Venue: Cong. Shomrei Torah (Fairlawn, NJ) Cong. Shomrei Torah (Fairlawn, NJ)

Halacha:

Lashon Harah 

Parsha:

Shelach 

References: Pesachim: 118A ,  Nidah: 61A  

Description

This is a halacha shiur related to parshas Shelach. Specifically, not only are the meraglim criticized for speaking lashon hara, but Chazal also hold Bnai Yisrael at fault for believing the spies. Similarly, one is not allowed to believe lashon hara in addition to the prohibition against speaking lashon hara. This shiur analyzes the prohibition against listening and believing lashon hara.