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Shmiras Halashon Daily

Rabbi Ari Klapper

Master the intricate halachic rules of proper speech with a comprehensive study of the Chofetz Chaim"s foundational work. Rabbi Ari Klapper provides a detailed analysis of when speech about others is forbidden vs. permitted, covering workplace gossip, family dynamics, and community situations. Transform your relationships and spiritual growth through mindful speech. One of the most thorough English-language resources on Jewish speech ethics.

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 181

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/11/07

Protecting Others Is Also ToelesEven if you can’t undo past damage, warning others—so they avoid harm or bad influences—is valid toeles, if all other rules are kept.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 180

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/11/05

Even if you act with permission now, becoming guilty of the same aveira later reveals your motives weren’t truly l’shem Shamayim.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 179

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/11/02

No Room for HypocrisyYou may not speak toeles if you’re guilty of the same aveira. Fix yourself first—then you can care about someone else’s growth.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 178

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/31

Don’t Destroy More Than You FixThe seventh rule warns: if your words will cause greater damage than the Beis Din would, it’s not toeles—it’s harm, and it’s assur.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 177

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/29

Only If There’s No Other WayIf you can fix the issue another way, don’t speak Lashon Hara. The sixth rule of toeles requires minimizing harm wherever possible.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 176

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/26

Stick to the FactsYou may not exaggerate. The fourth and fifth rules require accuracy and sincere kavana l’toeles—not revenge, drama, or self-righteousness.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 175

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/24

First, Talk to ThemThe third rule of toeles: try giving tochacha first. Lashon Hara isn’t permitted if direct, caring conversation can correct the problem.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 174

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/22

Looks Can Be DeceivingEven eyewitness accounts can mislead. The second rule of toeles reminds us: interpret with care before assuming an aveira occurred.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 173

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/19

Don’t Act on RumorsThe first rule of toeles requires firsthand knowledge. Lashon Hara is only permitted if you saw it yourself or fully verified its truth.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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00:02:28

Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 172

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/17

When Lashon Hara HelpsIf speaking will help a victim recover stolen money or damages, it may be l’toeles. But halacha requires strict conditions—good intent alone isn’t enough.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 171

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/15

Secrets Deserve SilenceEven without the words “don’t tell,” private matters must remain private. Repeating secrets—harmless or not—is a violation of trust and halacha.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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00:02:29

Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 170

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/12

Teach Children EarlyChildren copy what they see. If parents reject Lashon Hara clearly and consistently, kids absorb that as the norm—and carry it for life.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 169

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/10

Trapped? Don’t Be MekabelIf you can’t speak up or leave, protect yourself: block out the Lashon Hara or focus elsewhere. But never accept it in your heart.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 168

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/08

Speak Up or Walk AwayIf rebuke fails, distance yourself from those who harm with words. And when stuck in Lashon Hara situations, steer the conversation away—subtly but firmly.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 167

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/05

Avoid Lashon Hara ZonesLiving near or sitting beside habitual speakers of Lashon Hara is assur. Protect your soul—your spiritual health must come first.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 166

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/03

Praise Can Attract TroubleHighlighting someone’s generosity can lead to unfair pressure, jealousy, or harm. Even praise, when misunderstood, may turn into Avak Lashon Hara.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 165

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/10/01

Public Praise Needs CautionPraising someone in front of a crowd is risky—unless he’s universally respected or unknown to the audience. Otherwise, criticism often follows.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 164

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/09/28

Too Much Praise Is DangerousEven sincere compliments can invite criticism. Avoid excessive praise in public—people may feel the need to “balance” the conversation with damaging words.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 163

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/09/26

When Praise Becomes HarmImplying something negative or praising someone in front of enemies often triggers Lashon Hara. If there's any risk of backlash, don’t say it—even if it sounds positive.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 162

Shmiras Halashon Daily ·

2025/09/24

The Subtle Danger of AvakAvak Lashon Hara—the “dust” of gossip—can seem harmless but causes real damage. It’s subtle, common, and easily overlooked. Awareness is the first defense.Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

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