Can an adult go to Yeshivah? Thirteen Principles of Faith #Torah #shorts

Can an adult go to Yeshivah? Thirteen Principles of Faith https://youtube.com/shorts/dYfOdd6KzP0 - - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - - Full lecture: Are We Fated? - Thirteen Principles of Faith (14) https://youtu.be/DiNG7b-7xJM Textbook for the Shiur: Commentary to Avot (Shemoneh Perakim / Thirteen Principles of Faith) https://moznaim.com/products/mishneh-torah-rambam?variant=6578496634922 In this opening segment, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner addresses a profound question that many students encounter during their years in yeshiva. The discussion begins with a focus on the precise language found in the words of Chazal regarding the spiritual growth of an individual. There is a specific teaching that suggests a person should always engage in the study of Torah and the performance of mitzvos, even if it is not initially for the sake of Heaven. This concept of lo lishmah serves as a starting point for many on their religious journey. The logic presented is that through the consistent practice of doing things for external reasons, one eventually arrives at the level of lishmah, where the service of Hashem is done with pure and holy intentions. However, Rabbi Lerner points out a challenging nuance in the text that often goes overlooked. The phrasing implies a transformation that is almost guaranteed, yet we see in the world that this transition does not always happen automatically. Why is it that some people spend years immersed in learning and communal service but never seem to reach that higher state of sincerity? Is there a hidden mechanism within the soul that must be activated to turn routine action into a spiritual fire? The early part of this talk dives into the mechanics of human nature and the expectations set by our holy sages. It raises a vital point about the trajectory of a Jew and whether the act itself possesses the power to change the heart, or if something more is required. To understand the true depth of this yeshiva question and find out what actually bridges the gap between a simple action and a life of true devotion, you must explore the internal process behind this fundamental principle of growth.