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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Two Witnesses? Still Lashon Hara

Even if two people testify to the same claim, if it’s not in Beis Din, it’s still Lashon Hara. Reputation and halacha—not hearsay—define credibility.

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Even the Rav Stayed Silent

A Rav once overheard Lashon Hara about himself—and said nothing. Shock, humility, or calculation might silence a victim, but it’s no license to believe gossip.

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Azus Isn’t Proof

When someone confidently slanders another—even in front of them—it doesn’t mean it’s true. Silence from the victim isn’t admission; never confuse chutzpah with credibility.

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Public Doesn’t Mean Proven

Even if Lashon Hara is widely publicized or shared online, you still may not believe it. Truth isn’t determined by volume or visibility—only by proper investigation.

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Undoing the Damage of Belief

If you already accepted Lashon Hara, do teshuva—reject it in your heart, reflect on alternate explanations, and work to uproot belief from within.

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The Danger of Hurting the Needy

Even if you suspect a collector is dishonest, halacha demands continued support until proper investigation. Rumors don’t cancel chezkas oni.

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