Published by bais yechiel publications, jerusalem 1991 used. In 1974, after writing an article for the jewish observer about the life of the chofetz chaim, the profile of an oheiv yisroel, zelig pliskin was asked to write a book explaining the chofetz chaims teachings. Yeshiva chofetz chaim a unique oasis of torah and tefillah located in monsey ny the sweet sounds of torah study can be heard all day and night by these dedicated talmidai chachomim and the community members who join them. His first work, sefer chafetz chaim 1873, is the first attempt to to organize and clarify the laws regrding evil talk and. Rabbi israel meir hacohen kagan description laws of lashon hara forbidden speech. Product information guard your tongue adapted from the chofetz chaim hardcover 6 x 9 236 pages written by. Who is the man who is eager for life, who desires years of good fortune. Mazal elul congregation co mazal press 2017 east 17th street brooklyn, ny 11229 email. Guard your tongue is an english adaptation of rabbi yisroel meir k. 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. When he was 35 1873 he published his first book, chofetz chaim, which was devoted to this topic. In his haskamah to the 1943 inaugural hebrew volume of the sefer chofetz chaim al hatorah, the great rav shlomo heiman ztl writes. The first part of lessons in truth is based on sefer sefas tamim, and focuses on honesty in word and deed.
Loshon hora derogatory or damaging speech has generated immeasurable suffering. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on chofetz chayim hebrew title netzor loshoncha mayra pliskin, zelig on. Guard your tongue goodreads meet your next favorite book. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora adapted from the chofetz. Also, one can contact the chofetz chaim heritage foundation, 800867 2482 or visit their website at. Guard your tongue by rabbi zelig pliskin books english. Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit, the chafetz chaim passed away in 1933 at the ripe age of 95. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on chofetz chayim hebrew title netzor loshoncha mayra.
I highly recommend guard your tongue by rabbi zelig pliskin. Who is the man who longs for life hachofetz chaim, who loves days for seeing good, guard your. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be. This guide is a must for every jewish home and should be reread. Many of the laws governing speech were compiled by rabbi yisroel meir kagan in a book entitled chofetz chaim desires life. A jewish publication ran an advertisement dominated by a drawing of a verysternlooking, bearded rabbi of the nineteenth century, the chofetz chaim,who wrote a book about gossip called guard your tongue. This book is a practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on chofetz chaim. The chofetz chaim s influence continues to grow, as thousands upon thousands adopt his message that the tongue can be a priceless tool or a lethal weapon. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora based on the chofetz chayim.
For over 50 years this mokom torah has called the monsey area home for our talmidim who have continued on to become roshei. At the bottom ofthe page was a hotline number to call anonymously if you haveinformation about someones potential marriage, business dealings, orwhatever. A lesson a day the concepts and laws of proper speech arranged for daily study by rabbi shimon finkelman and rabbi yitzchak berkowitz. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. Product description study sefer chofetz chaimin 128 daily segments, according to the schedule established by the venerable manchester rosh yeshivah, rabbi yehudah zev segal, ztl. He entitled his book after the verse in king davids psalms 34. The chofetz chaim or chafetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. When a person feels that a specific person or organization is the source of their loss of income or prestige, it is difficult to overcome the urge to speak. Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceitfully.
The light from zion authentic torah from israel for. The title of the work chafetz chaim by rabbi yisrael meir kagan is taken from psalms. Rabbi pilskin has added scores of true to life examples to illustrate the practical applications of these laws. The name is inspired by the verse in psalms, whoever of you desires life chafetz chaim. The book is called chafetz chaim which caused the author to be known as the chafetz chaim too. A practical guide on how to avoid backbiting, drawn from the book chafetz chaim r. It has caused the dissolution of numerous friendships, the termination of countless marriages, and has resulted in people losing their incomes. In fact, rabbi israel meir hakohen of radin wrote an entire book about these laws.
He authored a book on the laws pertaining to slander and gossip, after which he was popularly known as the chofetz chaim desires life from the verse in psalms. Guard your tongue is an english adaptation of rabbi yisroel meir kagans classic work chofetz chayim, a compilation of the laws pertaining to speech. The chofetz chaims influence continues to grow, as thousands upon thousands adopt his message that the tongue can be a priceless tool or a lethal weapon. To focus on the shortcomings of another person is itself.
The chafetz chaims greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. Guard your tongue based on chafetz chaim by rabbi zelig pliskin russian edition. Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking guile. Lashon hara project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. In order that the reader should not be overwhelmed by reading every law and its source due the lengthiness that sometimes results i divided the book. Guard your tongue is an english adaptation of rabbi yisroel meir kagans classic work.
If a person guards his speech, others will emulate him and he will be rewarded for that merit also. In clear, straightforward language, it is eminently readable. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora, based on chofetz chayim. The chafetz chaim s greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. Guard your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking haughtily. The chofetz chaim felt that jewish law has much to say about proper speech, but since the information was scattered around many different sources, it. In the book guard your tongue adapted from chofetz chaim by rabbi pliskin we are taught that strengthening in bitachon trust in gd helps to prevent us from speaking lashon hara.
The name comes from tehillim psalms 34, who is the man that desires life chofetz chaim keep your tongue from evil. Prayer of chofetz chaim to prevent lashon hara free download. This new book is a vital gift for those who wish to live and guard their tongues, and long to learn how. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. Morgenstern shmiras halashon section this class is based upon the chofetz chaim written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan, more commonly known as the chofetz chaim due to the popularity of his book. Guard your tongue softcover jewish book bad mouth laws. I will teach you the fear of god who is the man that desires life. The chofetz chaim felt that jewish law has much to say about proper speech, but since the information was scattered around many different sources, it was difficult for people to study.
The prayer is provided in both english and hebrew, so both laypeople and scholars can enjoy it. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. Turn from evil and do good, ask for peace and persue it. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. A practical guide to the laws of loshon hora, based on chofetz chayim rabbi zelig pliskin on. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Israelyameir kagan of radunia hafetz haimintroductionfamed. The title is based on the verse in psalms which states. English edition of chofetz chaim released the yeshiva world. Guard your tongue against evil, your lips from deceitful speech. I called the book chafetz chaim after the verse psalms 34. Who is the man who desires life, who loves days to see goodness. Guard your tongue from evil, your lips from deceitful speech.
Rabbi zelig pliskin wrote an english book titled, guard your tongue, which is loose translation of the chofetz chaims book, to which he added many stories to. Prophetic rabbi who accurately predicted ww2 claims war. Rabbi pliskin has added scores of true to life examples to. Guard your tongue is an english adaptation of rabbi yisroel meir kagans classic. Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan the title of the work chafetz chaim by rabbi yisrael meir kagan is taken from psalms 34. Guard your tongue rabbi zelig pliskin seforim center. Guard your tongue softcover jewish book bad mouth laws chofetz chaim. The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. Although the chofetz chayyim occupied no official rabbinic position, his later reputation as an authority in practical jewish law rested secure on his work on the subject. Keep they tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile psalms 34. It is available from your local jewish bookstore or by calling tollfree to 8777583242.
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