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The chofetz chayyim had forgotten the mans identity, so for a time he gave every nonjewish. 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. A few of the men were so attached tot he teachings that they were allowed to take the books with them upon release. This is a fantastic and important addition to the growingworld of halachic literature regarding shemiras halashon, and specifically tothe seforim of the holy chafetz chaim ztl. 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 chofetz chaim wrote on many subjects and ultimately published over 20 books.
This new edition highlights extensive additions to. This way they can use them to guide their speech in the future. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim. A photo portrait of rabbi israel meir cohen chafetz chaim. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu edition hebrew books sifrei kodesh. Chofetz chaim daily provides the halachos of shmiras halashon in a concise and easy to read format. Rabbi yisrael meir hakohen kagan chafetz chaim seforim center. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. Name on the front cover and works is chofetz chaim. 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. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york. 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. 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.
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. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. The foundation utilizes a vast array of effective communication tools including books, tapes, video seminars, telephone classes and a newsletter, designed to heighten. To dedicate a sponsorship in the publication of our next upcoming book please use the donation button below. 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.
Authored by the holy chafetz chaim, rav yisrael meir hakohen kagan ztl, sefer chafetz chaim contains the laws of proper speech. Seek is an orthodox jewish international organization whose goal is to strengthen and encourage torah study. The sefer chafetz chaim is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim. One of our representatives will contact you shortly. Rabbi shimon finkelman enlivens these daily lessons with stories and comments, so that no page is ever dry. Did the chafetz chaims children leave religious judaism. For the scholar, this edition includes the nowfamous musafim feature that is present in the hugely popular dirshu. 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 chaims concepts and laws of proper speech. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day by rabbi shimon finkelman. Chofetz chaim heritage foundation acquire the promise. Dirshu chafetz chaimshmiras halashon 2 volume set hebrew books sifrei kodesh. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona located in pomona, new york ny.
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