Lashon Hara

0 Ethics Politics

Ivanka Trump suggests you avoid this central sin in Judaism — will her father listen?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 6 Nov

Ivanka Trump used her recent birthday as an opportunity to share personal reflections, prominently mentioning the Jewish ethical principle of avoiding lashon hara, or harmful gossip.

0 Communities Ethics

Springfield, Ohio, rabbi will meet with local Haitian leaders after disparaging community

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 Sep

Rabbi Cary Kozberg, of Springfield, Ohio's Reform congregation Temple Sholom, faced backlash after making insensitive remarks about Springfield's Haitian migrant community, suggesting they lacked Western values.

0 Culture Jewish Law

The Lives Lashon Hara Destroyed

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jul

The text highlights a personal story depicting the devastating impact of lashon hara, focusing on a woman struggling in her search for a partner and battling loneliness.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Republican rhetoric about immigrants violates a core Jewish principle

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 18 Jul

The article discusses how the Republican rhetoric on immigrants, as exemplified by speakers at the 2024 Republican National Convention, violates a core Jewish principle of lashon hara, which refers to harmful speech about others that is derogatory or damaging.

0 Politics Culture

Vive l'Omnicause

Bonjour Chai · 12 Jul

This episode discusses the impact of recent elections in France and the UK on Jewish communities, highlighting the political tension between choosing between left-leaning and right-leaning parties with contentious histories.

0 Politics Communities

Vive l'Omnicause

Bonjour Chai · 12 Jul

The episode discusses the implications of recent elections in France and the UK, highlighting the complex position of Jewish communities within shifting political landscapes.

0 Culture Food

“My Daughter Now Only Eats ‘Clean Cooking’ — and Insults Mine”

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Jul

A mother seeks advice on how to handle her daughter's new clean eating habits that involve insulting her cooking, while another person questions the frequency of calls with an older sister who dominates conversations.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Parashah of the week: Shemot

Rebbetzin Shuli Liss in Jewish Chronicle · 4 Jan

The discussion in this week's Parashah of Shemot emphasizes the impact of negative energy and lashon hara (negative speech) on individuals and those around them.

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Was Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend wrong to share texts showing his abuse?

Nora Berman in Forward · 10 Jul 2023

Sarah Brady, professional surfer and former girlfriend of actor Jonah Hill, shared alleged texts between them on her Instagram stories, revealing Hill's abusive and controlling behavior.

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Time for a Rosh Hashanah Overhaul

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski in Jewish Action · 16 Jun 2022

In this article, Rabbi Dr. Twerski discusses the concept of teshuvah (repentance) in relation to his experience treating alcoholism.

0 Culture Ethics

After the Oscars slap fiasco, Rabbi Joshua Corber wants you to know he has alopecia, too

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Apr 2022

Rabbi Joshua Corber, inspired by the Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, shares his personal experience with alopecia in a sermon to highlight issues of body shaming and the power of malicious speech.

0 Ethics Culture

The Jewish movement to clean up offensive speech

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 May 2021

This episode explores the Clean Speech Ottawa initiative, which encourages individuals to be mindful of their language to promote kindness and reduce harm caused by offensive speech.

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Reviews in Brief

Rabbi Gil Student in Jewish Action · 16 Mar 2020

In "Widen Your Tent," Rabbi Micha Berger translates and expands upon the introduction of Rabbi Shimon Shkop's "Shaarei Yosher," focusing on the commandment to be holy in an active, community-oriented way, emphasizing self-improvement, Torah learning, and communal service.

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