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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 65 – Taking The Law Into One’s Hands We have seen that it is permissible for a beis din, rabbinical court, to use certain forms of social pressure to persuade an individual to abide by its ruling. However, it is forbidden to use social pressure in order to bypass the court process and force a thief to return what he stole. It is wrong to cause the community to take a stand in a monetary issue on the basis of an individual’s word alone; only through the psak (ruling) of a beis din may the community take a stand. Thus, it is correct to ensure that the parties come before a beis din, but it is forbidden to personally orchestrate the enforcement of what one believes to be justice. SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON A Swindler Comes to Town People who speak loshon hora tend to rationalize their sinful behavior with the contention that the listener wanted to hear the gossip and that he obviously enjoyed it. Moreover, the two remained good friends after their discussion. Could one really be guilty of causing his listener harm when he obviously had such a good time? The fallacy of such thinking can be explained with the following parable: A swindler came to a certain town and disguised himself as a respected leader of the community. When a visitor arrived in the town, the swindler welcomed him like an old friend and invited him to a local inn where the two could enjoy each other’s company. At the inn, the swindler said, “It’s been so many years since the last time we saw one another. My joy is indescribable. This calls for a celebration! Please, go to the counter and tell the manager to serve us the very best of everything he has to offer! Of course, I’ll pay the bill.’’ The two wined and dined until they had both eaten more than their fill. At that point, the swindler slipped out the door, leaving his “guest” with the enormous bill to pay. The poor fellow explained to the manager what had transpired, but to no avail. “All I know,’’ said the manager, “is that you came to the counter and ordered all that food and drink. Whatever happened between you and that other fellow is of no concern to me. Pay up!’’ One who listens to loshon hora is like the visitor in our parable. The listener is happy and feels no enmity toward the speaker, who seems to be entertaining him free of charge. The listener sees the speaker as his dear confidant, who tells him private information that he might not divulge to others. But all this is only on this world, while “the shop is open, and the Merchant extends credit” (Avos 3:20). In the next world, however, where “the ledger is open ... and the collectors make their rounds,’’ one will have to stand judgment for having listened to and accepted forbidden talk. Every word that he listened to will be recorded there, and he will have to pay a very heavy price. Keep reading Day 66, the lesson for second day of Shavuos SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 66 – Accusations against the Beis Din If one witnessed a crime which subsequently came before a beis din, rabbinical court, and the accused was acquitted of any wrongdoing, it is forbidden to voice criticism of the beis din’s ruling. One must assume that a court comprised of Torah scholars has done its best to ascertain the facts according to the methods prescribed by halachah (i.e. testimony of two valid witnesses), and has ruled in accordance with Jewish law as detailed in Shulchan Aruch. If one was the sole witness to a crime, then his testimony is invalid, no matter how convincing are his arguments. Furthermore, one must come to terms with the reality that humans are limited in their ability to determine and carry out absolute justice, and ultimately, it is in Hashem’s power to correct social justice. Certainly one who loses a court case cannot possibly be objective in his evaluation of the beis din’s ruling. The practice of raising questions as to the competence of the beis din, or accusing the judges of bias, is blatant hotzaas shem ra (slander). Nevertheless, if one suspects that the ruling was the result of an error in the legal process, he could seek t

The Gift The Sadigurer Rabbi explained that the Torah does not name the Festival of Shavuoth "The Festival of the Receiving of the Law" for the reason that it is unmannerly for one who presents a gift to another person to ask him to rejoice over the gift. Source: Esser Oroth

Shalom all! This is just a reminder that there is no Olim Toolbox Talks today because of the Shavuot holiday. Toolbox Talks will return after Shavuot. The link to the recording of last week’s Toolbox Talks – ISRAEL: HOME. HOPE. REALITY! – is https://tinyurl.com/4sv955c2 We wish you a chag same’ach and a good week. Rabbi Sid Slivko Community Relations Coordinator Tel./WhatsApp: +972-52-609-1415 US Tel/WhatsApp: +1-929-231-6865 Website: www.olimpaveway.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rabbisidslivko

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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 55 – Social Pressure A mumor l’tayovon (lit., rebel due to temptation) is someone who regularly submits to temptation in violating a specific mitzvah. While the prohibition against gossip mongering does apply with regard to speaking about him (as he is not a heretic), his situation differs drastically from one who occasionally transgresses a given mitzvah but basically is committed to its observance. As we have learned, the primary prohibition against speaking loshon hora is lo saylaych rachil b’amecha, Do not go as a gossipmonger among your people (Vayikra 19:16). One who embarrasses his fellow Jew transgresses the prohibition lo sonu ish es amiso, A man shall not aggrieve his fellow (Vayikra 25:17). Our Sages interpret the term amecha, your people, in the first prohibition as excluding only a mumor l’hachis, (lit., rebel whose intent is to spite), one whose lack of regard for a given prohibition causes him to regularly transgress it. However, the term, amiso, his fellow, in the second prohibition, excludes even the mumor l’tayovon. Thus, it is forbidden to speak loshon hora about a mumor l’tayovon but it is permissible to exert social pressure on him in order to induce him to mend his sinful way. It is permissible to publicize that a Jew regularly violates a particular halachah if it is clear that he is aware of the halachah and has chosen to ignore it, and it stands to reason that publicizing his behavior will induce him to change. This applies even if he transgresses the law out of temptation. However, one must be certain that all the conditions of toeles, constructive speech, including purity of intent and lack on an alternative, apply. SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON The Time Is Now The serpent, whose deceitful words created a barrier between God and man, was cursed: “And dust shall you eat all the days of your life” (Bereishis 3:14). The Talmud (Berachos 12b) interprets the phrase “all the days of your life” in another verse of the Torah (Devarim 16:3) as referring to the Messianic era. Thus, at the End of Days, all creatures will be cured of their maladies except for the serpent. And just as “the snake bites because it was not charmed” [i.e. cured of its curse] so too “there will be no advantage [i.e. remedy] for the master of the tongue” (from Koheles 10:11). Those who habitually speak loshon hora will, like the serpent, find no cure for themselves at the End of Days (Midrash Aggadas Bereishis 79:2 and Pirkei D’R’ Eliezer ch. 52). Their only hope is to repent now. The gossiper brings suffering not only upon himself, but upon the community as well: “R’ Shimon ben Pazi said: Rain is withheld only because of those who speak loshon hora, as it is written (Mishlei 25:23), ‘The north wind prevents the rain and [God shows] an angry countenance [when there is] secretive talk’ ” (Ta’anis 7b). Zohar states that this sin brings death and destruction to the world. Therefore, one who cares for his own well-being and that of his fellow men will strive to acquire the golden quality of Shmiras haloshon. Keep reading Day 56, the lesson for Shabbos SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 56 – Public Announcements Traditionally, Jewish communities have used social pressure in dealing with the publicly observant whose private behavior includes blatant violation of basic halachah. If all else fails, it is permissible to publicize the fact that an otherwise observant Jew is guilty of immorality on a regular basis, if the disclosure will prompt him to repent. Similarly, rabbinical courts have the authority to post signs informing the public of someone’s refusal (siruv) to comply with a court ruling. Social pressure is often the only means through which rabbinical courts can enforce their decisions. SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON Evil Epitomized The Talmud states (Sotah 42a): “Four groups will never be allowed to stand in the presence of the Shechinah (Divine Presence): scoffers, liars, flatterers, and those who speak loshon hora ... [With regard to this last group it is written] (Tehillim 5:5), ‘For you are not a God who desires wickedness, no

Giving and Receiving The Kotzker Rabbi gave two reasons for our naming the Festival of Shavuoth "The Time of the Giving of the Torah," and not "The Time of Our Receiving of the Torah." The first reason is that while the Torah was given us in the time of Moses, we continue to receive the Torah all the time heneceforth. The second reason is that, while the Torah was given to every Jew alike, it was not received by everyone in the equal proportion, since the receiving depends upon the power of understanding in each individual. Source: Siach Sarfei kodesh

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Better than Gold and Honey Said the Besht: "The words of the Torah, we are told by the Psalmist (Pslam 19:11) are more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey. Gold is highly desirable, but it is unsatisfying, as no man is ever contented with the amount of gold he possesses. Honey is exceedingly sweet, but it is unpleasant to the sated man. The Torah, however, is both satisfying and pleasant." Source: Kesser Shem Tov

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Learning Torah A young man was asked by the Gerer Rabbi if he had learned Torah. "Just a little," replied the youth. "That is all anyone ever has learned of the Torah," was the rabbi's answer. Source: Siach Sarfei Kodesh

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