Foul Language- I am always bothered when I hear Jews using foul speech, or when they use such pejoratives as “nigger.” It led me to wonder: Does the Torah actually forbid such behavior? I can’t really think of what verse or heading… More »
Lashon Hara to Therapist- Is it permissible to share information with a therapist that is lashon hara (forbidden gossip)? Does it matter if it is a parent, or a person who is deceased? More »
Lying, Providing False Information- I’m trying to open a certain computer account and it’s asking for my age. Is there anything wrong with lying to a computer? More »
Posting Negative Online Reviews- It’s very common to write an online review of any business you patronized, product you purchased, or hotel you visited (on Google, Yelp, Amazon, etc.). How is doing so consistent with the laws against lashon hara – forbidden gossip? If… More »
Rating College Professors- For my college courses, we are asked to rate and comment on our professors at the end of each semester. Is it lashon hara (gossip) if I write truthful negative comments about my teachers (many of whom are Jewish)? More »
Slander & Skin Disease- The Bible (Leviticus ch. 13-14) speaks of a disease called tzara'as which is translated as "leprosy." What causes this exactly? More »
Raise a Glass to Freedom
