4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
הלכות שמירת הלשון Another area involving loshon hara is that of past history. It is forbidden to relate something about an individual’s past…
It would seem that there is nothing derogatory about a statement of taste. To say, “I don’t like dry wine,”…
A statement which is essentially derogatory is forbidden, regardless of the speaker’s opinion regarding that statement. Conversely, it is forbidden…
It is forbidden to say that someone possesses a negative character trait. For example, it is forbidden to say that…
Certain statements are loshon hara when said regarding one person, yet are perfectly acceptable when said regarding someone else. For…
It is forbidden to say that an individual lacks commitment in fulfilling a particular commandment. Therefore, it is forbidden to…
It is forbidden to relate that someone has been remiss in matters of Jewish observance — be it a transgression…
Loshon hora (lit., evil talk) is defined as information which is either derogatory or potentially harmful to another individual. A…
One may no mention that someone is a baal teshuvah if either the speaker or the listener considers this derogatory…
Before speaking about a person with others, one must first discuss the issue with that person himself. Trying to persuade…