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Podcast: Jewish Inspiration Podcast ¡ Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Episode: Smooth Tongue, Crooked HeartâHow to Avoid The Flattery Trap (Day 127 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Flattery 1)
Description: In this Jewish Inspiration Podcast episode (Day 127), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe begins the Gate of Flattery (Shaâar HaChanufa) from Orchos Tzaddikim, warning that flattery is a grave sinâoften more dangerous than outright falsehoodâbecause it distorts truth for personal gain. The chapter divides flattery into nine categories, with the rabbi focusing on the first and its severe consequences.Key teachings:First category of flattery â Praising or speaking smoothly to a known rasha (wicked person), ramai (deceiver), or thiefâsaying âyou did nothing wrongâ or âyouâre fineâ when they are guilty.Multiple transgressions âFailure to rebuke (lo tochiah) wh...