בבא בתרא קסה

The מהר״ם of Lublin, who was very wealthy, had enemies who were jealous of him and spread false rumors that he lent money בריבית.  Once, when he was visited by the מהרש״א, the wife of the מהר״ם brought out fruits and cakes on golden trays.  The מהרש״א noticed some dust on one of the trays.   “Apparently,” the מהרש״א said “this is the אבק of רבית.”   “No,” the Rebbitzen responded. “This is the אבק of לשון הרע.”

06/10/2021