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The Power of Words	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	1	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg introduces the topic of proper speech, and its importance for building oneself as a true eved Hashem (servant of Hashem).   Class Number: 1 of 46 Time: 48:51 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Your Words Create You	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	2	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabi Beinish Ginsburg continues his introduction to the study of the Laws of Lashon Hara.  Framing things positively will affect a person's life experiences, and literally change his life.   Class Number: 2 of 46 Time: 48:37 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Axiom for Avoiding Aveirot	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	3	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg reveals Rav Yisrael Salanter's axiom for preventing sin, and relates it to the study of Sefer Chafetz Chaim.   Class Number: 3 of 46 Time: 51:15 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara: The Root of Destruction	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	4	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
Class Number: 4 of 46 Time: 51:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Ignorance Causes Improper Speech	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	5	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues teaching the introduction to the Sefer.  In this class, Rabbi Ginsburg describes the potential to sin thousands of times in these areas, because of ignorance of the laws regarding proper speech.   Class Number: 5 of 46 Time: 49:03 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara: 'Mother' of Aveirot	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	6	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim on Shmirat Halashon (the laws of proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg introduces the Chofetz Chaim's list of aveirot (transgressions) which are incurred when one is involved in lashon hara.   Class Number: 6 of 46 Time: 45:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Causing Sin	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	7	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim and the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches three of the many transgressions one commits when speaking lashon hara.  Specifically, he focuses on the danger of causing others to sin, known as 'lifnei iver', and the pleasure derived from speaking lashon hara.  Class Number: 7 of 46 Time: 34:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Chillul Hashem of Lashon Hara	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	8	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim and Shmirat Halashon, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches more of the Torah prohibitions listed in the introduction to Sefer Chofetz Chaim.  One who speaks lashon hara is guilty of creating a chillul Hashem (desecration of G-d's Name).  The sin of lashon hara is is intricately connected with the sins of taking revenge and bearing a grudge, as well as the sin of hating a fellow Jew.   Class Number: 8 of 46 Time: 49:39 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Make Good Friends	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	9	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim and SHmirat Halashon, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg talks about the imortance of making the right friends in order to maintain proper speaking habits.  When one has friends who are a good influence on him, the struggle against speaking lashon hara is greatly diminished.   Class Number: 9 of 46 Time: 47:50 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Dangers of Flattery	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	10	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim and Shmiras Halashon, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues his explanation of the list of transgressions included in the sin of lashon hara.  This class discusses the severity of publicly embarrassing someone, hurting a widow or orphan, and the dangers of falsely flattery.   Class Number: 10 of 46 Time: 48:04 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Loving Your Fellow Jew	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	11	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg begins a discussion of the positive mitzvot that are related to Shmirat Halashon (guarding one's speech).  The class discusses speaking lashon hara as a violation of the mitzva of V'ahavta L'rei'acha Kamocha, loving your fellow Jew.  It also mentions that judging others favorably helps one to avoid speaking and believing lashon hara.  Class Number: 11 of 46 Time: 49:46 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Respecting Holiness	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	12	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim and Shmirat Halashon, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg explains how respect for a shul (synagogue)  and a talmid chacham (learned person) can help a person to avoid speaking lashon hara.   Class Number: 12 of 46 Time: 48:24 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Remembering Miriam	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	13	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chofetz Chaim and Shmirat Halashon, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg speaks about the mitzvah to remember what happend to Miriam when she spoke lashon hara about her brother Moshe Rabbenu.  He goes on to discuss the mitzvah to honor kohanim and to fear Hashem, both of which can be transgressed when one speaks lashon hara.  The class includes a beautiful story about Rav Shach zatzal and Rav Yaakov Kaminetzky zatzal.   Class Number: 13 of 46 Time: 48:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara's Affect on Torah Study	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	14	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of shmirat halashon, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues a description of the mitzvot affected by lashon hara.  This class focuses on mitzvot 12 and 13 in the introduction to Sefer Chafetz Chaim, which relate to Torah Study and its relationship with lashon hara.   . Class Number: 14 of 46 Time: 48:35 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Positivity: The Key to Proper Speech	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	15	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chafetz Chaim and the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg completes the introduction of the Chofetz Chaim to his work, and summarizes the main points to take out from this important chapter.   Class Number: 15 of 46 Time: 51:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Words that Build	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	16	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg begins teaching the body of the sefer, beginning with klal aleph.  This class defines lashon hara and rechilus, and discusses which is worse.  Rabbi Ginsburg also discusses a situation where a Rebbi or parent requests that someone tell them lashon hara, and how to respectfully avoid speaking improperly even under such circumstances.   Class Number: 16 of 46 Time: 51:24 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara in the Workplace	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	17	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg completes his discussion of klal aleph.  This class covers issues of lashon hara in the workplace, hinting at lashon hara, how to give someone tochacha (rebuke) for lashon hara, and when to ask a shaila (halachic question) regarding the laws of lashon hara.   Class Number: 17 of 46 Time: 49:15 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Forms of Lashon Hara	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	18	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this torah shiur (class) on Shemirat Halashon (the laws of proper speech),  Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg finishes explaining klal 1 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, with a discussion of the various forms of lashon hara - spoken, written, etc., and an explanation of their details.   Class Number: 18 of 46 Time: 50:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara Said in the Presence of Three People	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	19	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Shemiras Halashon ( the laws of proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal 2 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, specifically focusing on the Rambam's position regarding lashon hara (derogatory speech) spoken in public.   Class Number: 19 of 46 Time: 51:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara Between Colleagues	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	20	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech as taught in Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches the second half of klal bet, which discusses lashon hara between colleagues, such as teachers talking about students at teachers meetings, etc.  Class Number: 20 of 46 Time: 47:05 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Discussing a Drasha	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	21	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Shemirat Halashin (the laws of proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues his explanation of klal bet of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, and applies it to common situations such as discussing a class, criticizing Rabbonim, and other scenarios.  Class Number: 21 of 46 Time: 53:31 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mitzvot Lishma	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	22	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg begins klal 3 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which defines the distinction between mitzvot lishma and mitzvot done for other reasons.   Class Number: 22 of 46 Time: 49:52 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Purim Shpiels	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	23	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg analyzes Purim plays, and whether mocking someone good-naturedly is permissible according to the laws of shemiras halashon.   Class Number: 23 of 46 Time: 51:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Tzara'at and Lashon Hara	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	24	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg explains the punishment of tzara'at (Biblical leprosy), and its connection to the sin of lashon hara.  Class Number: 24 of 46 Time: 51:09 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Being a Positive Person	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	25	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches Sefer Chofetz Chaim klal 4 paragraphs 1-3, which discuss speaking lashon hara about someone who transgresses Mitzvot bein Adam l'Makom, in matters between Man and G-d.  Rabbi Ginsburg emphasizes the importance of noticing and focusing on positive behaviors when interacting with others.  Class Number: 25 of 46 Time: 49:47 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Correcting Others' Wrongdoings	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	26	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches Sefer Chofetz Chaim klal daled, paragraphs 4-6.  The Chofetz Chaim emphasizes that one is not allowed to tell others if he saw someone commit a transgression once, because the person may have done teshuva.  Rather, he should approach the person and rebuke him himself.  Rabbi Ginsburg discusses the proper way to give tochacha (rebuke), as constructive criticism, gently and respectfully.   Class Number: 26 of 46 Time: 49:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara L'Toeles: Staying Away From Bad Influences	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	27	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg begins a discussion of when one may speak lashon hara in order to warn others not to imitate bad behavior.  If one sees another doing an aveira (transgressing a Torah law) on purpose multiple times, he may point it out to others in order to prevent them from copying this behavior.  However, this may be done only if those hearing the lashon hara will not fully accept it, but rather view it as a cautionary warning.  People who did not receive a Jewish education and therefore are unaware of Torah law may not be spoken about.   Class Number: 27 of 46 Time: 47:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara L'Toelet, Part 2: Protecting Students and Children	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	28	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg when one is allowed to warn children and students to stay away from the influence of someone with bad midot (character traits), in order to protect them from negative influences.   Class Number: 28 of 46 Time: 51:53 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Repenting for Lashon Hara	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	29	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches Sefer Chofetz Chaim klal daled paragraph 12.  In this shiur, Rabbi Ginsburg talks of the lengths one must go to to do teshuva fro the sin of lashon hara.   Class Number: 29 of 46 Time: 46:39 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Bein Adam L'Chavero	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	30	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches the beginning of Klal 5 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim.  The Chofetz Chaim discusses talking about someone's character traits and weaknesses, such as wisdom, strength, and wealth.  Specifically, Rabbi Ginsburg focuses on the trap of criticizing Rabbonim as not intelligent or diplomatic enough, and talks about how we must be careful to only speak positively about our leaders.    Class Number: 30 of 46 Time: 51:31 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Ayin Tova: Being a Positive Person	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	31	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws and mindsets relating to proper speech, Rabbi Binyamin Ginsburg finishes the first half of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, completing a discussion of klal 5.  Rabbi Ginsburg sums up the course with chizuk, encouragement, regarding developing a positive attitude towards other people, and trying to view others on a positive light.   Class Number: 31 of 46 Time: 46:59 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Believing Lashon Hara	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	32	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur on the laws and perspectives pertaining to one's speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg begins klal 6 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which talks about the prohibition to believe or hear any derogatory speech about others.   Class Number: 32 of 46 Time: 41:24 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Hearing Lashon Hara	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	33	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg reviews what one should do if they unintentionally hear lashon hara, and how to avoid hearing lashon hara.   Class Number: 33 of 46 Time: 45:43 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Venting	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	34	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on Shemirat Halashon,  Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches the laws pertaining to lashon hara when one feels the need to speak lashon hara in order to calm oneself down from an upsetting encounter, etc.   Class Number: 34 of 46 Time: 49:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Permitted Suspicion	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	35	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of Shemiras Halashon (proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal 6 paragraphs 7-10 of Sefer Chafetz Chaim, which go into the details of whether it is permitted to believe negative speech.  One may be cautious concerning certain negative reports, although one may not fully believe them.   Class Number: 35 of 46 Time: 43:50 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Teshuva for Accepting Lashon Hara	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	36	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of Shemiras Halashon (proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches the end of klal 6 of Sefer Chafetz Chaim, which speaks about doing teshuva for accepting lashon hara.  Rabbi Ginsburg continues with klal 7, discussing unique cases where one may not accept lashon hara.   Class Number: 36 of 46 Time: 42:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Believing Lashon Hara: Rumors and Newspapers	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	37	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches Sefer Chofetz Chaim klal 7, paragraphs 3-6, which contain proof that one may not repeat rumors or other lashon hara, even if two or more people say it.  He also discusses whether one may talk negatively or believe negative reports about reshaim.   Class Number: 37 of 46 Time: 48:31 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara about Family Members	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	38	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on shemirat halashon, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches the end of klal zayin and the beginning of klal chet in Sefer Chafetz Chaim.  The class speaks about the laws of lashon hara as they relate to family members.  Class Number: 38 of 46 Time: 46:39 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara at the Shabbos Table	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	39	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal chet in Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which discusses lashon hara spoken about Rabbonim, and in contrast lashon hara about baalei machloket (people involved in disputes).  Class Number: 39 of 46 Time: 51:02 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara in the Family	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	40	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg reviews klal 8, and discusses the laws of lashon hara between spouses, how to train one's family to avoid lashon hara, and the importance of giving mussar softly.   Class Number: 40 of 46 Time: 46:46 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Avak Lashon Hara	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	41	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg relates the laws of indirect lashon hara, as described by the Chofetz Chaim.  Rabbi Ginsburg raises various scenarios that are susceptible to the 'dust of lashon hara', and discusses how to avoid this pitfall.   Class Number: 41 of 46 Time: 54:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Avoiding Lashon Hara Speakers	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	42	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal 9, which talks about avoiding the company of lashon hara speakers.   Class Number: 42 of 46 Time: 47:49 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Seven Conditions of Lashon Hara L'toelet	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	43	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg lists and explains the necessary conditions for relating lashon hara.   Class Number: 43 of 46 Time: 57:56 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Rebuke Before Report	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	44	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech as codified by the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg emphasizes teh importance of tochacha, respectful rebuke, before one is permitted to report another's wrongdoing.   Class Number: 44 of 46 Time: 49:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara as a Warning	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	45	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In This Torah class on the laws of permitted speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg clarifies the difference between permitted negative speech in order to protect someone from immediate danger as opposed to a general warning.  Class Number: 45 of 46 Time: 47:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Shemirat Halashon, A Way of Life	show hide	Chofetz Chaim: The Laws of Proper Speech	46	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this final Torah class on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg reviews the laws of permitted venting, even if it includes derogatory or negative speech, and concludes with a description of the life-altering impact of keeping the laws of Shemirat Halashon.   Class Number: 46 of 46 Time: 50:07