As an added feature, the book includes anecdotes from his personal life, and a comprehensive overview as well as practical strategies for guarding our speech. How can you say bad things about the chofetz chaim. The book is about the mitzvot relating to correct speech and the prohibitions of slander. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim.
Chaim book head of employment law practice moskowitz. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. To order tapes, books, learning programs and free catalog call. Rabbi ornstein is a graduate of the principals training initiative. Yoshor the chafetz chaim on page 603 the 1st volume was published in 1884. A little more than one hundred years ago, an unknown author was arranging for the publication of an anonymous work on a muchignored topic.
Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide israel meir, 18381933 and marvin i. A daily companion a lesson a day sefer chofetz chaim. Subscribers receive a text message, email or facebook post of the. Srs the concepts and laws of proper speech arranged for daily study. Judaism submitted 3 years ago by cagegalaxy reform longtime lurker, first time poster, but excited about the exchange of ideas and knowledge with a. The chofetz chaim ztl, on his 80th yahrtzeit, today, 24 elul. It is undated but clearly identified by the archive as the chofetz chaim. We have expertise in all areas of employment law, criminal law and business law. New popular scholars a rabbi david aaron114 rabbi michael abehsera1 rabbi zalman abraham11 mrs. The chofetz chaims suitcase when we first moved to jerusalem, four years ago, neither of my children were pleased.
The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject. Reb yisrael meir kagan of radin, lithuania, had spent two winters, 5630 and 5631 1870 and 1871, writing chofetz chaim, a compilation of the laws regarding slander and defamation. Picture of chofetz chaim revealed for the first time youtube. A photo portrait of rabbi israel meir cohen chafetz chaim. Rav lipa solomon ztl, talmid of the chofetz chaim in radin. To say, i dont like dry wine, is a description of the speakers preferences and not a critical evaluation of the wine.
Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. Jun 30, 2018 the chofetz chaims suitcase when we first moved to jerusalem, four years ago, neither of my children were pleased. Eruvin 5873 a handy pamplet of the gemara daf yomi, with the tzuras hadaf layout of the gemara, and a pirush biurei hadaf in the back. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day by rabbi shimon finkelman. Chofetz chaim, introduction to the laws of the prohibition of lashon hara and rechilut, negative commandments. He wrote books about the importance of torah study and many other important issues. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Rabbi israel meir hacohen kagan is commonly known as the chafetz chaim, the name of his famous work on guarding ones tongue.
The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things about the chofetz chaim. Each days lesson is displayed over two pages, one dealing with halacha pertaining to proper speech, and the other dealing with an anecdote from the tanach, talmud, or some other parable that further illustrate the chofetz chaims concepts and laws of proper speech. One look from the mafioso could stun the chafetz chaim. Suddenly, wonder of wonders, the chafetz chaim turns to the mafioso and asks him a penetrating question on the rambam. The chofetz chaim or chafetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. The firm focuses on many areas of litigation, arbitration and mediation including. 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 the response to already published dailylesson works which address this need has been overwhelming. Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan. The book, as its title suggests, is not meant to be read from cover to cover. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaim s teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york ny.
The chofetz chaims mother said, if you want to know why i think i was zocheh to the chofetz chaim its because whenever i had a free moment, i would take out my siddur and cry for my little yisroel meir, for my little srulik to become a talmid chacham and a yarei shamayim. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. Rav solomon was just 19 years old when he went to radin from lida, where rav yaakov neiman ztl, author of darkei mussar and later rosh yeshiva in petach tikvah, was rosh yeshiva. The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. The aged chofetz chaim, a slight, bent over, elderly saint sharing a cell with a bear of a man whose cruelty was matched only by his vulgarity and size.
Nachlas offers a warm environment and caters to the english speaking population. It is with great sadness that we report the passing of rav lipa solomon ztl, one of the last remaining talmidim of the radin yeshiva and the chofetz chaim. Home forums family matters the chofetz chaims best friend how not to be friends or a spouse this topic has 40 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 4 months ago by. The more money you have, the harder it is to part with it. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chaims. View chaim books profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Chofetz chaim daily is a wonderful educational tool. The set of books by the chofetz chaim includes the hebrew text with english translations. These books detail the power of proper speech, how to develop a. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. It would seem that there is nothing derogatory about a statement of taste. Rabbi ornstein learned for thirteen years in the chofetz chaim yeshiva system, studying in the affiliates yeshiva tiferes yisroel in flatbush, yeshiva chofetz chaim of yerushalayim and in the main chofetz chaim campus of queens. This influential 20thcentury jewish figure established his reputation first and foremost as an opponent of lashon hara, evil speech. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is. The yeshiva founded by the chofetz chaim ztl following the dictates of torah and chesed. An open letter from the chofetz chaim rabbi yisrael mayer hacohen written before the first world war although i do not generally place myself in a public leadership position but having witnessed the raging flames which engulf our holy heritage, while many sit on the side with their hands clasped and cry what will happen to our people. The chofetz chaim answered, i know him and hes not. In giving jews the torah, gd granted them a system of laws and beliefs designed to elevate the human personality to a lofty state. The yeshiva offers a particular emphasis on developing critical thinking skills in learning, mussar, derech eretz and middot.
Most leaders dont even know the game theyre in simon sinek at live2lead 2016 duration. The chofetz chaim was a very modest person so he said, the chofetz chaim is not so great. Chofetz chaim daily provides the halachos of shmiras halashon in a concise and easy to read format. An invaluable guide to understanding the meaning of the. Chofetz chaim, introduction to the laws of the prohibition of. Probably the most important book he wrote was the mishna berurah, a six. Back in the old hood, they had their friends, their school, their place, their nice, massive big rooms with matching furniture. Israel meir kagan 18381933, talmudic and rabbinic scholar, ethical and religious teacher, is venerated by jews all over the world, especially those in the. The concise chofetz chaim a page a day jewish books.
Mla citation style guide israel meir, and marvin i bash. Administration limudei kodesh general studies about. The chofetz chaims practical wisdom focuses on vital aspects of personal growth. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona located in pomona, new york ny. Portfolio also includes a copy of this portrait, which contains on the back a summarized biography of the subject, written by dr. As has often happened to judaisms great leaders, rabbi yisroel meir became known by the name of his book and is known worldwide as the chofetz chaim. The title of the work chafetz chaim by rabbi yisrael meir kagan is taken from psalms. Mazal elul congregation co mazal press 2017 east 17th street brooklyn, ny 11229 email. Nachlas is modeled after the chofetz chaim yeshiva in new york, of whom it is a branch. Each days lesson is displayed over two pages, one dealing with halacha pertaining to proper speech, and the other dealing with an anecdote from the tanach, talmud, or some other parable that further illustrate the chofetz chaim s concepts and laws of proper speech. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaims teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. Born in zhetel, poland on february 6, 1838, he was taught untill age 10 by his parents and then moved to vilna to further his jewish studies. A lesson a day the concepts and laws of proper speech arranged for daily study.
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