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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON
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Inspire Others
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In essence, it is every Jew’s desire to fulfill Hashem’s will. It is ignorance of halachah, lack of awareness of the matter’s severity, and a feeling of helplessness as to how to change oneself in this area, which are the root causes of widespread disregard for Shmiras haloshon. One who will attempt to guide others in this matter will surely find his words well received, and will bring great merit to his fellow Jews.
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Zohar Chadash states (Lech Lecha 25a): “Rav Avahu said: ‘Take note of the great reward that awaits one who inspires another Jew to repent. From where is this derived? From the words, “And Malkitzedek, King of Shaleim, brought out bread and wine” ‘ (Bereishis?14:18). R’ Chiya Rabbah taught: ‘When the soul of a righteous person who inspired others to repent departs this world, the angel Michael, who brings the souls of the righteous before their Creator, goes forth to greet him, as it is written: And Malkitzedek — this refers to Michael, head of the keepers of the Gates of Tzedek (Righteousness); King of Shaleim — this refers to the Jerusalem of Heaven; brought out bread and wine — he goes forth to welcome the righteous man, saying: Peace unto you!’ ”
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Elsewhere, Zohar Chadash states (ibid. 62a): “A Heavenly call goes forth each day: ‘Meritorious are those who toil in Torah, who draw others close to Torah, and who overlook the hurt caused them.’ ”

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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON
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The Way of Our Ancestors
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The Midrash states that four sources of merit figured prominently in the redemption from Egypt: The Jews did not adopt Egyptian names, did not speak in the way of the Egyptians, were not guilty of immorality and did not speak loshon hora (Vayikra Rabbah 32:5).
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Tanna D’Vei Eliyahu Rabbah (ch. 23) relates:
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When the Jews were in Egypt, they assembled and sat down together, for they were united as one. They established a covenant to do kindness with one another; to safeguard in their hearts the covenant of Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov; to serve their Father in Heaven alone; not to forsake the language of their father Yaakov’s house; and not to learn the language of the Egyptians, so as not to follow the ways of idol worshipers.
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The Egyptians would ask them: “Why do you not serve our gods, for if you did, your workload would be lightened?’’ The Jews responded: “Did our forefathers forsake our Father in Heaven, that we should now do the same?’’
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When the Jews circumcised their sons, the Egyptians suggested, “Perhaps if you do not observe this law, your difficult labor will be lightened.’’ The Jews responded: “Did our forefathers forget the covenant into which they entered with our Father in Heaven, that we should now do the same?’’
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When Jews would marry and celebrate the Seven Days of Feasting that follow, the Egyptians asked, “Why do you celebrate? Soon you will be forced to perform your slave labor!’’ The Jews responded, “We shall celebrate — you can do with us as you please. Those who are destined to die, shall die. Those who are destined to live, shall live.’’
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Let us follow in the ways of our ancestors, to do kindness with one another and faithfully uphold their covenant to serve no one but Hashem. Let us pay no heed to enticements and arguments to the contrary, just as the Jews paid no heed to the Egyptians’ words.
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May we merit the fulfillment of the prophecy, “As in the days when you departed Egypt, will I show him wonders’’ (Michah?7:15) — speedily and in our time.
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Negative Commandments
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In his introduction to Sefer Chofetz Chaim, the Chofetz Chaim enumerates 17 negative commandments which one may violate when speaking or listening to loshon hora. Below are the negative commandments most commonly transgressed:
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1) You shall not be a gossipmonger among your people (Vayikra?19:16).
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2) Do not accept a false report (Shemos 23:1), which prohibits both speaking and accepting loshon hora (Pesachim 118a).
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3) Beware of a tzaraas affliction, to be very careful and to act (Devarim 24:8), which Sifre explains as a reference to loshon hora for which tzaraas is a punishment.
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4) And you shall not place a stumbling block before the blind (Vayikra?19:14), by causing others to sin.
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5) Take care, lest you forget Hashem, your God (Devarim?8:11) through arrogance (Sotah 5a) — a prime cause of loshon hora.
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6) You shall not desecrate My holy Name (Vayikra?22:32).
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7) You shall not hate your brother in your heart (Vayikra?19:17).
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8) You shall not take revenge...
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9) and you shall not bear a grudge (Vayikra?19:18).
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10) That he not be like Korach and his assembly (Bamidbar 17:5), who caused strife among the Jewish people.
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11) Each of you shall not aggrieve his fellow (Vayikra 25:17) through hurtful words.
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12 (You shall reprove your fellow) and do not bear a sin because of him (Vayikra?19:17) by embarrassing him in the course of your reproof.
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(The five remaining negative commandments are found in Shemos?22:21; 23:2; Vayikra?19:14; Bamidbar 35:33; and Devarim?19:15.)