is the set period of time each day that people commit to focusing on the proper use of their speech.
During that time
they concentrate on avoiding
speaking, hearing, reading or writing loshon hora and any other forms of forbidden speech.
Significance of an Hour
Practically, when a person
masters this mitzvah for the limited time period of the Machsom L’Fi,
he begins to feel a greater sense of control
in his habits of speech,
which strengthens
his restraint throughout
the day.
earns tremendous merit. For Shmiras Haloshon in particular, the Vilna Gaon states
that even one moment of restraint earns a reward beyond the comprehension of angels.
“We started this group as a zechus
for a shidduch for a family member.
I was convinced that I was doing something for them, but you can’t imagine how much more it did for me and my family.“
“"We started a Machsom L'fi in our own home...Our home has become an island of peace and tranquility as my children try in every situation, to seek the good and the positive."“
