SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM
Day 53 – The Occasional Sinner
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If a person whose actions may have involved a given transgression is known to commit that particular sin at least occasionally, then the commandment, “Judge your fellow favorably,” does not require that one seek a positive explanation
for what he did.? However, it is meritorious to give the person the benefit of the doubt and assume that this time he did not sin.? Reproof would not be necessary.
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If it is absolutely clear that the person did commit a sin, then the mitzvah to reprove does apply and one should, in a respectful and caring manner, help the person to overcome his evil inclination by offering reproof.
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There are times when it would be more effective for someone else, such as a close friend or rav, to reprove the individual.? Theoretically, it should be permissible for the one who witnessed the transgression to inform the friend or rav of it and ask that he
handle the situation.? However, we have learned that one may not act on hearsay, which would mean that one cannot possibly offer reproof unless he personally witnessed the transgression.? Consequently, it would be one’s responsibility to find an effective
means of reproving himself, or to ask the rav to either personally investigate the situation or tactfully discuss the matter with that individual without making accusations.
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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON
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David’s Acceptance
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The Sages teach that one who speaks loshon hora is fit to be stoned (Arachin 15b). The following lends support to this statement of the Sages, whose teachings are true and everlasting:
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In an incident recorded in the Book of Shmuel, King David was, according to the Sages, guilty of accepting loshon hora. In the very next incident, David, as he fled during the rebellion of his son Avshalom, was cursed and stoned by Shimi ben Geira. The word?
“and behold” with which this second narrative begins (II Shmuel 16:5), indicates a connection between the two episodes. This implies that for transgressing the loshon hora prohibitions one is fit to be stoned, as David was (by Shimi) after he had been guilty
of such an infraction.
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Parenthetically, the above is indicative of David’s exalted holiness and righteousness, for Scripture makes clear that David was as of yet unaware that he had sinned in accepting a slanderous report. Yet when one of his officers suggested that Shimi be punished
for his blasphemous behavior, David responded, “Hashem told him [i.e. inspired him] to curse” (ibid. v. 11). David, without knowing how and when he had sinned, recognized the fact that Hashem would not have permitted Shimi to act as he did had he, David, not
been deserving of such disgrace. Therefore, he would not allow his men to attack Shimi. |
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Time to count #39 Wednesday night
Time to count #39?
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Updated: The Jerusalem Page
Hi Everyone!
Yom Yerushalayim - Jerusalem Day
begins Sunday Night - May 25, 2025
I updated the Jerusalem page at:
The page includes:
- Lessons, Facts, History, Articles
- Attractions / Places to Visit
- Online Guides
- Activities
- Jewish Trivia Quiz - topic: Jerusalem
- Maps - including English and Hebrew maps of
Jerusalem Light Rail current red line and future green lines
- Photos
- Videos
- Jerusalem songs with lyrics and translations
- Spotify Jerusalem Song Playlist
- English Hebrew Vocabulary List
- Jerusalem Stamps
- Jerusalem Clipart
- Jerusalem Coloring Pages
- Jerusalem Medical and Social Services
- Jerusalem Synagogues
- Jerusalem Community Sites / Groups / Mailing Lists
- Jerusalem Facebook Pages / Groups
- Jerusalem Hotels
- Jerusalem Holiday Apartments
- Jerusalem Restaurants
- Jerusalem Social Organizations / Groups
- Jerusalem Schools /Seminaries / Yeshivot
- Jerusalem Shops / Services
Enjoy! Please share. Thank You!
Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.
Yom Yerushalayim Sameach!
Jacob
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Rav Leff's shiur, broadcast live today
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Join Rabbi?Leff's regular?Wednesday shiur in halacha and hashkafa. Join us?at 8:50 pm Israel time (1:50 pm EST), live on?Zoom. As always, the shiur is accessible?worldwide, free of charge, via Internet or phone. Mark it on your calendar for every Wednesday.Currently, Rav?Leff?is guiding us through the?laws between Man and his fellow, such as charging interest (ribis) and related topics. That's followed immediately with an in-depth study of?Even Shlayma, exploring the Vilna Gaon's profound insights into human nature and character development. The focus last week was on gilgul (the transmigration of souls), and its impact on one's life in this world.? Feel free to?forward this message?to a community email list or WhatsApp group. If you want a?weekly email reminder?about the class, write to me, and I’ll add you to my reminder list. Missed the shiur??It’s recorded! To access recordings, write to Rav Aaron at?raaronk@.... Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email szjessel@...?for details Zoom?details are below.?Please remember to mute yourself upon joining.? Meeting ID: 634 639 6447 Passcode: 613 One tap mobile: +97239786688,,6346396447# Israel Dial by your location: +972 3 978 6688 Israel +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom Meeting ID: 634 639 6447 Find your local number:?
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Man's Creation
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Said the Koretzer: "Man was created last for the following reason: if he is deserving, he shall find all nature at his service; if he is undeserving, he shall find all nature against him."
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Source: Nofeth Tzion
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Time to count #38 Tuesday night
Time to count #38?
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Feet, Hands and Mind
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Said the Koretzer: "Humanity may be likened to the form of a man. Israel is the head, since his importance lies in the achievements of his mind. Other nations are the hands, since they are valuable for their manual works.? Animals are the feet, since their worth derives from their feet.
"A man's life may also be compared to the form of a man. In his youth his strength is in his feet; in middle age, in his hands; in old age, in his head."
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Source: MIdrash Pinchas
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?Two Israel Based Work from Home Job Opportunities
Two Israel
Based Work from Home Job Opportunities
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Trebuchet Outsourcing Services is recruiting a team of English Language Trainers on behalf of a client providing
English-language instruction tailored to mother-tongue Yiddish speakers in the
U.S.
Using our client’s curriculum and methodology, you will
conduct scheduled one-on-one video sessions with your assigned trainee, and
work with him conversationally to build his confidence in his use of English,
increase his English vocabulary, and enhance his English pronunciation and
usage.
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Trebuchet Outsourcing Services is recruiting a Medicaid Tracking Associate on behalf of a US-based
medical billing client.
You will be managing Medicaid eligibility tracking,
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documentation is available for Medicaid billing purposes.
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Paid training will be provided.
You must
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For more
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Reading is so important and a wonderful way to help your child gain an interest in reading is by providing exciting, well written books for them to read.
The Lizzie Sinclair series is written by R.A. Kahn, a retired teacher.
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"TEN MINUTES 'TIL SHABBAT" The Early Candle-Lighting Group -- FREE TO JOIN ??
What is "Ten Minutes 'til Shabbat" (TMTS) all about?
Many who light Shabbos candles early are blessed with yeshuos and other zechusim.
Our participants strive to light Shabbos candles ten minutes (or more) early; before their local candle-lighting time each week.
Lighting ten minutes early is NOT a requirement to joining this group; it's a goal.
To incentivize us, each week (b"n) we award a wonderful RAFFLE PRIZE to one of our participants who indeed managed to light 10 minutes (or more) before the standard candle-lighting time on the previous Erev Shabbat.
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Participants can receive a check-in weekly email boost featuring:
? A Shabbat prep “Tip of the Week” to help us prepare ahead and alleviate some of that Erev Shabbat stress
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Organized by Ayalah Haas, l'iluiy nishamot Bryna Liba bas Moshe Saadia a"h, and Golda bas Yaakov a"h
THIS GROUP IS FREE TO JOIN wherever you live, so you can forward this message to others who you think might be interested!
Just hit the REPLY key and write your full name and email address. Your phone number is not required, but helpful if provided.
FOR MORE INFO ABOUT TOSEFET SHABBAT:
Essay by HaRav Doniel Neustadt:
There are many additional resources about Tosefet Shabbat in a number of sefarim and online.
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Wig Sale this week - Wednesday & Thursday!
Wig Sale in Beitar Illit -
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Large selection of high quality new and pre-owned wigs!
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For more
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Time to count #37 Monday night
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Will He choose Good?
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The author of the Klei Yakar explains why after the creation of man, there are not written the words: "And God saw that it was good" (Genesis 1:25) as in the case of the cattle. All other creatures received their final nature at the time of creation. But man was endowed with the faculty of free-will and self-improvement. Hence it was impossible to declare concerning him that he was good at the time of his creation. It was fitting to discover first what he would make of himself."
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Time to count #36 Sunday night
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We are pleased to announce the next Movie Matinee at Beit Knesset Hanassi. On Tuesday, May 20 we will present the multi-award-winning, highly acclaimed film Marty.?
Marty was nominated for EIGHT Academy Awards and won four including Best Picture of 1955 and Best Actor for Ernest Borgnine. In addition to winning the Oscar for Best Picture, the film enjoyed international success. It won the first Palme d’Or, the highest prize awarded the Best Feature Film at the Cannes Film Festival, the most prestigious film festival in the world. It is one of only four movies to win both the Academy Award for Best Picture and the Palme d’Or. Marty was deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” and selected for preservation in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry.
Ernest Borgnine is magnificent as a 34-year-old, socially awkward Bronx butcher, pressured by his mother and community to get married. He is the last of seven siblings to remain unmarried. He has given up on ever meeting a woman. And then he meets Clara…
Borgnine’s performance is one for the ages. This film is a cinematic classic. It is a movie that makes you wish they still made movies like this.
The Movie Matinee is at 2:00. The film is 1? hours in length.?
There will be a brief introduction of the film, a short talk and discussion after the screening. There will be an essay about the movie provided to attendees.?
There will be refreshments. No reservations are required.?
Beit Knesset Hanassi is located at 24 Ussishkin Street. The admission is 20 shekels for members of the shul and 30 shekels for non-members.
If you can please bring the exact change, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
For more information, please contact Mark at 0548 01 1957 or markpollock@....
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Bilam and the Prophets
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Said the Pulnoer: "Bilam showered praises upon Israel while the prophets rained reproofs upon them. Who was the better friend? The? ultimate intention of each gives the answer. Bilam intended to persuade the Israelites that they had already attained perfection and need not improve themselves. Had they accepted his counsel they would have deteriorated and become like other nations.
"The prophets, however, intended to spur Israel into attaining a state of higher purity and goodness. They, therefore, rebuked them even for minor sins, and did not hesitate to exaggerate their shortcomings."
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Source: Fun Unzer Alten Olam
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Jacob Richman
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