Big Talk No Action Has Heavenly Consequences - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (54)

Rabbi Yaron Reuven's shiur focuses on the importance of applying Torah teachings to daily life. He emphasizes that the Torah is not merely a theoretical concept but a practical guide for living. He stresses that true Judaism is not defined by outward appearances like beards or keeping a kippah, but by following the Torah's laws and principles. Rabbi Reuven explains that knowledge without action is detrimental, comparing it to a tree with many branches but weak roots, susceptible to being uprooted. He also highlights the crucial role of repentance and the significance of prayers replacing sacrifices in the modern era. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and the need to be mindful of actions that may seem harmless but actually violate the Torah's principles. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-fAdFBv83gUzBgKm3PAyw/join BUILD WITH US (Who Is BeEzrat HaShem Inc) http://www.BHYESHIVA.com BeEzrat HaShem YESHIVA & BEIT MUSSAR BUILDING BUILD A JEWISH COMMUNITY THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Introduction. Suffering 06:32 Who is a Jew? 18:59 The key to change our life and ourselves Part 1 22:19 Does the Torah speak about dinosaurs? 25:10 The key to change our life and ourselves Part 2 30:55 Questions that will be answered during the lecture 36:57 Chapter 3 Mishnah 22. “He (Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah) used to say: Anyone whose wisdom exceeds his good deeds, what is he like? He is like a tree whose branches are numerous but whose roots are few, and the wind comes and uproots it and turns it upside down.” 47:11 Why do the wicked prosper? 54:33 Can a heavenly decree change? Are you only learning the Torah but not following it? 1:02:57 Is a beard necessary? 1:07:49 The purpose of sacrifices. The value of prayer and blessings 1:33:07 Chapter 3 Mishnah 22 continued. 1:51:49 The need to fear G-d and to learn mussar 2:04:58 Don’t debate if you aren’t ready 2:10:26 An interesting Torah insight Jews should heart 2:14:55 Other great questions concerning prayer, miracles etc #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:14 Introduction and Shiur Series 00:01:10 Torah Answers All Questions 00:03:05 Prayers for Refuah Shlemah 00:05:00 Internal and External Struggles of Am Yisrael 00:07:06 Defining Judaism Through Torah Observance 00:09:59 Importance of Truth and Mussar 00:15:21 Story: The Man Who Found Religion in Thailand 00:18:21 The Key to Change: Mussar 00:20:18 Critique of Exterior Judaism 00:22:41 Dinosaurs in the Torah & Importance of Research 00:28:11 Kiruv and the Importance of Learning Mussar 00:30:34 Q&A Begins: Beard, Sacrifices, Divine Decree 00:33:01 Q&A Continues: Kippah, Ten Commandments, Neighbors 00:37:11 Pirkei Avot: Deeds vs Wisdom 00:40:41 Torah as a Poison or a Drug of Life 00:44:58 Trusting in Hashem and Wealth as a Blessing or Curse 00:49:16 The Significance of Following Mitzvot 00:51:53 Dangers of Material Wealth 00:53:47 Heavenly Decree Revocable 00:56:55 Punishing the Righteous First 01:01:20 The Purpose of Human Existence 01:03:41 Laws of Tefillin and Beards 01:06:49 Importance of Kosher Chazanim 01:08:11 The Significance of Korbanot 01:13:00 Saying Words As A Replacement 01:15:01 Importance of Thanking God 01:19:07 Obligation to Do Birkat Hamazon 01:20:06 Why Lions? 01:22:34 A Short Version Of Birkat Hamazon 01:24:00 Men and Women's Responsibilities To Learn 01:24:56 Baby Food Only Comes From Ima 01:29:39 The Blessing of Asher Yatzar 01:35:01 The Sign of True Teshuva 01:40:19 Hahsem Has Emunah 01:43:17 Doing With No Learning 01:43:43 Shabbat 01:47:39 Learning in order to Do 01:52:07 Spiritual Disease 01:55:02 Moshe Chaim Luzzatto 01:59:19 Rav Alexander Siskind 02:01:31 Avraham Danzig 02:03:14 Rabbi Yosef Karo 02:05:10 Dealing With The Kofer 02:08:44 Going to Debates 02:12:03 What Blocks The Reward 02:14:10 Good Roots 02:15:58 How Many Times To Pray? 02:18:15 Different Things To See If We Pay Attention 02:20:04 Hashem Doesn't Write Like We Do