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Plausible Praise

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Published: October 23, 2011

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Visitor Comments: 6

(5) Anonymous, November 3, 2011 10:28 PM

Great advice for all relationships

The message of "Plausible praise" can be applied to all types of situations and relationships. Thank you!

(4) Morah Marcia, October 30, 2011 12:12 AM

Praise that someone cannot hear / l'shan hora?

I thought that talking about someone - whether negative OR positive - fell under "l'shan horah" and was not acceptable...??

Rabbi Y Freundlich, October 30, 2011 6:19 PM

Only negative or deragatory comments are lashon horah

The word "horah" means evil, or negative. The Torah only forbids speaking about someone in a deragotary way - certainly when not in their presence but even if they are there to hear it. Positive words, on the other hand, are not just acceptable but encouraged!

(3) lisa, October 26, 2011 6:47 PM

Southern Comfort.....

Y'all finally got a Rabbi from Atlanta...the greatest city in America!!! Great info...thanks!!!

(2) Andria, October 26, 2011 5:18 PM

Excellent!

Keep up the good work!

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Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich

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Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich is the Associate Rabbi at Congregation Beth Jacob in Atlanta, Georgia. Ordained at Baltimore’s Ner Israel Rabbinical College, he holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. Drawing on his warmth, humor, and personal experiences, Rabbi "Y" is popular for leading interactive parenting and marriage workshops in Atlanta and elsewhere. Rabbi Freundlich's wife and children have accepted their roles in providing endless material for his videos. He can be reached at rabbiy@bethjacobatlanta.org.

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