19 Questions
What disease is discussed in the Torah as a result of speaking negatively about others?
Tzaraat
How long did a person with Tzaraat have to live apart from everyone else?
7 days
What purification ceremony did a person with Tzaraat have to undergo after being pronounced healed?
Purification ceremony
According to the Chofetz Chaim, what does King David emphasize in Psalms 34 regarding speech?
Guarding the tongue from evil and lips from deceit
What is the significance of being careful with one's speech according to King David?
Developing sensitivity not to harm others
Why does the Torah forbid negative speech about others?
To prevent harm to others
What reaction do people often have when cautioned about speaking negatively, according to the text?
"Well, it's true!"
What does the Torah stress about the importance of speech, according to the Chofetz Chaim?
Concern for the well-being of others
What quality is developed by being careful with speech, according to the text?
Sensitivity not to harm others
According to the Rabbi's advice, what analogy did he use to explain the impact of one's words?
Feathers from a pillow
In the Talmud, what is discussed in relation to causing someone to become a Metzora?
Gossip or evil speech
Who was afflicted with the disease of Metzora for speaking about Moshe?
Miriam
What does the phrase 'Motzei Ra' mean in the context of the text?
One who spreads evil
According to the Kli Yakar, what connection is there between 'Metzora' and 'Motzei Ra'?
Finding evil within oneself
What action led to Miriam being afflicted with the disease of Metzora?
Speaking negatively about Moshe
What lesson can be derived from the Rabbi's advice about the feathers?
Be careful with your words as they cannot be taken back once spoken
How did the Rabbi's advice about the feathers relate to the man's need to change his speech?
It highlighted the irreversible nature of spoken words
What did the Rabbi instruct the man to do after releasing the feathers in the street?
Collect all the feathers to the very last one
What was the symbolic significance of the man collecting all the feathers back?
The importance of being mindful of the words one speaks
Test your knowledge on the Torah portion that discusses the disease Tzaraat caused by speaking Lashan Hara. Learn about the purification process and the consequences of gossip according to the Torah.
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