Is sharing true negative information about someone permitted?
Rechilut is forbidden even when completely true. The prohibition is about the damage, not the accuracy.
Question 2
How severe is lashon hara according to the Sages?
The Sages say lashon hara equals idolatry, forbidden relations, and murder combined.
Question 3
What is the difference between revenge and a grudge?
Revenge: "You didn't lend me, so I won't lend you." Grudge: "I'll lend it, but I remember." Both violate Torah.
Question 4
What is "dust of lashon hara"?
The Rambam gives examples of "dust" (avak) of lashon hara — indirect or implied negative speech that technically isn't outright slander but carries a negative undertone.
Question 5
What is the listener's responsibility when hearing gossip?
The Rambam says it's forbidden even to live near habitual gossips. The listener who accepts lashon hara is as guilty as the one who speaks it.