Beginning Hilchos Rechilus

The Chafetz Chaim introduces Rechilus—revealing what one person said about another—as a severe aveira linked to bloodshed. It destroys lives, families, and communities.

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Silence or Truth?

If asked “who did it,” one may only say “not me” when it’s truly a wrongdoing—and never name another. Higher souls accept blame to preserve peace.

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Revenge Is Not Toeles

Retaliating because someone spoke against you is never allowed. Even believing the rumor is rechilus. True toeles uplifts—it never mirrors the sin it condemns.

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Think Before You Speak

Before speaking Lashon Hara, pause. Review every halachic condition, examine your motives, and remember: words can heal—or destroy—depending on your care.

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Purity of Purpose

Toeles depends entirely on intention. If not done l’shem shamayim, even truth becomes sin. Avoid unnecessary detail and never cause more harm than Beis Din would.

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Accuracy Defines Toeles

Speaking l’toeles demands perfect accuracy—no exaggeration, no omissions, and no twisting of tone. Every word must be true, or the mitzvah turns into an aveira.

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See, But Understand First

Even when witnessing wrongdoing, one must know halacha before judging. Misinterpreting actions without clarity turns truth into motzi shem ra—a lie in the guise of zeal.

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Reviewing the Seven Rules

The Chafetz Chaim repeats the seven conditions of toeles—a reminder that emotion must never overrule halacha, and speech must remain carefully measured and pure.

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