Why do people enjoy gossiping, and how is it linked to dopamine? Why does the Torah consider slander worse than murder? In this new episode, Sarah Kamenezki and Chief Rabbi of Dnipro, Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki, discuss the power of words, the cost of unfiltered speech, and the spiritual importance of silence in the days before Shavuot.
In this episode:
– How gossip can destroy lives — both others’ and our own
– The spiritual consequences of speaking ill of others
– Why women are often more prone to engaging in gossip
– How to distinguish helpful advice from harmful chatter
– What happens when we complain about our spouses to friends
– Historical examples — from biblical times to blood libels
Rabbi Kaminezki shares compelling stories, explaining how the tradition of silence before Shavuot helps us prepare to receive the Torah. They also discuss boundaries of humor, self-irony, and how to seek advice without violating the commandment against lashon hara (evil speech).
The episode concludes with insights into the holiday of Shavuot, the custom of the dairy meal, and why attending the public reading of the Ten Commandments is so meaningful.
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