Idle words or vain matters

דברים בטלים

It refers to speech or conversation that is trivial, meaningless, or without purpose, often seen as a waste of time from a spiritual perspective. In Jewish thought, avoiding דברים בטלים is encouraged in order to focus on meaningful and constructive activities, such as Torah study or acts of kindness.

Shiurim in this topic
3657. Comments the Rebbe makes on the newly published book Sipurei Chasidim by Rabbi Zevin: