The first part of lessons in truth is based on sefer sefas tamim, and focuses on honesty in word and deed. A great intro into the commandments that apply to jews in times without the temple like nowadays. This edition of the chofetz chaims the concise book of mitzvoth. Shmiras haloshon yomi, the hebrew program that was the model for this book, provides a convenient, methodical and accessible way to follow the chofetz chaim s advice. Make offer the concise book of mitzvoth chofetz chaim jewish judaic. Upon arriving to the us during wwii, rav zaks, known as radiner rosh hayeshiva gathered his surviving talmidim and restarted the yeshiva and kollel kodshim in new york with his son rav gershon zaks the rosh hayeshiva ztl. Site content is based on the hebrew sefer mitzvos hakatzar, the last book written by the chafetz chaim, the concise book of mitzvoth compiled by the chofetz chaim rabbi israel meir kagin, 18391933. Wikipedia says that the concise book of mitzvot writes that there are 26 mitzvot which only apply in israel.
Mar 29, 2020 rabbi yonatan gorin teaches the seventh positive commandment from the chofetz chaim s, sefer hamitzvos hakatzar, the concise book of commandments. It is therefore essential to know what these mitzvos are and what they mean. Srs the concepts and laws of proper speech arranged for daily study. Become a member, sponsor a day of chazak, daily learning email or web. Rabbi israel meir hacohen kagan is commonly known as the chafetz chaim, the name of his famous work on guarding ones tongue. Languages we specialize in are english, hebrew, yiddish, german, spanish, ladino, russian and french. Living by the laws of sefer chofetz chaim can change a persons life, in this world. Although the chinuch does not enumerate the mitzvot in his introduction, i think its safe to say that the mitzvot that can only be fulfilled in the land of israel are part of the 99 mitzvot mentioned in the second bullet point. Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan.
Apr 30, 2020 the laws of speech were written by man s creator. English edition of chofetz chaim released the yeshiva world. The chafetz chaim states that when it comes to studying torah there is also no restrictions. This book based on two works of the chofetz chaim that have never been translated offers a program for daily study in timely topics that are basic to jewish life. The foundation utilizes a vast array of effective communication tools including books, tapes, video seminars, telephone classes and a newsletter, designed to heighten. The chofetz chaim heritage foundation established in 1989 is a nonprofit orthodox jewish organization based in monsey, new york, united states, dedicated to spreading the teachings of rabbi israel meir kagan who was known as the chofetz chaim. You are sitting at a wedding and some people at your table begin denigrating someone. The concise book of mitzvoth full size jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. Brief video highlighting the life and work of rabbi israel meir kagan 18381936, one of the most influential rabbis of the 20th century. Chofetz chaim daily 17 teves chofefz trivia about chofetz chaim. Seeker of life in hebrew based on his work of jewish ethics of the same name dealing with the prohibitions of gossip. Negative commandment 19 not to intermarry with idolaters. 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. With this concise book, translated from the popular hebrew edition, and based on the chafetz chaim s famous sefer chafetz chaim, you can master the relevant laws of proper speech in just a page a day, perfect for busy lifestyles.
The commandments which can be observed today sefer ha mitzvot. The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things about the chofetz chaim. Part 1 of the foreward to yisroel meir kagans the chofetz chaim book. I dont know how many of those 99 are dependent on the land. Sefer ha mitzvot hakatzar the concise book of mitzvot isbn 0873064941.
Taken from yisroel meir kagans the chofetz chaim book. The first book in halacha to start a library with other than the kitzer shulchan aruchcode of jewish law. Chofetz chaim in collectible judaic books for sale ebay. I learned about the chofetz chaim from a reform rabbi during torah study for either parashat tazria or metzora and i read orthodox rabbi jonathan sacks essays on loshon hora, although he does not mention the chofetz chaim in particular unless i managed to miss it somehow. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject.
Did the chafetz chaims children leave religious judaism. Based on his works, sefer chofetz chaim and sefer shmiras haloshon includes. This was the last book written by the leader of the generation. This is true for the study of torah and is also an exception since it brings life and meaning to your soul. Family lesson a day chofetz chaim heritage foundation. Concise book of mitzvotsefer hamitzvot hakatzar pocket. The concise book of mitzvoth chofetz chaim jewish judaic.
Israel meir kagan 18381933, talmudic and rabbinic scholar, ethical and religious teacher, is venerated by jews all over the world, especially those in the. This book is good to keep around you and use it as much as you can. Life lines from the chofetz chaim on wings of prayer jewish book. One person turns to you and says, didnt you go to school with him. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew.
Negative commandment 27 negative mitzvah not to prophesy in the name of an idol. Sefer chofetz chaim the concepts and laws of proper speech. Due to the current situation, rental prices are at a reduced rate. What are some stories of the saintliness of the chofetz chaim.
The chafetz chaim lists 31 mitzvot which may be violated when a person speaks or listens to lashon hara. Is there an english translation preferably online of the chofetz chaim s sefer machaneh yisrael a guide for jewish army conscripts, or other english works on the same topic. He is one of the greatest tzadikim that ever lived. Concise book of mitzvot sefer hamitzvot hakatzar seforim center. Hafetz chaim, was an influential rabbi of the musar movement, a halakhist, posek, and ethicist whose works continue to be widely influential in jewish life. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york ny. Sefer hamitzvot hakatzar the concise book of mitzvot isbn 0873064941. Hebrew the concise book of mitzvoth by chofetz chaim book. Negative commandment 21 not to follow the customs of idolatrous nations. Artscroll family megillah the book of esther introduction, translation, concise commentary. Bar mitzvah blessing jerusalem custom framed jewish 3d art by reuven masel bar mitzvah.
This video is class 1 of 46 in the series chofetz chaim laws of proper speech. All video rentals use streaming services which may be blocked by your internet filter. The concise book of mitzvot foreword part 1 youtube. Rabbi yisrael meir kagan chafetz chaim seforim center. Guaranteed in stockall the commandments applicable in our time, including those. The concise book of mitzvot halacha series part 1 of the foreward to yisroel meir kagans the chofetz chaim book. Concise book of mitzvoth beth immanuel messianic synagogue. Sefer ha mitzvot hakatzar the concise book of mitzvot. Morgenstern shmiras halashon section this class is based upon the chofetz chaim written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan, more commonly known as the chofetz chaim due to the popularity of his book. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona located in pomona, new york ny. The cold, harsh winters in radin, poland, home of the chafetz chaim, were a challenge for the poor jews due to ina. The commandments which can be observed today sefer ha mitzvot hakatzar. This will help to explain to those about how we can keep the commandments. The chinuch, in his introductory letter, breaks it down like this apparently differently than the chofetz chaim.
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. Henry abramson provides a glimpse into the life and works of rabbi israel meir kagan. Ben zion sobel, the feldheim translator of the concise book of mitzvot from the chafetz haim has added an appendix with the the commandments which are. Books of rabbi yisrael meir hakohen kagan the chofetz chaim. Yisrael meir hakohen kagan january 26, 1838 september 15, 1933, known popularly as the chofetz chaim hebrew. In the previous segment, we learned that when negative information needs to be related ltoeles for a constructive purpose and rebuke is not possible, then the report must be said in the presence of at least three people. The chofetz chaim was a very modest person so he said, the chofetz chaim is not so great. About 300 of the 6 commandments are discussed in this book by the great chofetz chaim himself. The book is about the mitzvot relating to correct speech and the prohibitions of slander. The chofetz chaim answered, i know him and hes not. 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. We all know the story of hillel who earned half a dinar a day and paid half of that to get into the house of study. Due to the coronavirus we are unable to ship any items until further notice.
This influential 20thcentury jewish figure established his reputation first and foremost as an opponent of lashon hara, evil speech. Born in zhetel, poland on february 6, 1838, he was taught untill age 10 by his parents and then moved to vilna to further his jewish studies. This is why we present the book compilations in this website. With this concise book, translated from the popular hebrew edition, and based on the chafetz chaim s famous shemiras halashon, you can master the relevant laws of proper speech in just a page a day, perfect for busy lifestyles. Rabbi yonatan gorin introduces the chofetz chaim s, sefer hamitzvos hakatzar, the concise book of commandments and teaches the first positive commandment. Sefer ha mitzvot hakatzar the concise book of mitzvot isbn 0873064941 references mentioned.
English and hebrew edition chafetz chayim, charles wengrov on. The concise book of mitzvoth full size by chafetz chaim. Better known as the chofetz chaim one who desires life, taken from psalm 34. How many of the 6 mitzvos can we do only in israel. 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. Books halacha daily life and general halacha the concise sefer hachinuch. About the chofetz chaim heritage foundation since 1989, the chofetz chaim heritage foundation has successfully launched innovative methods of promoting the torahs wisdom on human relations and personal development. Surely you have enough time to read a single page a day if it means transforming your life. It will completely ease you to look guide concise book mitzvot. The commandments which can be observed today sefer hamitzvot. Family lesson a day learn the sefer thousands count on to keep their day positive.
This edition of the chofetz chaim s the concise book of mitzvoth. The commandments which can be observed today sefer ha mitzvot hakat 1st on. A daily companion a lesson a day sefer chofetz chaim. The chofetz chaims famous work on the laws of gossip and slander, as well as his authoritative modern commentary on the code of jewish law have a lasting impact on the jewish world today. We live in a time when more and more people are seeking g. The chofetz chaim saw fit to list these 31 mitzvos as an introduction to these laws, so that we will approach the study of this sefer with an understanding that we are about to embark on a journey of utmost importance. Guaranteed in stockall the commandments applicable in our time, including those contingent upon the land of israel, with invaluable commentary and explanation. Sefer hamitzvot hakatzar the concise book of mitzvot isbn 0873064941 references mentioned. The first book in halacha to start a library with other than the kitzer shulchan aruchcode of. How can you say bad things about the chofetz chaim.
Read free concise book mitzvot chofetz chaim feldheim concise book mitzvot chofetz chaim feldheim when somebody should go to the book stores, search opening by shop, shelf by shelf, it is in point of fact problematic. The chofetz chaim or chafetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. Jan 14, 2019 sefer chofetz chaim is a book of laws. The chofetz chaim chose his soninlaw rav mendel zaks ztl as rosh hayeshiva in radin. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as 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.
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