Idle Talk
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Question
As is known, our sages teach: 'And speak of them, and not of idle matters.' My question is, if someone has studied a lot and wants to rest a bit, is it forbidden for him to talk with friends? For example, discussing the news even if it's not necessary.
Answer
Hello,
It is permissible and necessary to talk and rest as needed for mental health.
Some commentators explain that this is the intention in the words of the Mishnah that the Torah is acquired with minimal conversation. That is, a small amount of conversation necessary for a person is not a problem but rather a necessity for a person and contributes to acquiring the Torah with mental health.
Source
Tiferet Yisrael (Avot 6:5).