What is לשון הרע Lashon Hara?

Lashon hara literally means “bad talk.” This means that it is forbidden to speak negatively about someone else, even if it is true.   It is also forbidden to repeat anything about another, even if it is not a negative thing. This is called rechilut.   It is also forbidden to listen to lashon hara. One should either reprimand the speaker, or, if that is not possible, one should extricate oneself from that situation.   Even if one has already heard the lashon hara, it is forbidden to believe it. On the contrary, one should always judge one’s fellow favorably.   If one has already heard the lashon hara, he is forbidden to believe it. Nevertheless, one may suspect that the lashon hara is true, and take the necessary precautions to protect oneself.   It is forbidden to even make a motion that is derogatory towards someone.   One may not even retell a negative event without…
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