Tisha b av, a day of immense sorrow and crying, is upon us. Home forums decaffeinated coffee the tisha b av parade this topic has 20 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated 5 years, 7 months ago by sam2. Sefer ahavat chessed 2 volume set chofetz chaim series. You cant drive away the darkness with sticks or weapons. He also had a suitcase packed ready to go at any minute. 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.
The blueprint for rebuilding the beis hamikdash, explores this seemingly simple yet elusive mitzvah, and. Rav moshe chait, ztl by yitzchok adlerstein published august 3, 2009 updated august 3, 2009 r moshe chait, ztl, rosh yeshiva of the chofetz chaim yeshiva in yerushalayim, was niftar on erev tisha b av. In the run up to the first agudas yisrael convention in 1923 there was much speculation as to whether the chofetz chaim would make the journey. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim. May 10, 2008 purity of speech paperback chofetz chaim on. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaim s teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. Not only does such study fortify one with knowledge, it rewards him with the. Shipur b dibbur is an engaging program created to help the younger student cultivate positive speech, which will enable himher to form and sustain strong, meaningful relationships with others.
Tzvi hersh weinreb is executive vice president, emeritus of the orthodox union, following more than seven years as executive vice president. Worldwide tisha b av event with chofetz chaim heritage foundation. This year, join the tens of thousands who will be at the chofetz chaim heritage foundations tisha b av event, listening to carefully prepared words from worldrenowned speakers and leaders of our generation who will disseminate a message on what each of us can do to improve ourselves and help fix the problem which originally caused the. Similarly the chofetz chaim writes in the introduction to his book sefer chofetz chaim. These books detail the power of proper speech, how to develop a lifestyle. The first counting took place not long after the exodus from egypt. Tisha b av 2012 calendar of events event name time location description shiur. Shipur bdibbur is an engaging program created to help the younger student cultivate positive speech, which will enable himher to form and sustain strong, meaningful relationships with others. As we all know, a wink of the eye or a twitch of the nose can sometimes communicate major statements about someones personality or behavior.
Yisrael meir hakohen kagan january 26, 1838 september 15, 1933, known popularly as. 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. Aug 14, 2016 chofetz chaim heritage foundation presents coming home tisha bav event turns up the spotlight on ahavas yisrael one morning of chol hamoed pesach, a minivan drives up to a house and parks. Our adult programs have positively affected communities and changed the lives of many for the past 28 years. Chofetz chaim heritage foundation presents coming home tisha b av event turns up the spotlight on ahavas yisrael one morning of chol hamoed pesach, a minivan drives up to a house and parks. The techeilet on the meil of the kohen gadol would serve as a reminder that our words have great spiritual power. Parshas pinchas the unpredictable development of the tribes of dan and binyomin. In order to understand the world in which we live, and the purpose of our own lives, we must study torah. When his fame as an author spread, he earned his living by the sale of his books, seeing to it at all times, in order not to defraud the buyers, that the books were in the best condition and offered at a very fair price. Chofetz chaim daily provides the halachos of shmiras halashon in a concise and easy to read format. Chazal teach us that gd looked into the torah and created the world yalkut shimoni. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew.
His mother moved the family to vilnius in order to continue her sons education. Today is the fast day of tisha b av the ninth of av when traditional jews mourn the destruction of the two temples and the many subsequent tragedies of jewish history. Chofetz chaim heritage foundation acquire the promise. This tuesday, august 9, 2011 marks tisha bav 5771, the day when jews worldwide mourn the destruction of the jewish holy temple our beis hamikdash. Global tisha bav event jewish world israel national news. A biography written especially for young people, packed with history and inspiration. 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. All titles in the mazal elul series are bilingual with convenient, largeprint, hebrew text and accurate, easytofollow english translations on facing pages. Yoshor the chafetz chaim on page 603 the 1st volume was published in 1884. What to read, watch or listen to on tisha b av august 4, 2014 august 5, 2014 rivki silver there was a time when i would mark the beginning of the three weeks by going to the library and checking out an armful of holocaust books. Tisha bav throughout most of the year, we are satisfied and grateful as we appreciate the redemption process unfolding before our eyes.
Mekor judaica the chafetz chaim a giant in torah and. Sefer chofetz chaim the classic authority on hilchos lashon hara and rechilus has been immeasurably enhanced by the appearance of this new edition. We live in a time when more and more people are seeking g. Purity of speech based on sefer chofetz chaim jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. All your favorite jewish books now in mostly music tagged tisha b av. Aug 1011 tisha b av, the 9th day of the month of av, is the saddest day on the jewish calendar, on which we fast, deprive ourselves and pray. Did the chafetz chaims children leave religious judaism. I note from a sign on the wall that a videotape of the chofetz chaim heritage foundations annual tisha b av speech starring matisyahu salomon and yissacher frand will be presented at 2 pm for the men, and 3 pm for the ladies 10. A photo portrait of rabbi israel meir cohen chafetz chaim. Ctc video presentations for tisha bav congregation. A daily companion artscroll halachah series the concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim by michoel rothschild,artscroll mesorah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Written with skill and enthusiasm by rebbetzin shulamit ezrachi, this special edition, adapted for young readers, takes us on an inspiring journey through the exceptional life and times of this great sage. 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. Sep 15, 2017 today, the yahrtzeit of the chofetz chaim, for 24 hours only, every single dollar you give to the chofetz chaim heritage foundation will honor the memory of the chofetz chaim.
The chozehs clock as told by rabbi michel twerski shlita of milwaukee when the holy chozeh of lublin passed away on tisha b av, all of his chassidim found themselves in a time of extreme aveilus mourning. The laws of the mitzvah of hospitality, celebrating the wedding of a bride and groom, visiting the sick, writing ones will, comforting the mouring, burying the dead. The let my people go hagadah, collected from the writings of the chofetz chaim with laws of seder according to the mishnah berurah by chofetz chaim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This year, join the tens of thousands who will be at the chofetz chaim heritage foundations tisha bav event, listening to carefully prepared words from worldrenowned speakers and leaders of our generation who will disseminate a message on what each of us can do to improve ourselves and help fix the problem which originally caused the. The jewish media has taken note of the chofetz chaim heritage foundations work. Bamidbar is known as the chumash of pekudim the censuses, hence the english name for it the book of numbers. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject. Subscribers can choose from a variety of delivery options including email and social media. The book, as its title suggests, is not meant to be read from cover to cover. The most powerful antidote to this common apathy is the classic artscroll mesorah series book, tishah b av, by rabbis avrohom chaim feuer and shimon finkelman. For more than two decades, the chofetz chaim heritage foundations worldwide tisha b av event has brought together jews from all walks of life, to be inspired to do their part in bringing. Rabbi yehudah zev segal artscroll series michoel rothschild on. Aug 30, 2015 in his haskamah to the 1943 inaugural hebrew volume of the sefer chofetz chaim al hatorah, the great rav shlomo heiman ztl writes.
The only way is to light a candle and the darkness will disappear by itself. 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, arranged for daily study by the. The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things. The chofetz chaim also practiced running up stairs, even in his old age, to be prepared to ascend the mizbeiach. 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.
Portfolio also includes a copy of this portrait, which contains on the back a summarized biography of the subject, written by dr. English edition of chofetz chaim released the yeshiva world. I am in my first year of frum immersion life, so its my first experience at shul for tisha b av. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. Rabbi yisrael meir hacohen kagan at prayer towards the end of his life. This book based on two works of the chofetz chaim that have never been translated. His presentation was part of the chofetz chaim heritage foundations 2014 worldwide tisha b av event, entitled the last tisha b av.
The concise chofetz chaim jewish books feldheim publishers. The return of jewish selfdetermination following nearly two thousand years of exile, the land of israel bearing her fruits after being barren for so long and the revival of the hebrew language as a spoken vernacular are only three of the many wondrous. Jul 17, 2018 the chofetz chaim introduction to sefer chofetz chaim goes further and asks what was the manifestation of this sinas chinam. My tisha bav speech to the chofetz chaim heritage foundation.
Shabbos is normal, for the most part, at least until chatzos, the halachic midpoint of the day, at which time some limitations do apply to acknowledge that, if it wasnt for shabbos, it would be tisha b av. The beauty and essence of tefillah is an elevating experience. In honor of the event, every year the chofetz chaim heritage foundation, a haredi organization, sponsors a video presentation shown to thousands of jews across the world. Sefer chofetz chaim 4 volumes hardcover judaica place. It is the culmination of the three weeks, a period of time during which we mark the destruction. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. Worldwide tisha bav event with chofetz chaim heritage. This means that a person who speaks lashon hara will have to face judgment in front of the throne of glory. In recent years, the chofetz chaim heritage foundation has carried on rabbi yisrael meir kagans work and steps up its efforts at this time of year. Chofetz chaim heritage foundation, featuring dayan aron dovid dunner, rabbi ephraim e.
This tuesday, the chofetz chaim heritage foundation will be showing a new video, mending our relationships building our world which is about learning how to preserve shalompeace wherever its challenged and. The worldwide tisha bav event of the chofetz chaim heritage. This year, tisha b av is on shabbos itself, causing the fast day to be pushed off until sunday. 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 page a day pocket edition by rabbi asher wasserman product description who wants life.
Rabbi krohns inspirational lesson on judging and speaking can transform your world. But you can send us an email and well get back to you, asap. This book provides a convenient and methodical way to follow the chofetz chaims advice and see a positive. 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 said, shalom aleichem, where are you traveling to. The chofetz chaim explains by quoting a tana dbei eliyahu that says that lashon hara rises up to the throne of glory. In that role, he combined the skills of pulpit rabbi, scholar, and clinical psychologist to provide extraordinary leadership. With firsthand accounts, fascinating pictures, and wonderful anecdotes about the chafetz chaim, this book is a. Each days lesson is displayed over two pages, one dealing with halacha pertaining to proper speech, and the other dealing with an anecdote from the tanach, talmud, or some other parable that further illustrate the chofetz chaim s concepts and laws of proper speech. The original hebrew text with english translation written by the chofetz chaim to mend the breaches of tzinus in his days specifically reguarding women who negelected to cover their hair, this edition includes an englsih translation to inspire a new generation to a higher appreciation of tznius. Defining rechilus rambam vs chofetz chaim daas torah. The chofetz chaims practical wisdom focuses on vital aspects of. What to read, watch or listen to on tisha bav rivki. The story of a shy ordinary man who the accomplished the extraordinary.
Order gift sets of the chofetz chaim s writings and save. Today on the yahrtzeit of the chofetz chaim the yeshiva world. Thank you for the daily learning books that are transforming our lives. Event name time location description baltimore jewish life. The first census occurs in parshas bamidbar and the second occurs in parshas pinchas. It is undated but clearly identified by the archive as the chofetz chaim. This way they can use them to guide their speech in the future. For more than two decades, the chofetz chaim heritage foundations worldwide tisha bav event has brought together jews from all walks of life, to be inspired to do their part in bringing. An innovative learning program in the hashkafa and practical halacha of shmiras halashon.
There is also a section on the season of repentance elul and the days of awe. 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. The chofetz chaim wrote on many subjects and ultimately published over 20 books. Purity of speech based on sefer chofetz chaim books. 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. Free sefer of stories on the chofetz chaim on bein adam. Torah literature, judaism, jewish law books, jewish holiday books and kosher cookbooks. Baruch shulem who provided me with daniel eidensohns books on child abuse and domestic abuse which offered me many many sources and it gave me many many ideas to be able to deal with the subject properly. The laws and mussar of the mitzvah of lending money to someone in need including the commentary of the netiv hachessed.
Daily companion shmiras haloshon 30 seconds to proper speech emunah daily family lesson a day. Artscroll, the major publisher of torah judaica, copublished a number of books with the chofetz chaim heritage foundation. It seems to me that it would be worthwhile to translate. In just a few minutes a day, you can master the laws of lashon hara, with this easytoread sefer which presents the essential rulings of the sefer chafetz.
Sep 27, 2016 as the only organization devoted solely to spreading the chofetz chaims teachings on ahavas yisrael, cchfs programs are now the premier resource for childrens education in mitzvosbeinadamlchaveiro in schools around the world. Destruction of the temple of jerusalem, by francesco hayez chofetz chaim heritage foundation the chofetz chaim heritage foundations 2012 worldwide tisha b av event, the true view, how seeing the good in others will help rebuild the bais hamikdash will be presented in 700 venues in hundreds of cities throughout the world. Last week on tisha bav many synagogues around north america had a. Orders placed after april 1st, will ship after yom tov. Chofetz chaim heritage foundation tisha b av videos will be shown on tisha b av at 3. My tisha b av speech to the chofetz chaim heritage foundation today is the fast day of tisha b av the ninth of av when traditional jews mourn the destruction of the two temples and the many subsequent tragedies of jewish history. The chafetz chaims greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. As the only organization devoted solely to spreading the chofetz chaims teachings on ahavas yisrael, cchfs programs are now the premier resource for childrens education in mitzvosbeinadamlchaveiro in schools around the world. In addition to expositions on the daily prayers, the book includes his discourses on the holy cities of eretz yisrael and how they relate to tefillah. Rich in historical substance, its poignant insights and profound explanations of talmudic and traditional sources will inspire you as never before. The chofetz chaim was a very modest person so he said, the chofetz chaim is not so great. The chofetz chaim heritage foundation established in 1989 is a nonprofit orthodox jewish.
He was also a leader of the orthodox movement, agudat yisrael, and became very active in the support of yeshivot everywhere. The unpredictable development of the tribes of dan and. On july 29, we mark tisha b av, known as the time when national calamities hit the jews. The adams street shul presents this video by the kind permission. Dec 09, 2009 in this segment, the chofetz chaim teaches us about nonverbal loshon hora, the type we refer to as body language. Family lesson a day chofetz chaim heritage foundation. The worldwide tisha bav event of the chofetz chaim. The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. The chofetz chaim jewish books feldheim publishers. Cchf tisha bav presentation event khal adath jeshurun. Make this tisha b av a day for such lasting change. When it became known that he was on a train en route from radin, crowds gathered at each station along the way in order to see him.
Chofetz chaim heritage foundation 2010 tisha bav event. Master the halachos of the shemiras halashon and the halachos of chessed with this set of two pageaday books of concise rendition of the chofetz chaim s two books, sefer chofetz chaim and sefer ahavas chessed. Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit, the chafetz chaim passed away in 1933 at the ripe age of 95. In 1942, 38 men, women and children slide down a muddy hole in the ground seeking refuge. Due to popular demand, rabbi gettingers monday night class for women will meet the monday following tisha b av, 7 pm. The concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim. Sefer ahavat chessed 2 volumes by chofetz chaim 2012 0101 skip to main content. Accurate, authoritative, and easytofollow, this meticulous english translation, entitled mazal elul, covers the authors preface, introduction, all the laws of esurai. His presentation was part of the chofetz chaim heritage foundations 2014 worldwide tisha b av event, entitled.
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