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.

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.

In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech as codified by the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg emphasizes the importance of tochacha, respectful rebuke, before one is permitted to report another’s wrongdoing.

In this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg lists and explains the necessary conditions for relating lashon hara.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of Shemiras Halashon (proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches the end of klal 6 of Sefer Chofetz 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.

In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of Shemiras Halashon (proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal 6 paragraphs 7-10 of Sefer Chofetz 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.

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.

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.

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.

In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws and mindsets relating to proper speech, Rabbi 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 in a positive light.

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.

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 for the sin of lashon hara.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.