lashon hara

Yifat Hadad on faith, loss, and the power of guarding one’s speech

A practical guide to guarding against forbidden speech and focusing on the positive

Recalling the severe punishment meted out to Moshe's sister can help us overcome the temptation to speak lashon hara

From hygiene to humility — how ancient law, moral symbolism, and spiritual discipline unite in one powerful Torah command

The biblical plague of tzara’at was a mysterious affliction that appeared, not from infection, but from the moral and spiritual state of the human soul

How can we protect ourselves from forbidden gossip? We've compiled several tips to help you.

It's a challenge, but we have Hashem on our side

Why is speaking lashon hara considered so serious in Judaism? How can seemingly harmless private conversations cause real damage, and what impact do our words have in the spiritual realms?

Practical wisdom from Torah leaders on transforming negative speech into positive intentions

The laws of lashon hara extend even to prohibiting a whisper or hint of anything negative

Imagine if the next sentence you said was your last. Wouldn't you stop and think before speaking?

After a venomous snake bite, a young boy’s simple vow not to speak lashon hara led to an incredible recovery.

Understanding Miriam’s leprosy, the Golden Calf, the spies, and the deeper mercy behind God’s judgments in the wilderness

The story of Rabbi Levi Rabinowitz shows how guarding one’s speech can transform lives and lead to a legacy of powerful, fulfilled blessings.

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky was asked an interesting question, and his answer sheds light on the severity of speaking/accepting lashon hara (derogatory speech) about others.

How speaking negatively about others can transfer your good deeds, and impact you in the World to Come