206 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1–40:23), Source Book Keys, PGYT GENESIS | 37:2 reports — GEN1442 You are forbidden to relate loshon hor... GEN1442 You are forbidden to relate loshon hora to someone about his parents, brothers, sisters, children, or any other relative. Even if your sole intention is relating the derogatory information is that the listener reprimand his relative, it is forbidden. If, however, you have already rebuked the person yourself and your efforts to correct him have failed, or if you are unable to rebuke him yourself, this restriction would not apply. … Yosef related derogatory information about his brothers to their father Yaakov in order that Yaakov should admonish them [this verse]. Nevertheless, Yosef was punished. Before he spoke to his father about his brothers, he should have admonished them himself. GUARD 105 Share Print Source KeyPGYTVerse37:2Keyword(s)reportsSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 37:2 reports — GEN1440 Know that once the listener accepts la... Previous Article GENESIS | 37:2 reports — GEN1438 A child is forbidden to tell his parents ... Next Article