Chafetz Chaim : Laws of Gossip #1 & Gideon – Book of Shoftim

Are you permitted to talk about someone in their presence or even not in their presence while not telling the whole picture? In what scenario are you allowed to talk about someone and hide some of the facts? What are some strategies to help us not falter in this category? ...

Laws of Lashon Hara – Speaking Out Against a Harmful Person – #2

Chafetz Chaim on when one is allowed to speak lashon hara about someone #2: Rav Frankenthal discusses the situation where there is someone who is harmful to others, and is proven as a dishonest person to deal with and/or do business with. What are the parameters of speaking lashon hara effectively...

Laws of Lashon Hara & Laws of Muktze

Rav Frankenthal in his weekly Halacha Shiyur covers the problem with slandering one's friend behind their back, even with good intention. And, as well, covers the basic laws of muktzeh and the background for the prohibition of Muktzeh, dating back to King David.