Positive Commandment 13 “from a false matter you shall keep yourself far” (Exodus 23:7)
If you add untrue details to the Lashon-Hara/Evil Speech that you speak about someone, you violate this commandment.
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Positive Commandment 14 “Walk in His ways” (Deuteronomy 28:9)
Nov 7, 2025
We are required to emulate the attributes of G-d. “Just as He is merciful and compassionate, so too, we must be merciful and compassionate. Among God’s attributes is His hatred for Lashon-Hara.
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Nov 7, 2025
“YOU SHALL NOT GO ABOUT AS A TALEBEARER AMONG YOUR PEOPLE” (LEVITICUS 19:16)
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“YOU SHALL NOT UTTER A FALSE REPORT” (Exodus 23:1) This verse is also rendered as “You shall not accept a false report” (Psochim 118A This prohibition bans the the speaking of or accepting of evil...
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Nov 7, 2025
TAKE HEED CONCERNING THE PLAGUE OF LEPROSY (Deuteronomy 24:8) Sifri explains that this verse refers to Lashon Hora (Evil Speech) which is punishable by the infliction of leprosy.
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