Lashon Hara Told Casually

If someone mentions Lashon Hara lefitumo—incidentally during another story—it still cannot be believed. Even unintentional slander isn’t grounds for judgment or harm.

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Belief Doesn’t Mean Broadcast

Even if you're allowed to believe someone sinned—when all strict halachic conditions are met—you still may not publicize it. Distancing is allowed; gossip is not.

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You’re Causing Him to Sin

Showing interest in Lashon Hara causes the speaker to sin more—and violates lifnei iver. Even silent curiosity encourages spiritual harm.

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When a Rav May Believe

A Rav may believe trustworthy testimony about a known aveirah, but not personal criticisms or family gossip. Even credibility has limits in Lashon Hara.

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Can You Trust the Trustworthy?

Even someone famously honest cannot be believed if they speak Lashon Hara—unless you are a Rav with halachic responsibility and strict conditions are met.

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He Admits It—Together With Someone Else

If someone confesses to an aveira and implicates another person in the same sentence, you're only allowed to believe what he says about himself—not the other. Even shared guilt doesn’t justify belief in Lashon Hara.

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Exceptions for Known Resha’im

Lashon Hara may only be believed about someone who is a known public rasha—but only after confirmed facts establish their status beyond doubt.

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Don't Trust the Rumors

Even repeated, vague rumors carry no weight in halacha. In a world of fake news and viral lies, we must be even more vigilant before believing anything harmful.

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