As an added feature, the book includes anecdotes from his personal life, and a comprehensive overview as well as practical strategies for guarding our speech. All of this coincided with dirshus unity mission to the kever of the chofetz chaim in radin, led by a delegation of prominent chassidish, litvish, and sefardic gedolim and rav dovid hofstedter, nasi of dirshu. The chafetz chaim lists 31 mitzvot which may be violated when a person speaks or listens to lashon hara. Reset in clear, flowing type, the book includes a running elucidation alongside the main body of the text, explaining difficult words and concepts, so that the sefer is now open for all to. There are times when a new sefer is published that one can tell will have a transformational impact on all of klal yisrael. A worldwide achdus phenomenon the 5 towns jewish times.
These additional notes include crossreferences to other places in which the chofetz chaim discusses the same halachah, comments and rulings of contemporary and classic poskimon similar scenarios. Undoubtedly, the new dirshu edition of the sefer chofetz chaim is one of those revolutionary sefarim that will bring newfound clarity to the learning of hilchos lashon hara in the sefer chofetz chaim. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject. Sefer chofetz chaim the classic authority on hilchos lashon hara and rechilus has been immeasurably enhanced by the appearance of this new edition. The chofetz chaim states that saying ambiguous statements in the presence of 3 is permitted and that this is agreed to by all rishonim and poskim see clall 2 beer maim chaim 1 except the rambam and the maharal. Chafetz chaim shmiras halashon 2 volume set dirshu edition. We live in a time when more and more people are seeking g.
Even though one does not generally violate them all in one shot, it is important to remember how carelessness can lead one into deeper trouble. Reb yisrael meir kagan of radin, lithuania, had spent two winters, 5630 and 5631 1870 and 1871, writing chofetz chaim, a compilation of the laws regarding slander and defamation. Shimon finkelman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu edition product description this is a fantastic and important addition to the growing world of halachic literature regarding shemiras halashon, and specifically to the seforim of the holy chafetz chaim ztl. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim.
Dirshu edition of the sefer chofetz chaim published. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. Due to the current situation, rental prices are at a reduced rate. The chofetz chaim was one of the most beloved and revered leaders of preworld war two europe, and jews around the world stood united. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaim s teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. His first work, sefer chafetz chaim 1873, is the first attempt to to organize and clarify the laws regrding evil talk and. Sep 25, 2015 all of this coincided with dirshus unity mission to the kever of the chofetz chaim in radin, led by a delegation of prominent chassidish, litvish, and sephardic gedolim and rav dovid hofstedter, nasi of dirshu. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. Aug 30, 2015 english edition of chofetz chaim released. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu by chafetz chaim,rav yisrael.
The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. This new edition highlights extensive additions to mahaduras dirshushallmark biurim umusafim section. Dec 09, 2009 a daily lesson from the chofetz chaim. Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit, the chafetz chaim passed away in 1933 at the ripe age of 95. The chofetz chaim ztl, on his 82nd yahrtzeit, today, 24 elul.
The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things about the chofetz chaim. We will be closed for sukkos from october october 23. The knowing heart by r moshe chaim luzzato, summarized and translated by r yaakov feldman. In his haskamah to the 1943 inaugural hebrew volume of the sefer chofetz chaim. Shop by grade your school approved seforim list order today 15% off major publishers every day. Moed ledavid which includes an indepth study of yomim tovim by rabbi dovid hofstedter, booklets of chizuk, sefer heosor, sefer dirshu and kinyon. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaims teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. Shop yeshiva tiferes yisroel chofetz chaim brooklyn school seforim for the 20182019 school year. A beautifully designed and enhanced edition of the classic sefer. English edition of chofetz chaim released the yeshiva world.
Sefer chofetz chaim english translation pocket size paperback by harav yisroel meir kagen zt l product description an english translation of sefer chofetz chaim arranged for daily study this unprecedented precise translation captures the essence of the original sefer. This is a fantastic and important addition to the growing world of halachic literature regarding shemiras halashon, and specifically to the seforim of the holy chofetz chaim ztl. This version in a long series of posts is not in the dialogue format of the original, but gets the gist across. Sefer chofetz chaim im biur derech berurah hebrew only. The chofetz chaim wrote on many subjects and ultimately published over 20 books.
Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona located in pomona, new york ny. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. This new edition highlights extensive additions to mahaduras dirshus hallmark biurim umusafim sec. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. The chofetz chaim was one of the most beloved and revered leaders of preworld war ii europe, and jews around the world stood united. The chofetz chaim works in its dirshu edition, with the beiurim umussafim addenda, sold 28,262 copes. In the central prayer in the plaza of the kosel, crowds of yeshivah boys, bnei torah and kollel men led by the torah giants, rav shmuel eliezer galai, rav eliyahu abba shaul, and rav shmuel eliezer stern, called out in prayer and tehillim in the memory of the chofetz chaim in order to strengthen the study of his rulings and teachings which have. This influential 20thcentury jewish figure established his reputation first and foremost as an opponent of lashon hara, evil speech. Authored by the holy chafetz chaim, rav yisrael meir hakohen kagan ztl, sefer chafetz chaim contains the laws of proper speech. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The chofetz chaims influence continues to grow, as thousands upon thousands adopt his message that the tongue can be a priceless tool or a lethal weapon. To order tapes, books, learning programs and free catalog call.
How can you say bad things about the chofetz chaim. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. He is one of the greatest tzadikim that ever lived. Mazal elul congregation co mazal press 2017 east 17th street brooklyn, ny 11229 email. Eruvin 5873 a handy pamplet of the gemara daf yomi, with the tzuras hadaf layout of the gemara, and a pirush biurei hadaf in the back. Re set in clear, flowing type, the book includes a running elucidation alongside the main body of the text, explaining difficult words and concepts, so that the sefer is now open for all to. Israel meir kagan 18381933, talmudic and rabbinic scholar, ethical and religious teacher, is venerated by jews all over the world, especially those in the. Two classic works of the chafetz chaim, beautifully designed and laid out, in a slipcased, 2volume, handsome gift set. The beautiful new edition is the most enhanced uptodate version of mahaduras dirshu the groundbreaking gold standard mishna berurah for today. The chofetz chaim s influence continues to grow, as thousands upon thousands adopt his message that the tongue can be a priceless tool or a lethal weapon. The concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim by michael rothschild. Rabbi moshe chaim luzzatos classic dialogue between the intellect and the soul.
Features the chofetz chaims classic text, with comprehensive resources, teshuvos, explinations and commentary. His mishnah berurah, shemirat halashon, his torah commentary, commentary on agadot hashas and all his works of mussar. Dirshu kinyan halacha thousands of people worldwide have gained from the daily limud of mishnah berurah and mussar from sifrei chofetz chaim. This little book is a gemand would be of particular value to busy rabbis or teachers looking for sermon sparks and sermon illustrations.
The chofetz chaim was a very modest person so he said, the chofetz chaim is not so great. For the scholar, this edition includes the nowfamous musafim feature that is present in the hugely popular dirshuedition mishnah berurah set. Sefer chofetz chaim with english translation pocket size chofetz chaim on. Yeshiva tiferes yisroel chofetz chaim school seforim list. Sefer chofetz chaim with english translation pocket size. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
This new book is a vital gift for those who wish to live and guard their tongues, and long to learn how. The chofetz chaim answered, i know him and hes not. Rabbi yisrael meir hakohen kagan chafetz chaim all of rabbi yisrael meir hakohen kagans books. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. As has often happened to judaisms great leaders, rabbi yisroel meir became known by the name of his book and is known worldwide as the chofetz chaim. A daily companion a lesson a day sefer chofetz chaim. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu edition hardcover judaica place. A little more than one hundred years ago, an unknown author was arranging for the publication of an anonymous work on a muchignored topic. This new edition highlights extensive additions to. The chafetz chaims greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york ny. I recently obtained a copy of marvin bashs book messages of the chofetz chaim. Dirshu mishnah berurahnew editionboxed set mostly music.
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