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 on Sipurei Chasidim, Accuracy in Chasidic Stories, and Source Attribution הערות על סיפורי חסידים, דיוק בסיפורים חסידיים, וייחוס מקורות