The chofetz chaim was a very modest person so he said, the chofetz chaim is not so great. This influential 20thcentury jewish figure established his reputation first and foremost as an opponent of lashon hara, evil speech. 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. Sep 27, 2016 as the only organization devoted solely to spreading the chofetz chaims teachings on ahavas yisrael, cchfs programs are now the premier resource for childrens education in mitzvosbeinadamlchaveiro in schools around the world. English and hebrew edition chafetz chayim, charles wengrov on. He is one of the greatest tzadikim that ever lived. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. Yeshiva chofetz chaim a unique oasis of torah and tefillah located in monsey ny the sweet sounds of torah study can be heard all day and night by these dedicated talmidai chachomim and the community members who join them. The chofetz chaim seems uncomfortable with the camera, and hashgacha helped out. And the chofetz chaim taps again with his right hand on the table with an expression of victory, and smiling he adds, they should come to see. Our most inspiring speakers on all areas of shmiras haloshon. Nov 06, 2011 home forums yeshiva school college education issues chofetz chaim yeshivos this topic has 34 replies, 23 voices, and was last updated 8 years, 2 months ago by esq1.
It is a fascinating read, redolent with the tzidkus. Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan the book is about the mitzvot relating to correct speech and the prohibitions of slander. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona located in pomona, new york ny. One of our admission guides will call you shortly to help you set up your group. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. A contemporary guide to the commandments of judaism. Sefer chofetz chaim the concepts and laws of proper speech. The only way is to light a candle and the darkness will disappear by itself. Order gift sets of the chofetz chaims writings and save. Feb 23, 2015 rare footage of the chofetz chaim chaim, yisroel meir kagen, at the first knessia gedola. Better known as the chofetz chaim one who desires life.
The first part of lessons in truth is based on sefer sefas tamim, and focuses on honesty in word and deed. Taken from yisroel meir kagans the chofetz chaim book. Although the chinuch does not enumerate the mitzvot in his introduction, i think its safe to say that the mitzvot that can only be fulfilled in the land of israel are part of the 99 mitzvot mentioned in the second bullet point. At the end of the second temple period, baseless hatred and speaking derogatorily about others lashon hara abounded, and. The class discusses speaking lashon hara as a violation of the mitzva of. To answer your question according to the chofetz chaim, see page 5 of the. Brief video highlighting the life and work of rabbi israel meir kagan 18381936, one of the most influential rabbis of the 20th century. The book is about the mitzvot relating to correct speech and the prohibitions of slander. The chofetz chaim heritage foundation established in 1989 is a nonprofit orthodox jewish. 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 chofetz chaim mesorah is great yeshiva world news. Thankfully, lashon hara awareness has increased in past decades, largely influenced by the passionate writings of the chafetz chaim rabbi israel meir kagan. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim. Site content is based on the hebrew sefer mitzvos hakatzar, the last book written by the chafetz chaim, the concise book of mitzvoth compiled by the chofetz chaim rabbi israel meir kagin, 18391933.
The chofetz chaim branch in brooklyn is called yeshiva tiferes yisroel. The chofetz chaim this week in jewish history youtube. It will completely ease you to look guide concise book mitzvot. As menahel ruchani of yeshivat aish hatorah for over sixteen years, rav berkowitz nurtured hundreds of young men and women on their path to torah. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. The only video existing of the chofetz chaim youtube. Morgenstern shmiras halashon section this class is based upon the chofetz chaim written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan, more commonly known as the chofetz chaim due to the popularity of his book.
Chofetz chaim heritage foundation worldwide tisha bav event. Concise book of mitzvoth beth immanuel messianic synagogue. Hebrew the concise book of mitzvoth by chofetz chaim book. Leave a comment the more a man understands, the more is expected of him.
The yeshiva founded by the chofetz chaim ztl following the dictates of torah and chesed. Free sefer of stories on the chofetz chaim on bein. The chofetz chaim introduction to sefer chofetz chaim goes further and asks what was the manifestation of this sinas chinam. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york. Machon meir is an engaging mens learning program, which provides a blend of deep jewish learning with israeli integration and personal guidance for each student.
The mishneh torah code of jewish law by rabbi moshe ben maimon rambam. Tti makes good boys into a great men, and was the perfect choice for our son. In the previous segment, we learned that when negative information needs to be related ltoeles for a constructive purpose and rebuke is not possible, then the report must be said in the presence of at least three people in this segment, the chofetz chaim tells us that there is an. Reprinted from thanks to a prominent us rabbi who wishes to stay anonymous, crosscurrents is pleased to offer a translation of the shmuel pliskin article on the chofetz chaims reaction to a solar eclipse that he knew was going to be visible in his community. Many others, however, seem either quite ready to pose, or stare at the camera out of curiosity. Sefer ha mitzvot hakatzar the concise book of mitzvot isbn 0873064941 references mentioned. This tisha bav, the annual chofetz chaim worldwide event focuses on the single mitzvah most vital to bringing klal yisrael out of galus. The chofetz chaim wrote on many subjects and ultimately published over 20 books. How many of the 6 mitzvos can we do only in israel. All video rentals use streaming services which may be blocked by your internet filter. In this role rabbi ishal forged a deep personal relationship with the rosh yeshiva and gained much insight from the many facets of his penetrating wisdom and understanding of human nature. Sefer chofetz chaim the concepts and laws of proper. Halashon and amud yomi mishna brurah telephone and download shiurim, and his halachic presentation in the best selling chofetz chaim and 6 constant mitzvot sefarim. Henry abramson provides a glimpse into the life and works of rabbi israel meir kagan.
Rabbi yisrael meir hacohen kagan, also known popularly as the chofetz chaim, was an influential eastern european rabbi, halak. All titles in the mazal elul series are bilingual with convenient, largeprint, hebrew text and accurate, easytofollow english translations on facing pages. Remember that motion picture cameras back then were quite massive affairs. A photo portrait of rabbi israel meir cohen chafetz chaim. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. A biography written especially for young people, packed with history and inspiration. Proper speech power of speech chofetz chaim heritage. Home forums yeshiva school college education issues chofetz chaim yeshivos this topic has 34 replies, 23 voices, and was last updated 8 years, 2 months ago by esq1. English and hebrew edition chafetz chayim, charles wengrov on amazon. Hafetz chaim, was an influential rabbi of the musar movement, a halakhist, posek, and ethicist whose works continue to be widely influential in jewish life. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject. It utilizes a vast array of communication tools including books, tapes, video seminars, telephone.
Chofetz chaim yeshivos yeshiva world news yeshiva world news. It is undated but clearly identified by the archive as the chofetz chaim. I learned about the chofetz chaim from a reform rabbi during torah study for either parashat tazria or metzora and i read orthodox rabbi jonathan sacks essays on loshon hora, although he does not mention the chofetz chaim in particular unless i managed to miss it somehow. Gossip and slander lethal words mitzvah minutes chabad. The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. A branch of yeshivas rabbeinu yisrael meir hakohen, kew garden hills, ny. Rabbi yonatan gorin teaches the sixth positive commandment from the chofetz chaim s, sefer hamitzvos hakatzar, the concise book of commandments. Our adult programs have positively affected communities and changed the lives of many for the past 28 years. This video is class 1 of 46 in the series chofetz chaim laws of proper speech. The chofetz chaims famous work on the laws of gossip and slander, as well as his authoritative modern commentary on the code of jewish law have a lasting impact on the jewish world today. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaims teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings.
View all proper speech living in harmony good gossip faith and happiness personal growth personal stories. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day by rabbi shimon finkelman. Yisrael meir hakohen kagan january 26, 1838 september 15, 1933, known popularly as the chofetz chaim hebrew. How can you say bad things about the chofetz chaim. Languages we specialize in are english, hebrew, yiddish, german, spanish, ladino, russian and french. Before even considering an answer to this question, let me loosely translate the words of his closest son r arye leib page 25 of michtavei chafetz chaim. Free sefer of stories on the chofetz chaim on bein adam. Portfolio also includes a copy of this portrait, which contains on the back a summarized biography of the subject, written by dr. There are 6 mitzvot that are applicable all the time. The chofetz chaims famous work on the laws of gossip and slander, as well as his authoritative modern commentary on the code of. The chofetz chaim answered, i know him and hes not. Sep 15, 2014 brief video highlighting the life and work of rabbi israel meir kagan 18381936, one of the most influential rabbis of the 20th century. It is a mitzvah to see the sun eclipsed, to actually see that a creation was actually formed by the creator and he taps lightly again with his right hand, a quiet smile. The chofetz chaim or chafetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew.
Negative commandment 19 not to intermarry with idolaters. Did the chafetz chaims children leave religious judaism. This was the last book written by the leader of the generation. The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things about the chofetz chaim.
Part 1 of the foreward to yisroel meir kagans the chofetz chaim book. 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 change to white shirts was only after long discussions within the hanhallah of the yeshiva as there was a huge disagreement. At the end of the second temple period, baseless hatred and speaking derogatorily about others lashon hara abounded, and for these reasons the temple was destroyed. The chafetz chaim lists 31 mitzvot which may be violated when a person speaks or listens to lashon hara. This is why we present the book compilations in this website. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. Rabbi yonatan gorin teaches the seventh positive commandment from the chofetz chaim s, sefer hamitzvos hakatzar, the concise book of commandments. As the only organization devoted solely to spreading the chofetz chaims teachings on ahavas yisrael, cchfs programs are now the premier resource for childrens education in mitzvosbeinadamlchaveiro in schools around the world. Rare footage of the chofetz chaim chaim, yisroel meir kagen, at the first knessia gedola. Read free concise book mitzvot chofetz chaim feldheim concise book mitzvot chofetz chaim feldheim when somebody should go to the book stores, search opening by shop, shelf by shelf, it is in point of fact problematic. 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 to jewish life.
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