As an added feature, the book includes anecdotes from his personal life, and a comprehensive overview as well as practical strategies for guarding our speech. Buy ahavath chesed pocket edition by chafetz chaim isbn. Ahavath chesed the love of kindness as required by god. This reprint is being made available at cost by in partnership with. The chofetz chaim wrote on many subjects and ultimately published over 20 books.
As has often happened to judaisms great leaders, rabbi yisroel meir became known by the name of his book and is known worldwide as the chofetz chaim. Oversized books are more expensive to ship, please ask for shipping quote for multiple books in advance to prevent any misunderstandings. The love of kindness as required by god pocket size jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. The laws and mussar of the mitzvah of lending money to someone in need including the commentary of the netiv hachessed. A daily companion artscroll halachah series the concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim by michoel rothschild,artscroll mesorah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book deals with the jewish ethics of lashon hara evil speech or.
A few of the men were so attached tot he teachings that they were allowed to take the books with them upon release. Money sums are rendered in modern equivalents, by percentages. The let my people go hagadah, collected from the writings of the chofetz chaim with laws of seder according to the mishnah berurah by chofetz chaim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Order gift sets of the chofetz chaim s writings and save. To dedicate a sponsorship in the publication of our next upcoming book please use the donation button below. At the end of the second temple period, baseless hatred and speaking derogatorily about others lashon hara abounded, and for these reasons the temple was destroyed. Close attention was paid to clarity, smoothness and readability. Ahavath chesed the laws of charity and loving kindness. Sefer ahavat chessed 2 volumes chofetz chaim books. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Ahavath chesed kindness as required by god jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. Daily lessons in the power of giving by rabbi fishel schachter and mrs. Rabbi yisroel meir hacohen kagan was perhaps the greatest jewish figure and one of the most influential rabbis in modern jewish history. The chofetz chaim provides a formula that unlocks the mysteries of chesed, revealing its inner dynamics. Sefer ahavas chesed hebrew edition rabbi avraham weitmund on. Sefer chofetz chaim with the commentary yad dovid vol. Israel meir kagan 18381933, talmudic and rabbinic scholar, ethical and religious teacher, is venerated by jews all over the world, especially those in the. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Chafetz chaim is the author of sefer nidchei yisrael 5. In this fascinating book, the chofetz chaim s teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. Jul 17, 2018 the chofetz chaim introduction to sefer chofetz chaim goes further and asks what was the manifestation of this sinas chinam.
Rabbi yisrael meir kagan age 91, on his visit to the polish prime minister titlethe chofetz chaim personal bornjanuary 26, 1838 dzyatlava, grodno governorate, russian empire diedseptember 15. A daily companion a lesson a day about the chofetz chaim heritage foundation since 1989, the chofetz chaim heritage foundation has successfully launched innovative methods of promoting the torahs wisdom on human relations and personal development. Like the stunningly successful a lesson a day, which helped bring the importance of shemiras halashon to the general public, the family lesson a day adapts the teachings of the sefer chofetz chaim, based on the daily learning schedule created by the legendary manchester rosh yeshiva, rabbi yehuda zev segal ztl. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books. Among the many treasures this great sage imparted to us, ahavas chessed stands out as the authoritative, comprehensive guide to understanding and incorporating the precept of doing chesed, performing acts of loving kindness. Purity of speech based on sefer chofetz chaim books. Bais yaakov chofetz chaim of pomona pomona, new york ny. The hafetz hayyim desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan. This book was originally printed in the city of amsterdam in the year 1777. Sefer ahavat chessed 2 volumes by chofetz chaim 20120101 skip to main content. Due to the caronavirus we are unable to ship any items until further notice. Suddenly, wonder of wonders, the chafetz chaim turns to the mafioso and asks him a penetrating question on the rambam. Ahavat chesed nidchei yisrael first edition inscription of. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010.
Yisrael meir kagan, known popularly as the chofetz chaim, was an influential rabbi of the musar movement, a halakhist, posek, and ethicist whose works continue to be widely influential in jewish life. Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit, the chafetz chaim passed away in 1933 at the ripe age of 95. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Dear eichlers customer, our store will be closed through the holiday of pesach passover all orders received will be processed starting april 20th we wish you a happy and healthy and safe pesach. This translation faithfully reflects, in english, the teachings of the chofetz chaim, ztl. Ahavath chesed, pocket edition jewish books feldheim. Before even considering an answer to this question, let me loosely translate the words of his closest son r arye leib page 25 of michtavei chafetz chaim. The sefer chafetz chaim or chofetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. He is known popularly as the chofetz chaim, after his classic work on guarding ones tongue which he published in 1873 when he was 35. Desirer of life is a book on the jewish laws of speech written by rabbi yisrael meir kagan.
As we all know, a wink of the eye or a twitch of the nose can sometimes communicate major statements about someones personality or behavior. Chana nestlebaum product description for most people, just be a nice person, seems like an easily attainable goal. Buy online, view images and see past prices for the books of the chafetz chaim. The chofetz chaim smiled and said, thats exactly how i look at life. Ahavath chesed, save 10% on ahavath chesed by the chofetz. This 2 volume set includes the laws and mussar of the mitzvah of lending money to someone in need, including the commentary of the netiv hachessed, the laws o. The book deals with the jewish ethics and laws of speech, and is considered the authoritative source on the subject. Avraham yitzchak kook as kook shmook, apparently dismissing him as a wayward scholar if not worse. Ahavat chesed chofetz chaim the book chofetz chaim middotcharacter traits. The love of kindness as required by god full size jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. The virtue of chesed, he maintains, should inform all our actions and guide us in interpersonal relations. Desirer of life is the magnum opus of rabbi yisrael meir kagan, who later became known simply as the chofetz chaim. Chofetz chaim in collectible judaic books for sale ebay.
The chofetz chaim i came across the following story recounted by rabbi yechiel spero about the chafetz chaim which i hope you enjoy. The meaning and laws of kindness in human relations. The laws of the mitzvah of hospitality, celebrating the wedding of a bride and groom, visiting the sick, writing ones will, comforting the mourning, burying the dead. Among the many treasures this great sage imparted to us, ahavas chessed stands out as the authoritative, comprehensive guide to understanding and incorporating the precept of doing chesed, performing acts of loving. Kabbalah english kabbalah books a complete list a to z. Ahavath chesed by chafetz chaim jewish book judaism. Beautiful book, brand new hardcover, 1976 2nd revised edition, as shown, printed in israel, dustjacket is included. House of israel 1934 rare chofetz chaim hebrew english bet yisrael. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Biography of rabbi yisroel meir kagan 18381933 and his. The chofetz chaim examines the commandment to love kindness and demonstrates how this mitzvah applies to many aspects of jewish life. Kindness, which goes handinhand with charity tzedakah va chesed ultimately draws us closer to the almighty. The chofetz chaim epitomized for the jewish people the trait of chesed, loving kindness, devoting his life to helping his brethren. It is the force that runs the world, and like any mighty force, it contains within it many unseen dimensions.
The aged chofetz chaim, a slight, bent over, elderly saint sharing a cell with a bear of a man whose cruelty was matched only by his vulgarity and size. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu edition hardcover judaica place. Click the button below to add the ahavat chesed the chafetz chaim to your wish list. Among the many treasures this great sage imparted to us, ahavas chessed stands out as the authoritative, comprehensive guide to understanding and incorporating the precept of doing chessed, performing acts of lovingkindness. Rabbi yisroel meir is perhaps best known for his campaign to teach his fellow jews about the laws of lashon hara forbidden speech. By chofetz chaim russian edition at israel book shop. Get the best deals on chofetz chaim in collectible judaic books when you shop the largest online selection at. When he was 35 1873 he published his first book, chofetz chaim, which was devoted to this topic. Among the many treasures this great sage imparted to us, ahavas chessed stands out as the authoritative, comprehensive guid. By maran hagaon rabbi yisrael meir hacohen of radin, author of the chafetz. The chofetz chaim or chafetz chaim or hafetz hayim hebrew. The concepts and laws of proper speech as formulated by sefer chofetz chaim, arranged for daily study by the.
A daily companion a lesson a day sefer chofetz chaim. Among the many treasures this great sage imparted to us. Chofetz chaim a lesson a day, softcover the golden dreidle. Yisrael meir kagan the chafetz chaim that he disparaged r. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ahavath chesed. Yeshiva chofetz chaim a unique oasis of torah and tefillah located in monsey ny the sweet sounds of torah study can be heard all day and night by these dedicated talmidai chachomim and the community members who join them. The book is about the mitzvot relating to correct speech and the prohibitions of slander. Negative comments, whether true or false biblical source for the prohibition against lashon hara habitual speakers of lashon hara profound consequences of speaking lashon hara being coerced into speaking lashon hara speaking lashon hara to avoid financial loss speaking lashon hara to avoid personal dishonor various methods of conveying lashon hara. Purity of speech based on sefer chofetz chaim jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. The set of books by the chofetz chaim includes the hebrew text with english translations. The measure of man jewish used books is a used book store offering discount book prices. Sefer chafetz chaim dirshu edition product description this is a fantastic and important addition to the growing world of halachic literature regarding shemiras halashon, and specifically to the seforim of the holy chafetz chaim ztl.
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It is a compendium of the torahs laws regarding kindness, part of the chofetz chaim s lifelong work to bring jewry closer to hashem. The chofetz chaim epitomized for the jewish people the trait of chessed, lovingkindness, devoting his life to helping his brethren. Order gift sets of the chofetz chaims writings and save. His first work, sefer chafetz chaim 1873, is the first attempt to to organize and clarify the laws regrding evil talk and. Rabbi yehudah zev segal artscroll series michoel rothschild on. The yeshiva founded by the chofetz chaim ztl following the dictates of torah and chesed. Among the many treasures this great sage imparted to us, ahavas chessed stands out as the authoritative, comprehensive guide to understanding and incorporating the precept. I am just passing through this world and in a few years my neshamah will be going back home. Did the chafetz chaims children leave religious judaism. The man was very sad to hear this old man say bad things.
Yisrael meir hakohen kagan january 26, 1838 september 15, 1933, known popularly as. Among the many treasures this great sage imparted to us, ahavas chessed stands out as the authoritative, comprehensive guide to understanding and incorporating the precept of doing chesed. This influential 20thcentury jewish figure established his reputation first and foremost as an opponent of lashon hara, evil speech. Chofetz chaim a daily companion laws proper speech halacha jewish torah.
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