8 Questions
Who spoke against Moshe regarding the woman he had married?
Miriam and Aharon
What happened to them?
They got leprosy/ tzaraat as a punishment
What was tzaraat?
A skin disease that took different forms and was caused by sin
Where could Tzaraat appear?
It could appear on one’s body, clothing, belongings, and house
What was the most common cause of tzaraat?
Speaking about others - Lashon Hara
What is the definition of Lashon Hora?
Lashon Hora refers to saying something derogatory (bad) about someone (be it true or false)
What are the different way of doing Lashon Hora?
Saying something derogatory about someone, telling tales about someone, speaking about another person which will make the listener say something bad about the person being discussed, facial gestures that convey something bad about someone, reporting information about someone that will cause the listener to resent them, listening to others speak about people, speaking badly about oneself, writing hurtful things about other people (including texting / e-mails)
When is it permissible to speak Lashon Hara? What are some conditions?
It is permissible to speak Lashon Hara about someone if it stops someone losing money or making a bad deal or being harmed in any way. However, one should be careful to stick to the facts and not to exaggerate.
Study Notes
Test your knowledge about the incident involving Miriam, Aharon, and Moshe in the book of Numbers. Explore the consequences of speaking against Moshe's marriage and learn about Hashem's response.
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