Shmiras Halashon Daily

You know for certain your friend was overcharged and could get his money back — so should you tell him?

Rabbi Klapper continues the case where it's clear a person was cheated in a way that halacha lets him recover his money, and reviews the rules of to'eles for saying so. Don't exaggerate beyond the truth; have pure intentions to help the one cheated, not to harm the cheater; and know what he'll actually do with the information. If he'll go to beis din, tell him — but if he'll only stew in anger or act against halacha, or won't act at all, stay silent. In fact, the Chofetz Chaim says, tell him it was a good purchase and let him feel good, and this is not the falsehood the Torah warns against.

Come back tomorrow as we keep unpacking the rules of to'eles.

Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

Mesirah Demands Highest Proof
Allowing mesirah requires a far higher bar than ordinary Rechilus. Only clear firsthand knowledge, real toeles, no revenge, and prior rabbinic guidance can permit action.
Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

Revenge Is Not Justice
Being harmed by a moser does not create a mitzvah to inform on him in return. Retaliation can become a far greater aveira than the original wrong.
Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

Clear Signs, Limited Action
Even with dvarim hanikarim, the signs must be clear, firsthand, and useful. You may not spread the matter further or punish the person based on suspicion.
Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

When Signs Seem Clear
Dvarim hanikarim matter only when what you saw clearly matches the claim and no tzad zechus remains. If another explanation exists, you may not accept it.
Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don’t forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!