Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan the book is about the mitzvot relating to correct speech and the prohibitions of slander. In his haskamah to the 1943 inaugural hebrew volume of the sefer chofetz chaim. His mishnah berurah, shemirat halashon, his torah commentary, commentary on agadot hashas and all his works of mussar. Shimon finkelman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Rav karp in a hilchos chag bechag by rav karp in the volume on pesach, chapt. His first work, sefer chafetz chaim 1873, is the first attempt to to organize and clarify the laws regrding evil talk and. Feldheim imbue yourself with an uplifting new perspective on the importance of torah study. 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 chaims influence continues to grow, as thousands upon thousands adopt his message that the tongue can be a priceless tool or a lethal weapon. 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. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona profile 2020 pomona, ny. Not only does such study fortify one with knowledge, it rewards him with the heavenly assistance he needs to put his learning into practice. In a recent lecture starting at about 1 hour and 46 minutes in r. We have expertise in all areas of employment law, criminal law and business law. The chofetz chaim or chafetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This kollel has transformed the area into a vibrant and thriving torah community. The firm focuses on many areas of litigation, arbitration and mediation including.
Mazal elul congregation co mazal press 2017 east 17th street brooklyn, ny 11229 email. Gil student in legacy, posts oct 2, 07 0 there is a story circulating about r. Aug 30, 2015 english edition of chofetz chaim released. Aaron rakeffet discussed a story, which he claims is absolutely true and he remembers it and all of jerusalem was shaking. Due to the current situation, rental prices are at a reduced rate. Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan. The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim.
Free sefer of stories on the chofetz chaim on bein adam. Suddenly, wonder of wonders, the chafetz chaim turns to the mafioso and asks him a penetrating question on the rambam. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york. The destitute, homeless jews of radin congregated in the chofetz chaims yard. This book based on two works of the chofetz chaim that have never been translated offers a program for daily study in timely topics that are basic the response to already published dailylesson works which address this need has been overwhelming. I recently obtained a copy of marvin bashs book messages of the chofetz chaim.
He also had a suitcase packed ready to go at any minute. 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 categories books torah books and text chofetz chaim a lesson a day youre at. Dirshu edition of the sefer chofetz chaim published. One look from the mafioso could stun the chafetz chaim. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover the golden dreidle. The chafetz chaims greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. The golden dreidle chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover in giving jews the torah, gd granted them a system of laws and beliefs designed to elevate the human personality to a lofty state. The hanhala of dirshu and rav weiss conversed about one important citation in the biurim umusafim section of the dirshu sefer chofetz chaim, where a fascinating quote from his rebbe, rav moshe schneider, is cited in the name of hagaon harav moshe sternbuch, shlita, raavad of the eidah hachareidis and a fellow talmid of rav schneider. Rav yisroel mayer kagan ztl the chofetz chaim founded the yeshiva in 1864.
Judaism submitted 3 years ago by cagegalaxy reform longtime lurker, first time poster, but excited about the exchange of ideas and knowledge with a diverse group of jews. The concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim by michael rothschild. This new book is a vital gift for those who wish to live and guard their tongues, and long to learn how. Before even considering an answer to this question, let me loosely translate the words of his closest son r arye leib page 25 of michtavei chafetz chaim. He is one of the greatest tzadikim that ever lived. This little book is a gemand would be of particular value to busy rabbis or teachers looking for sermon sparks and sermon illustrations. Among these laws, the principles of shmiras haloshon harnessing the awesome power of the tongue address most directly the question of what gd requires. For the scholar, this edition includes the nowfamous musafim feature that is present in the hugely popular dirshu. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu edition hardcover judaica place. Sefer chafetz chaim the classic authority on hilchos lashon hara and rechilus has been immeasurably enhanced by the appearance of this new edition. Kiryas radin is a unique mokom torah with a large beis medrash and attached kollel residence campus.
The aged chofetz chaim, a slight, bent over, elderly saint sharing a cell with a bear of a man whose cruelty was matched only by his vulgarity and size. How can you say bad things about the chofetz chaim. English edition of chofetz chaim released the yeshiva world. Free sefer of stories on the chofetz chaim on bein. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona serves 368 students in grades prekindergarten8 and is a member of the national society of hebrew day schools nshds and the other school associations. There was once a very impoverished jew, who heard about a far off land where there were jewels lying in the street for the taking. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaim s teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings.
Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona located in pomona, new york ny. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. People fled for their lives and were not able to save anything. The chofetz chaim introduction to sefer chofetz chaim goes further and asks what was the manifestation of this sinas chinam. Until his passing in 1933, the chofetz chaim was recognized worldwide as the leader of klall yisroel world jewry. To order tapes, books, learning programs and free catalog call. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chaims. The measure of man by machon bais yechiel book the chofetz chaim looks at middos. The chofetz chaim, whose life was a testimony to the enormous positive power of shmiras haloshon, said that the daily study of these halachos is the best way to succeed in this mitzvah. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. 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.
At the end of the second temple period, baseless hatred and speaking derogatorily about others lashon hara abounded, and for these reasons the temple was destroyed. View chaim books profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things about the chofetz chaim. All categories books halachah jewish laws chofetz chaim a lesson a day. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject.
May 10, 2008 purity of speech paperback paperback may 10, 2008 by chofetz chaim author. An all new hebrewenglish edition of the tanach, with shoulder notes and maps. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The chofetz chaim also practiced running up stairs, even in his old age, to be prepared to ascend the mizbeiach. 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. The chofetz chaim answered, i know him and hes not. Mendel zaks died his widow who was the chofetz chaims daughter would have a yeshiva student come to her home to make kiddush for her. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york ny. The beis medrash is open for the entire community and many of the chavrei kollel learn bechavrusa with mispalelim of the beis medrash. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. Chaim book head of employment law practice moskowitz. But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining ever brighter until full daylight.
Avraham yitzchak kook as kook shmook, apparently dismissing him as a wayward scholar if not worse. Sefer chofetz chaim the classic authority on hilchos lashon hara and rechilus has been immeasurably enhanced by the appearance of this new edition. First president of israel by ruby zagoren and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The chofetz chaim was a very modest person so he said, the chofetz chaim is not so great. Order gift sets of the chofetz chaim s writings and save. 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.
Chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover the golden. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Dec 09, 2009 a daily lesson from the chofetz chaim. His first work, sefer chafetz chaim 1873, is the first attempt to organize and clarify the laws regarding lashon hara. It was a treacherous journey and not everyone made it. Jewels lying in the street the chofetz chaim, ztl once offered a beautiful parable that brings out this concept. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu by chafetz chaim,rav yisrael. Yisrael meir kagan the chafetz chaim that he disparaged r.
Shmiras shabbos kehilchoso vol 2, 47 9, gives the shiur as 1. The concepts and laws of proper speech arranged for daily study artscroll mesorah by finkelman, shimon, berkowitz, yitzchak isbn. All categories books halachah jewish laws chofetz chaim a lesson a day shas lublin kislev 5766. Otherwise contents is bright, clean and rightly bound. We live in a time when more and more people are seeking g. This valuable volume, compiled from the teachings of the chofetz chaim, highlights all aspects of torah study, and gives insight into how each person can acquire torah in their own way. 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. Jul 17, 2018 the chofetz chaim introduction to sefer chofetz chaim goes further and asks what was the manifestation of this sinas chinam.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. The fire abated just before it reached the house of the chofetz chaim. The chofetz chaim wrote on many subjects and ultimately published over 20 books. All categories books torah books and text the chofetz chaim looks at middos. Bulman, r nachman this beloved classic, completely revised and annotated for the contemporary.
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 understand, both young and old. The measure of man machon bais yechiel, the chofetz chaim looks at middor. Chofetz chaim would run up stairs to prepare for moshiach. In the summer of 5663 1903 there was a great fire in radin, which destroyed almost all the houses in town.