Dirshu edition of the sefer chofetz chaim published. This new edition highlights extensive additions to. The chafetz chaims greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. Features the chofetz chaims classic text, with comprehensive resources, teshuvos, explinations and commentary. The chofetz chaim works in its dirshu edition, with the beiurim umussafim addenda, sold 28,262 copes. The chofetz chaim was one of the most beloved and revered leaders of preworld war ii europe, and jews around the world stood united.
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The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. His first work, sefer chafetz chaim 1873, is the first attempt to to organize and clarify the laws regrding evil talk and. The concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim by michael rothschild. 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 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 wrote on many subjects and ultimately published over 20 books.
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Sefer chofetz chaim the classic authority on hilchos lashon hara and rechilus has been immeasurably enhanced by the appearance of this new edition. This version in a long series of posts is not in the dialogue format of the original, but gets the gist across. Rabbi yisrael meir hakohen kagan chafetz chaim all of rabbi yisrael meir hakohen kagans books. His mishnah berurah, shemirat halashon, his torah commentary, commentary on agadot hashas and all his works of mussar. 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. This influential 20thcentury jewish figure established his reputation first and foremost as an opponent of lashon hara, evil speech. Two classic works of the chafetz chaim, beautifully designed and laid out, in a slipcased, 2volume, handsome gift set. Chafetz chaim shmiras halashon 2 volume set dirshu edition. 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. The beautiful new edition is the most enhanced uptodate version of mahaduras dirshu the groundbreaking gold standard mishna berurah for today. We will be closed for sukkos from october october 23. 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.
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. He is one of the greatest tzadikim that ever lived. I recently obtained a copy of marvin bashs book messages of the chofetz chaim. The chofetz chaim was a very modest person so he said, the chofetz chaim is not so great. How can you say bad things about the chofetz chaim. Due to the current situation, rental prices are at a reduced rate. All categories books halachah jewish laws chofetz chaim a lesson a day shas lublin kislev 5766. A worldwide achdus phenomenon the 5 towns jewish times. 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. For the scholar, this edition includes the nowfamous musafim feature that is present in the hugely popular dirshuedition mishnah berurah set.
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. Sefer chofetz chaim with english translation pocket size. 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 sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. Yeshiva tiferes yisroel chofetz chaim school seforim list. Dec 09, 2009 a daily lesson from the chofetz chaim.
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. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaims teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. Rabbi moshe chaim luzzatos classic dialogue between the intellect and the soul. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject. We live in a time when more and more people are seeking g. 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. Sefer chofetz chaim im biur derech berurah hebrew only.
The chofetz chaim was one of the most beloved and revered leaders of preworld war two europe, and jews around the world stood united. A little more than one hundred years ago, an unknown author was arranging for the publication of an anonymous work on a muchignored topic. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york ny. This new book is a vital gift for those who wish to live and guard their tongues, and long to learn how. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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. Dirshu kinyan halacha thousands of people worldwide have gained from the daily limud of mishnah berurah and mussar from sifrei chofetz chaim. 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. There are times when a new sefer is published that one can tell will have a transformational impact on all of klal yisrael. A daily companion a lesson a day sefer chofetz chaim. The chofetz chaim answered, i know him and hes not. The knowing heart by r moshe chaim luzzato, summarized and translated by r yaakov feldman. The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things about the chofetz chaim. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. The chofetz chaim ztl, on his 82nd yahrtzeit, today, 24 elul.
Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit, the chafetz chaim passed away in 1933 at the ripe age of 95. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu by chafetz chaim,rav yisrael. Dirshu mishnah berurahnew editionboxed set mostly music. 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. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona located in pomona, new york ny. Aug 30, 2015 english edition of chofetz chaim released. 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. 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. A beautifully designed and enhanced edition of the classic sefer. Shop yeshiva tiferes yisroel chofetz chaim brooklyn school seforim for the 20182019 school year. Authored by the holy chafetz chaim, rav yisrael meir hakohen kagan ztl, sefer chafetz chaim contains the laws of proper speech. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaim s teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. The chafetz chaim lists 31 mitzvot which may be violated when a person speaks or listens to lashon hara. To order tapes, books, learning programs and free catalog call.
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