Rav Yitzchak Berkovits, founder and director of The Jerusalem Kollel (www.thejerusalemkollel.com), is a widely respected authority on Halachah and well known for his telephone tapes on Shmiras Halashon. He is well known as a teacher and lecturer throughout Jerusalem and was ordained at the Mirrer Yeshiva, Jerusalem.
Resenting another person silently without approaching him is more harmful than outright animosity. Learn the principles behind this and what specific feelings you need to communicate after another person has hurt you. In addition, if and when is it justified to bear a grudge and take revenge? This class culminates with a heartening description of how two friends can fight fiercely for their ideals, while maintaining a very close relationship.
The Torah does not want us to be 'technical truth-tellers' while conveying misleading messages. When is it permitted to falsely tell someone that you don't have money to lend him? If you are not available to speak when the phone rings, may the caller be told that you are not home? This lecture is a real eye-opener: it will change the way we understand the definition of honesty.
How many times have you said, 'I'm going in a minute'? Would the Torah then actually require you to leave in sixty seconds? Under what circumstances must we follow up on our commitments? When are we allowed to change our minds? Rav Berkovits clarifies all of the halachos of this exceptionally relevant subject.
Which is worse lashon hara or rechilus? Improper speech causes two forms of damage. In order to work on speaking in a more dignified manner, we must understand the fundamental issues behind shemiras halashon. In this lecture, Rav Berkovits includes the practical steps for doing teshuva for speaking lashon hara.
What is considered a justified reason to speak negatively about someone? What should you do when you are asked for information about someone for the purpose of shidduch? What flaws should be revealed about the person? To whom should we speak when attempting to find out information for a shidduch for our children or ourselves? If there is one area in the laws of loshon horah that is a necessity for everyone, this is it.
Have you ever had a rough day at the office and needed to tell someone it? Is it permitted to speak loshon horah in order to get something off of your chest? What happens when a family member begins to relate to you how someone hurt him? Should we stop the conversation or should we give him the attention that he needs emotionally? This lecture draws some very novel conclusions and should not be missed.
A frequent source of conflict between parents and children revolves around what right parents have to direct their children's lives. If a child chooses a lifestyle that differs from his parents' wishes, does this imply a lack of hakoras hatov? This lecture defines the requirements and boundaries of the mitzva of kibud av va'em. Essential listening material for every parent and child.
Who is considered a talmid chacham and how should we respect him? This lecture explores the relationships between a rebbi and his talmid, as well as between a rav and his congregation, and discusses the responsibilities of each party toward the other. Additionally, Rav Berkovits presents the Torah perspective on whether full-time Torah study is an ideal profession.
Charity is an integral part of every Jewish society. The Torah even allows us to 'test' Hashem to help us see that He's the source of all bounty. Hear the tzedaka obligations of each individual. Who is considered a pauper, and how much should the community give to one who is destitute?
If you are unable to give tzadaka to everyone in need, how should you choose who takes precedence from all the individuals and organizations asking? How far do you need to investigate the authenticity of a cause? And from which types of income must you separate ma'aser and which can be considered deductible? Rav Berkovits sorts out this doubt laden topic.
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