Chafetz Chayim, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan

Chafetz Chayim, whose real name was Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, was a preeminent Ashkenazi rabbi, renowned Talmudic scholar, and a seminal figure in Jewish ethics. Born on February 6, 1838, in Zhetel, Poland (now Belarus), he is best known for his works on Jewish law and ethics, particularly those concerning speech ethics. His most famous work, Mishnah Berurah, is a six-volume commentary on Orach Chayim, the first section of the Aruch HaShulchan, detailing laws pertaining to daily, Sabbath, and holiday prayers and conduct.

Throughout his life, Chafetz Chayim was deeply engaged in the Jewish community, founding the Radun Yeshiva in 1869, which became a center for Torah study. His teachings emphasized the importance of ethical conduct and the power of speech, leading to his penning of a seminal work on the laws of gossip and slander, titled 'Chafetz Chaim' after which he is popularly named. This work outlines the severity and parameters of forbidden speech, aiming to raise awareness and adherence to these laws among Jews.

Chafetz Chayim's influence extends beyond his lifetime, with numerous Jewish educational institutions and programs named after him. His ethical teachings continue to inspire and guide Jewish thought and practice. He passed away on September 15, 1933, but his works remain highly influential in Jewish studies and are studied in yeshivas and Jewish schools worldwide.

Books

4 Essays Of The Chafetz Chaim Ahavas Chessed / Large Ahavas Chessed / Small Ahavath Chesed | Pocket edition | The Laws of Charity and Loving Kindness Chofetz Chaim A daily companion | Pocket Hardcover Chofetz Chaim On Mishley Chofetz Chaim: SEFER CHAFETZ CHAYIM | 4 volumes Junior Chafetz Chaim - Student Edition Kuntres Ahavat Yisrael With Hebrew & English Kuntres Ahavat Yisrael With Russian - Кунтрес «Любовь к Израилю» — на иврите с русским переводом Kuntres Chovat Hashemirah & Kuntres Kevod Shamayim Kuntres Sfat Tamim & Kuntres Tzipitah LeYeshua Kuntres Zachor Lemiryam LETTERS OF THE CHAFETZ CHAYIM | 2 Volume Set Laws Of Ishut From Sefer Nidchei Yisrael - Laws of purity Meshalim & Ma'asim of the Chafetz Chaim Mishna Berura 18 Vol, S/C - Large Mishna Berura 18 Vol, S/C - Small Mishnah Berurah | Pocket Set 18 Volumes | Soft Cover Mishnah Berurah | Volume 1a | Hashkamos Haboker & Tzitzis | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 1a | Hashkamos Haboker & Tzitzis | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 1b | Hilchos Tefillin | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 1b | Hilchos Tefillin | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 1d | Birchas Hashachar | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 1d | Birchas Hashachar | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 1e | Birchas Hashachar | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 1e | Birchas Hashachar | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 1g | Laws of Prayer | Simanim 100-127 | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 2a | Nesias Kapaim | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 2a | Nesias Kapaim | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 2b | Kerias Hatorah | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 2b | Kerias Hatorah | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 2f | Birkas Hamazon | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 2f | Birkas Hamazon | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3a | Hilchos Shabbos | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3a | Hilchos Shabbos | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3b | Hilchos Shabbos | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3b | Hilchos Shabbos | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3c | Hilchos Shabbos | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3c | Hilchos Shabbos | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3d | Hilchos Shabbos | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3d | Hilchos Shabbos | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3e | Hilchos Shabbos | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3e | Hilchos Shabbos | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3f | Hilchos Shabbos | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3f | Hilchos Shabbos | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3g | Hilchos Shabbos | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3g | Hilchos Shabbos | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3h | Hilchos Shabbos | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 3h | Hilchos Shabbos | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 4a | Eiruvin | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 4a | Eiruvin | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5a | Hilchos Pesach | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5a | Hilchos Pesach | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5b | Hilchos Pesach | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5b | Hilchos Pesach | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5c | Hilchos Pesach | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5c | Hilchos Pesach | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5d | Hilchos Pesach | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5d | Hilchos Pesach | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5e | Hilchos Yom Tov | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5e | Hilchos Yom Tov | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5f | Hilchos Yom Tov | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 5f | Hilchos Yom Tov | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 6c | Rosh Hashana/Yom Kippur | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 6c | Rosh Hashana/Yom Kippur | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 6d | Hilchos Sukkos & Arba Minim | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 6d | Hilchos Sukkos & Arba Minim | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 6e | Hilchos Sukkos & Arba Minim | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 6e | Hilchos Sukkos & Arba Minim | Medium | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 6f | Hilchos Chanukah & Megillah | Large | Ohr Olam Mishnah Berurah | Volume 6f | Hilchos Chanukah & Megillah | Medium | Ohr Olam Sefer Ahavat Chessed | 2 Volume Set Sefer Beit Yisrael | Hebrew With English Sefer Chofetz Chaim with English Translation Pocket Size Sefer Chofetz Chaim with English Translation Pocket Size Sefer Chofetz Chaim | Student Size | The Laws of Lashon Hara Translated and Elucidated including Practical Illustrations, Notes, and Halachic Indexes Sefer Chomat Hadat Sefer Davar B'etau Sefer Geder Olam & Kuntres Likutei Amarim Sefer Marganita Tovah (Precious Gems) Sefer Nidchei Yisrael - Laws of purity | 2 Volume Set Sefer Shemirat Halashon | 2 Volume set The Concise Book of Mitzvoth: Sefer HaMitzvot HaKatzar: The Commandments Which Can Be Observed Today The Concise Book of Mitzvoth: The Commandments Which Can Be Observed Today | Biligual edition The Concise Chofetz Chaim pocket size A page-a-day The Concise Shemiras Halashon | A Page A Day Torah Ohr & Torat Habayit U / Concise Book of mizvoth U / Yad Yisroel Mishnah Berurah Vol 5 / Pesach / 429-446 / Misnah Berurah א / הנהגת הבוקר / משנה ברורה / אור המערב א איש מצליח - משנה ברורה משנה ברורה - חלק א | הוצאת לשם | מנקד | גודל פנינים משנה ברורה | מהדורת דרשו | חלק א סט משנה ברורה | מנוקד | מהדורת פנינים 26 ס"מ | עוז והדר קיצור אהבת חסד | הלימוד היומי “Kuntres Ahavat Yisrael con traducción al español”