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Rabbi Bunam commented on the verse: "I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a leafy tree in the native soil. But one passed by, and lo, he was not; yea, I sought him, but he could not be found" (Psalms 27:35-6)." He said: "We ought understand why the Psalmist sought out the wicked. This will become clear if we apply the verse to our own times. He who in days gone by was considered wicked would now be regarded as a man of goodness. Hence we seek out such a sinner in the past to make him a leader.? But now we cannot find a man of even theses qualities, and we are compelled to accept as leaders men of qualities still commendable."

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Source: Simchath Israel

SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 3 – Lack of commitment ? It is forbidden to say that an individual lacks commitment in fulfilling a particular commandment. Therefore, it is forbidden to say that a man sets aside little time for daily Torah study, or that he does not go out of his way to help others. ??????????? This would apply even if the speaker and listener themselves study little or are not known for their benevolence, and will openly admit to this without shame. Since the Torah commands us to make Torah study and chesed performance priorities in our lives, it is forbidden to say that someone else lacks dedication in these areas. ? ? SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON ? Purpose of This Volume ? There are many factors which can cause a person to speak loshon hora. The three primary factors are: ? (1) A lack of awareness of what a Jew is and is not permitted to say. It is in response to this that we have compiled Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which is a code of laws of proper speech. ? (2) Satan’s powerful efforts in this area, as he seeks to indict us Above and to cause our prayers to be rejected (as stated in the holy Zohar, which will be cited in a forthcoming chapter). ? (3) Ignorance of the methods through which one can succeed in avoiding the urge to gossip. As Scripture states, “For with strategies shall you wage war for yourself” (Mishlei 24:6). ? It is in response to the second and third factors that we have authored this work (Sefer Shmiras Haloshon), a compilation of Aggadic teachings from the Talmud, Midrash and the holy Zohar, which speak of the great reward, in this world and the next, for guarding one’s tongue, and of the retribution that can result from the terrible sin of speaking loshon hora. ? We have also labored, with the help of Hashem, to compile from the thoughts of our Sages many methods and suggestions for how to escape the snare of the sin of loshon hora. It is our hope that this will inspire and aid the reader to overcome his inclination to speak the forbidden, so that he can develop the precious, sterling quality of shmiras haloshon. ? Because this present work contains many topics that are of vital interest, it is therefore exceedingly precious to me. Therefore, I have given it a title of its own,1 Shmiras Haloshon, based upon the verse,? “One who guards his mouth and tongue, guards his soul from tribulations” (Mishlei?21:23). ? I.e. Though this compilation of Aggadic teachings and insights is actually another section of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, the author gave it a title of its own. ? ?

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Said the Amshinover: "We readin the "Ethics of the Fathers 1:10: 'Love service and dislike rule.' When a man enters a society of inferiors, he may choose between serving or ruling it. He is advised to choose the former."

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Source: Ohel Isaac

SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM ? Day 2 – Breach of Halachah ? It is forbidden to relate that someone has been remiss in matters of Jewish observance – be it a transgression prohibited by the Torah, a rabbinical prohibition, or even a breach of custom. Such statements are derogatory by the Torah’s standards and thus are forbidden. ? Therefore, it is forbidden to mention an incident in which one of the people involved transgressed a halachah, even in a society where that particular halachah is commonly ignored. ? ? ? SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON ? The Essential Quality ? It is every person’s hope and prayer that he or she be healthy, that every organ of the body function as it should. Similarly, it should be every person’s hope and yearning that his or her soul, which lives on eternally, be spiritually healthy. It is therefore imperative that one strive throughout his lifetime to faithfully observe all 613 mitzvos, which provide the components of the soul with eternal life and vitality. ? Shmiras haloshon is especially crucial to one’s spiritual wellbeing. People who habitually speak loshon hora, and accept as fact the evil talk of others, corrupt their power of speech and hearing in this world — and their souls will surely be affected in a parallel way in the next world. How great will be their shame in the next world! For it will be obvious to all that their deficiencies resulted from the sin of loshon hora and their having been the cause of strife on this world. ? The Torah states: “And Hashem (God) formed man from the dust of the ground, and He blew into his nostrils the soul of life, and man became a living being” (Bereishis 2:7). Targum Onkelos translates the verse’s last phrase as, “and man became a speaking spirit.” It is the power of speech which defines man’s essence and distinguishes him from other creatures. ? Thus does Scripture state: “One who guards his mouth and tongue, guards his soul from tribulations” (Mishlei?21:23). Shmiras haloshon is singled out because speech is man’s essential quality. Impairment of this power deprives the soul of its essential quality in the next world and is the source of its ultimate tribulation. ? David therefore declares, “Which man desires life, who loves days of seeing good? Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit...” ? ?

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Said the Lubliner: "The true Hasid must be like a child who can laugh while weeping. Weeping by itself brings despair, while laughter by itself makes one forgetful of the reverence ofthe Lord."

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Source: Niflaoth ha-Chozeh Lublin

I have been trying to get help for a poor sick man in severe financial distress. I can send letters from rabbis and the man's doctor if anyone likes.

He is a nice, sweet man that always helped people, and even now with all his troubles still helps people as he can (obviously not with money, but in other ways), and cannot live with the dignity he deserves.

This is what the people and rabbis helping him want to achieve, to let him live with some peace and dignity.

He was forced into debts after a company where he worked went bankrupt, owing him a very large amount of money. He has been struggling since, raising a son alone that learned in a special school. His sweet boy is his life, and every extra shekel always goes for things for the boy, never anything for himself. Over the years he slowly paid down the debts, but now lives on only 3800 shekels a month from disability payments, which is impossible. He is forced to rely on some charities and kind people that sometimes help him with food and other basic needs.? Since the war started, people and charities have been helping much less. B"H there are very kind people that volunteer to occasionally help him in his home, driving him around to doctors, shopping, etc.

He goes a few times every week to doctors, tests, hospitals, etc., which makes it very hard to function. He urgently needs to pay rent, bills and arnona taxes (he gets a discount), and now will have all the expenses for Pesach, including many kitchen supplies he needs for a Kosher Pesach. He has outstanding bills to pay, and for this month's rent is missing some money to pay it all.

Kindly help this kind, poor man. He has no family aside from his son. He needs help.

Below are ways to help from Israel or America.

Bless all the kind people that helped them and to anyone that can find it in their heart to help his man.

There are American and Israeli charities accepting donations online for them. Please see the info below. It is also possible to help through their local grocery store or by bank transfer to friends helping the family. Please contact me for details.

For *USA tax deductible receipts*, the Bayswater Neighbors Fund has a website to donate. I will write the link below. If anyone prefers to send a check, please email me and I will send the details.

Right above the SUBMIT button on the donation form is written "My contribution is for:" and then they have a drop-down menu to choose where the donation will go. *Important to choose, "Family in Jerusalem", and push the Submit button once.*

Here is the link.

For Israel donations/receipts, please see the link below. Please note that Mekimi has a new donations page. It is *VERY IMPORTANT* to write *FUND 2110* in the "Comment for the office" box or the donation will not go to the family. The "Comment for the office" is right under where they ask for your phone number.? Please also email me if you donate so we can follow up and get it to the family quicker. Here is the link for the Mekimi organization donation page.

Thank you in advance. Tizku L'Mitzvot