“Lashon Hara in the Information Age” — Speech, Gossip, and Viral Culture

An event presentation by Rabbi Marc GitlerAbout The Event:Truth, Media, and Propaganda – A timely look at misinformation, lashon hara, and the ethics of communication—especially in an age of social media and AI.Session 2: “Lashon Hara in the Information Age” — Speech, Gossip, and Viral CultureBuilding on the first class, this session applies Jewish laws of speech to modern media ecosystems. What happens when gossip becomes algorithmic, and outrage becomes profitable?About The Speaker:Rabbi Marc Gitler serves as Senior Jewish Educator for Valley Beit Midrash and is the visiting Rabbi of Aish SanDiego. A recipient of the Wexner Fellowship, he was ordained at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. The founder of Fast for Feast, he lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife Sarah and their four children. ★ Support this podcast ★