4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
הלכות שמירת הלשון Unlike other cases of constructive purpose, protecting someone from possible harm is permissible even when no firsthand information is available.…
The Torah commands us, Do not stand aside while your fellow’s blood is being shed. We are obligated to spare…
It is permissible to speak negatively about someone who was guilty of verbal abuse, in order to comfort his victim.…
We have seen that even when it is clear to someone that one person has wronged another financially, he may…
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.…