is based on sefer sefas tamim, and focuses on honesty in word and deed. To see the complete list, please see the sefer chafetz chaim or its english adaptation, guard your tongue, by rabbi z. 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. Free sefer of stories on the chofetz chaim on bein adam. For one who speaks loshon hora, the teshuvah repentance process is the same as for all sins between man and his creator. Better known as the chofetz chaim one who desires life, taken from psalm 34. 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.
Rabbi israel meir hacohen kagan is commonly known as the chafetz chaim, the name of his famous work on guarding ones tongue. It is certainly good to be aware of the various mitzvot. The chafetz chaim states that when it comes to studying torah there is also no restrictions. We have been hearing stories about him for as long as we can remember. But with the mishnah brurah, he let his name be known so. We have seen pictures of him, we have read books about him. Portfolio also includes a copy of this portrait, which contains on the back a summarized biography of the subject, written by dr. To say, i dont like dry wine, is a description of the speakers preferences and not a critical evaluation of the wine. Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit, the chafetz chaim passed away in 1933 at the ripe age of 95. The book is about the mitzvot relating to correct speech and the prohibitions of slander. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim. 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 chofetz chaim was a very modest person so he said, the chofetz chaim is not so great. One look from the mafioso could stun the chafetz chaim.
A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on chofetz chayim hebrew title netzor loshoncha mayra. Catalog messages of the chofetz chaim book messages of the chofetz chaim. 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. Mazal elul congregation co mazal press 2017 east 17th street brooklyn, ny 11229 email. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york ny.
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