😬 Greeting with an insincere smile. Who is right? (Answer) #Torah #shorts

Link to the Question: Greeting with an insincere smile. Who is right? - Question https://youtube.com/shorts/H3V3L7DsuwM Is one obligated to be honest all the time, even if one's honesty might hurt others' feelings? Which takes priority, honesty or peace? Is one allowed to make others perceive the situation in a deceitful manner to be popular or maintain harmony? What do you think? Join BeEzrat HaShem. Learn with Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner. Study kosher Jewish ideologies and halachos. Delve into the Truth of the Torah, and be Holy. - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - #Torah, #Tanakh, #God, #faith, #laws, #rabbi, #morals, #ethics, #morality, #jews, #torahLecture, #lawsOfPurity, #LawsofJudaism, #BeezratHashem, #RabbiLevLeibLerner, #LearnwithLerner, #RabbiMizrachi, #HalachosofJudaism, #biblestudy, #selfdevelopment, #selfimprovement, #musarmovement, #lawsforwomen, #lawsofbrachot, #rabbiefraimkachlon, #rabbiyaronreuven, #jewishstories, #shabbatcandles, #torahstudy, #ConvertingtoJudaism, #TorahLaws, #ToviaSinger, #TorahTruth, #Hashem, #shorts, In this compelling installment of our series, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner addresses a fundamental question of middos and human interaction. Imagine a scenario where Eli is rushing to an appointment and encounters someone he would rather avoid in that moment. Should he offer a warm greeting, or is a forced smile considered a form of dishonesty? This dilemma touches upon the very essence of how a Jew must conduct himself in the public sphere. Rabbi Zilberstein Shlita provides a profound perspective on this issue, drawing a clear distinction between a deceptive facade and the genuine fulfillment of a mitzvah. We delve into the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avos, where our sages instruct us to receive every person with a pleasant countenance. But how does this reconcile with the strict prohibitions against geneivas daas found in the writings of the Rambam? Is there a difference between acting for personal gain and acting for the benefit of another person's feelings? The discussion expands as we look at the commentary of Rabbeinu Yona and the Tiferes Yisrael, exploring the obligation to make others feel comfortable and appreciated. We learn that our external actions have the power to transform our internal character, a concept rooted in the holy Hilchos Deos. However, a sharp boundary is drawn when it comes to those who willfully disregard the ratzon Hashem. Does the requirement for a friendly expression apply to everyone, or are there specific instances where such warmth is misplaced? As we explore the balance between chesed and the truth of the Torah, we must ask ourselves how we view those who have strayed from the path of Shomer Shabbos or family purity. Are we obligated to show them the same face we show a tzaddik? Discover the authentic halachic approach to navigating complex social interactions while remaining steadfast in your commitment to Hashem.