The ins and outs of Criticism and Rebuke: What Judaism Really Teaches – with Rabbi Michael Skobac
When should we speak up when someone is doing something wrong—and when should we simply mind our own business?
The Torah teaches that caring about another person sometimes means offering honest and constructive criticism.
But Jewish law also places important limits on how rebuke should be given.
A person can fulfill the obligation to reprove another—or violate a Torah principle in the process.
In this lecture, we explore the Jewish approach to criticism, rebuke, responsibility, and interpersonal ethics, and examine how Torah teaches us to correct others without causing unnecessary harm.
In this lecture, you’ll learn:
• Why Judaism considers rebuke an important responsibility
• When failing to reprove someone can make us responsible for their actions
• The limits and parameters of giving criticism
• When rebuke can itself become inappropriate or sinful
• How to offer constructive correction in a genuinely caring way
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Jews for Judaism is a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to Jewish education and outreach, strengthening Jewish identity and providing intellectually serious resources on Torah, Jewish philosophy, spirituality, ethics, and contemporary religious challenges.
About Rabbi Michael Skobac
Rabbi Michael Skobac is the Director of Education and Counselling for Jews for Judaism, an organization dedicated to Jewish education and Counter-Missionary Outreach, with a worldwide audience through its popular YouTube channel.
Rabbi Skobac has 45 years of experience. He is a leading expert in Jewish-Christian dialogue and has helped thousands of people navigate complex theological questions about the Messiah, Bible, and faith.
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