In abridged form, it presents an adaptation of two of the chofetz chaims masterpieces. 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. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Here at we have over 30,000 jewish books on our website, with over 2,000 added monthly. Marvin bash has made the stories of rabbi israel meir hacohen kagan the chofetz chaim available and accessible to those who do not understand yiddish.
Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york ny. 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. Rabbi leibowitz was a disciple of rabbi nosson tzvi finkel and he also studied under rabbi naftoli trop and the chofetz chaim in the radun yeshiva. Yisrael meir hakohen kagan january 26, 1838 september 15, 1933, known popularly as the chofetz chaim hebrew. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject. Dec 09, 2009 a daily lesson from the chofetz chaim. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. Yeshiva chofetz chaim a unique oasis of torah and tefillah located in monsey ny the sweet sounds of torah study can be heard all day and night by these dedicated talmidai chachomim and the community members who join them. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york. Rav karp in a hilchos chag bechag by rav karp in the volume on pesach, chapt. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. For over 50 years this mokom torah has called the monsey area home for our talmidim who have continued on to become roshei. And as a young man, he tried several other unsuccessful ventures.
Yeshiva chofetz chaim also known as the rabbinical seminary of america is an orthodox yeshiva in the united states, based in kew gardens hills, queens, new york. It is undated but clearly identified by the archive as the chofetz chaim. I highly recommend this biography to anyone interested in learning about the life and times of the chafetz chaim. Sefer chafetz chaim the classic authority on hilchos lashon hara and rechilus has been immeasurably enhanced by the appearance of this new edition. Better known as the chofetz chaim one who desires life, taken from psalm 34. This charity accepts donations and contributions to fund shabbos meals distribution to feed hungry children, poor needy orphans and widows, the elderly and disabled, holiday clothing vouchers, emergency medical crisis, housing assistance, respite. Subscribers can choose from a variety of delivery options including email and social media. The story of the chofetz chaim artscroll youth series. All categories books halachah jewish laws chofetz chaim a lesson a day shas lublin kislev 5766. Gil student in legacy, posts oct 2, 07 0 there is a story circulating about r. Avraham yitzchak kook as kook shmook, apparently dismissing him as a wayward scholar if not worse.
Chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover the golden. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu edition hardcover judaica place. Order gift sets of the chofetz chaim s writings and save. 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. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover the golden dreidle. Buy quality jewish law halachah books, at reduced prices. A largerthanlife talmudic genius living saint central character that can charm the birds from the trees and whose mouth is a prayer book. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim. Mazal elul congregation co mazal press 2017 east 17th street brooklyn, ny 11229 email. All categories books torah books and text chofetz chaim a lesson a day youre at. Po box 704, pomona, ny 10970 845 3623166 contact info. Sefer shmiras halashon, his work on hashkafah philosophy, and his comprehensive work of halachah law, sefer chofetz chaim, the work after which. How can you say bad things about the chofetz chaim.
The concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim by michael rothschild. Did the chafetz chaims children leave religious judaism. 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. He finally settled on writing books for a living, and used that plus talks as an income stream. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. Subscribe to receive chofetz chaim daily, choose from the five options below. He is one of the greatest tzadikim that ever lived. 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. There seems to be quite a bit of overlap between these books. The chofetz chaim mesorah is great yeshiva world news.
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. English edition of chofetz chaim released the yeshiva world. Aug 30, 2015 english edition of chofetz chaim released. He spread his message of torah teachings through the publishing of his twentyone books on the laws of daily living, charity, kindness, and careful. 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. Sep 27, 2016 the chofetz chaim knew that shmirashaloshon was the best protection for klal yisrael. 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. The chofetz chaim answered, i know him and hes not. The more money you have, the harder it is to part with it. It is a fascinating read, redolent with the tzidkus of the chofetz chaim. The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things about the chofetz chaim. Among these laws, the principles of shmiras haloshon harnessing the awesome power of the tongue address most directly the question of what gd requires.
Bulman, r nachman this beloved classic, completely revised and annotated for the contemporary. Machon meir is an engaging mens learning program, which provides a blend of deep jewish learning with israeli integration and personal guidance for each student. The yeshiva has survived pogroms, upheavals, displacements, and two world wars, yet after weathering each storm and tragedy the yeshiva continued on its holy mission educating the future leaders. Shimon finkelman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A lesson a day provides this priceless learning tool for every englishspeaking jew. Yisrael meir kagan the chafetz chaim that he disparaged r. Biography of rabbi yisroel meir kagan 18381933 and his relationship to the rabbi meir baal haneis charity in israel. He devoted his life to teaching klal yisrael what hashem wants from us, what the torah demands of us, what we could do to merit protection and salvation. Here is a list of a few of the many books by or about the chafetz chaim.
In his haskamah to the 1943 inaugural hebrew volume of the sefer chofetz chaim. It is primarily an american, lithuanianstyle talmudic yeshiva. Chaim potok has 39 books on goodreads with 256487 ratings. Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit, the chafetz chaim passed away in 1933 at the ripe age of 95. He rests, and a deep silence envelopes him step by step, the elder returns to his house and after him r. The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. Israel meir kagan 18381933, talmudic and rabbinic scholar, ethical and religious teacher, is venerated by jews all over the world, especially those in the. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. A photo portrait of rabbi israel meir cohen chafetz chaim. This new book is a vital gift for those who wish to live and guard their tongues, and long to learn how. Brief video highlighting the life and work of rabbi israel meir kagan 18381936, one of the most influential rabbis of the 20th century. Languages we specialize in are english, hebrew, yiddish, german, spanish, ladino, russian and french. The chofetz chaim knew that shmirashaloshon was the best protection for klal yisrael.
Mendel, his soninlaw, and escorting them from behind is yitzchak the black bearded one, who carries the. This influential 20thcentury jewish figure established his reputation first and foremost as an opponent of lashon hara, evil speech. From the time of our founding in radin in 1864 until today the yeshiva chofetz chaim has been at the forefront of torah education without compromise. And the chofetz chaim, the venerable one, sits and rests a bit on the chair they had brought out for him by the door of the house. According to the prediction, the chofetz chaim said, i received from the holy spirit that we are on the verge of a horrific war, that will end in 1945.
Portfolio also includes a copy of this portrait, which contains on the back a summarized biography of the subject, written by dr. This little book is a gemand would be of particular value to busy rabbis or teachers looking for sermon sparks and sermon illustrations. Rav schwartz tells over a story he heard about the chafetz chaim from the chafetz chaims son in law, reb mendel zaks ztl. The yeshiva was established in 1933 by rabbi dovid leibowitz, a greatnephew of the chofetz chaim.
The upshot is that the chofetz chaim as a boy was a child of a second marriage of a poor family. The laws and mussar of the mitzvah of lending money to someone in need including the commentary of the netiv hachessed. Thanks to a prominent us rabbi who wishes to stay anonymous, crosscurrents is pleased to offer a translation of the shmuel pliskin article on the chofetz chaim s reaction to a solar eclipse that he knew was going to be visible in his community. The yeshiva is legally titled rabbinical seminary of america rsa, however it is often referred to as just chofetz chaim, as that was the sobriquet of its namesake. The chafetz chaims greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. Until his passing in 1933, the chofetz chaim was recognized worldwide as the leader of klall yisroel world jewry. Chofetz chaim daily provides the halachos of shmiras halashon in a concise and easy to read format. The chafetz chaim s greatest legacy is the 21 sefarim holy books which he published. 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. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim. Shmiras shabbos kehilchoso vol 2, 47 9, gives the shiur as 1. I personally know someone who started in a non chofetz yeshiva, and then switched.
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