Othello

Take a moment to ponder this:

Good name in man and woman,
dear my lord,
Is the immediate jewel of their souls
Who steals my purse, steals trash;
tis something,
nothing;
'Twas mine,
'tis his,
and has been slave to thousands:
But he that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that which not enriches him
And makes me poor indeed!

Othello said it best. Rumors can kill, Lashon Horah is deadlier than a plague.
Money can be returned, someone's reputation, honor, status, irreperable.
Let's always take a second to think about what we say about another person.

This dvar torah was brought to you by the prediatric residency colaition for ending stupid gossip.

SG

and no, I don't go clubbing when I call in sick from call...