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Speech on Shabbat


Question:

I realize that one should not discuss negativity on Shabbat. However, on occasions, Shabbat is one of the few times during the week I gather with family or community. Is it possible to discuss negative events (personal or political) for the sole purpose of improving ourselves or society? Thank you very much.



AskTheRabbi.org answered:

Yes, in theory it is, if you really mean to improve yourselves. But be very careful not to get into any forbidden speech such as slander, speaking and believing something negative about a person, etc (lashon hara).


 
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