{"podcast":{"title":"Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe","slug":"jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642","podcast_index_feed_id":675642,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe","website_url":"https://linktr.ee/ariwol","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PmTYI9fxa4AgKaNDiJgNyUSutAZ_PzONjXRolcaGQSk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNzIw/Y2Q5NDEwOThkYmRi/NjkwMTNiZWE1Njhl/MzljZC5wbmc.jpg","author":"TORCH","episode_count":484,"summary":"This Jewish Inspiration Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and enhancing our relationship with Hashem by working on improving our G-d given soul traits and aspiring to reflect His holy name each and every day. The goal is for each listener to hear something inspirational with each episode that will enhance their life.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T14:18:12.666890+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642"},"episode":{"title":"Change Your Words, Change Your World [Day 142 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Slander 8]","slug":"change-your-words-change-your-world-day-142-orchos-tzaddikim-slander-8","published_at":"2026-06-03T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642/change-your-words-change-your-world-day-142-orchos-tzaddikim-slander-8","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e04f8a2","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/8e04f8a2/b0858e60.mp3","summary":"In this installment of the Mussar Masterclass on the Gate of Slander , Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe focuses on the practical path to overcoming harmful speech. The Orchot Tzaddikim teaches that someone seeking to repent from gossip, flattery, falsehood, idle chatter, and slander must build a strong protective fence around themselves. The first step is distancing oneself from environments and friendships that normalize negative speech. Just as bad habits are contagious, positive habits are cultivated by surrounding oneself with people who speak words of Torah, wisdom, and fear of Heaven. Lasting change begins with changing one's environment. The episode emphasizes the extraordinary power of silence and intentional speech. Rabbi Wolbe explains that a person who wishes to elevate themselves must reduce unnecessary conversation, increase Torah study, and become mindful of every word they utter. Speech is not merely communication—it is one of the most powerful forces available to a human being. Our words can heal, inspire, encourage, and elevate, or they can destroy relationships, reputations, and even entire communities. The class concludes with a memorable parable about a man who obtained milk from a lioness to heal a king. In a dream, the various organs of the body argued about which was most important, until the tongue demonstrated that it possessed the power to bring either life or death. The lesson echoes King Solomon's famous teaching: \"Death and life are in the power of the tongue.\" Rabbi Wolbe leaves listeners with a powerful reminder that mastering one's speech is among the greatest forms of self-mastery and spiritual growth. _____________ This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky Botvin Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a…","meta_description":"In this installment of the Mussar Masterclass on the Gate of Slander , Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe focuses on the practical path to overcoming harmful speech. The O…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":820,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642/episodes/change-your-words-change-your-world-day-142-orchos-tzaddikim-slander-8/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642/change-your-words-change-your-world-day-142-orchos-tzaddikim-slander-8.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}