False Facts and True Rumors: Lashon HaRa in Contemporary Culture
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592644414 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 356 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Thoroughly Researched and Practical" according to Amazon Customer. A simply wonderful book. It can also be used as a sourcebook to research various topics within the laws of lashon hara. It fills a tremendous void in that it addresses various points as to how to practically apply the laws of lashon hara to contemporary culture. Living a comfortable life wh. Ben Rothke said Superb book about slander & gossip in the contemporary age. Judaism places significance on the power of speech. The Talmud writes that the universe was created through speech. Noteworthy is that on Yom Kippur, roughly a quarter of the day’s confessions deal with sins committed through speech.Judaism not only dictates what foods can go in a per. lots of discussion of close calls A typical book or website on the Jewish law of lashon hara (loosely translated as gossip) makes it seem as though no one can say anything negative about anyone, unless crime is involved. What makes this book special is that, rather than merely citing the most stringent possible views, Feldm
Combining erudite knowledge of rabbinic texts, philosophy, and psychology, Rabbi Feldman explores this uncharted territory of contemporary Jewish life. In False Facts and True Rumors, Rabbi Daniel Feldman undertakes the vital task of examining the halakhic sources regarding lashon hara, derogatory speech, and applying them to today s technology-driven world. Among the questions addressed are: How can it be prohibited to convey facts that are true? How can the innocent be protected and society improved in the context of these laws? How do these laws affect areas such as dating and marriage, therapy, business interactions, and comedic performances? How are modern conceptions of privacy and confidentiality impacted? H