4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
הלכות שמירת הלשון If one witnessed a crime which subsequently came before a beis din, rabbinical court, and the accused was acquitted of…
The torah requires that monetary disputes be adjudicated by a beis din, rabbinical court. It is permissible to exert social…
The second category of constructive purpose is to help those who are being (or have been) adversely affected by the…
Finally, a teacher must be careful not to cause his student undue harm. Halachah permits a teacher to strike a…
If after giving a situation much thought, a teacher comes to the conclusion that a particular student has a behavioral…
The dedicated teacher often finds it necessary to discuss the progress and difficulties of students with parents, colleagues and principals.…
Helping one’s fellow to improve his charcter also falls within the realm of toeles, constructive purpose. If an acquaintance requires…
Even where it is permissible to speak negatively for a constructive purpose, one must avoid insincere flattery. It is forbidden…
Based on the rules we have just studied, the rules of loshon hora vis-a-vis the totally non-observant Jew become clear.…
Traditionally, Jewish communities have used social pressure in dealing with the publicly observant whose private behavior includes blatant violation of…