Do We Have Free Choice or Is It An Illusion ? - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (20)

In Rabbi Yaron Reuven's lecture "Do We Have Free Choice or Is It An Illusion?" from the Pirkei Avot series, he discusses the concept of free will and destiny within the framework of Jewish thought. Rabbi Reuven emphasizes that while humans exert effort (Hishtadlut) and make choices, the outcomes are ultimately in God's hands. He encourages reflecting on life's purpose rather than being preoccupied with temporary pleasures like vacations, which often leave individuals longing for more. Through the teachings of Pirkei Avot, he underscores the idea that people are created to learn Torah and fulfill God's will, reminding them not to pride themselves on their accomplishments but to see them as their inherent duty. 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 01:15 Exert effort! 02:15 How can we get ourselves to a point of enjoying life everyday, not just during vacation? 06:13 Introduction to Pirkei Avot Chapter 2 Mishnah 9. Attaining real teshuvah. When will the mashiach come? 14:54 What is the will of G-d? 15:39 Why is the title “Rabban” used in this mishnah? 20:48 A beautiful story about Rav Moshe Feinstein. Don’t focus on taking credit for learning Torah, for you were created to do it. 24:50 The story of Yosef the holy stingy person 30:46 Beautiful insights on titles in Judaism, and the greatness of the rabbis 39:42 Who was Rabban Yochanan? 45:20 What you should know if you drive on Shabbat 51:53 Interesting information regarding the golden calf. Does every Jew have a share in the World to Come? 58:52 Not taking credit for learning Torah. Who was the first Jew? 1:04:51 Why do I have to learn and fulfill the Torah? 1:24:33 What is the only reason you as a Jew exist? 1:41:06 How great was Hezekiah? Who will fight your wars? #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #Shabbat 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:01:02 Effort and Divine Will 00:01:54 The Illusion of Vacation Happiness 00:04:02 Finding Happiness Where You Are 00:05:42 Reinventing Mindset for Daily Joy 00:06:13 Introduction to Mishnah Tet 00:07:15 Torah Study: Purpose of Existence 00:08:33 Teshuva and the Coming of Mashiach 00:09:34 Righteousness, Wickedness, and Redemption 00:12:50 Full Effort vs. Fake Devotion 00:14:42 Understanding Hashem's Will Through Torah 00:15:40 Titles and True Value 00:21:56 Seeking Credit vs. Anonymous Mitzvot 00:23:48 The Story of Yosef HaKamtsan HaKadosh 00:30:50 Titles in Gemara vs. Today 00:34:30 Rabban Yochanan's Lineage and Knowledge 00:41:51 Fighting Influence Against Torah 00:44:01 Deviating from Torah is Idol Worship 00:46:29 The Foolishness of Man and Fretting Against Hashem 00:48:52 The Consequences of Violating Shabbat 00:50:19 Sources to Believe 00:52:21 Everything Matters and Hashem's Design 00:55:51 Share in Olam HaBa for Helping Teshuva 00:58:27 Earning Olam HaBa 01:00:19 Avraham Avinu's Fulfillment of the Torah 01:01:47 The First Responsibility of a Jew 01:03:26 Torah is the Solution 01:05:11 Why Accept the Torah 01:09:14 Earth Afraid Before Giving Torah 01:11:27 Accept Torah or you Die 01:14:15 Torah Must Be Essential To Life 01:16:09 The Extra 'Heh' and What It Means 01:19:09 You Made Judgment Heard; The Earth 01:22:04 Deals Made By Hashem Can Save 01:23:31 Consequences vs Free Choice 01:25:37 Torah Learning is the Only Purpose 01:27:06 Character Traits Represented 01:29:05 Must Keep Basic Mitzvot 01:30:12 Torah is Minimum Obligation to Do 01:32:43 Meaning to Blessing in Certain Ways 01:33:40 Chesed By Itself Doesn't Stand 01:34:24 What is 'Tilt' 01:35:22 Gambling on 'Tilt' 01:36:52 Everything you do is up to Gehinnom 01:38:51 Yaakov Emet Signature Is 01:41:10 Rabbi Kanievsky to The Steipler Gaon 01:42:39 You Must Learn Torah All The Time 01:44:00 Chizkiyahu's salvation 01:44:55 Baby Knows All Halachot 01:45:54 The Weapon we use is the Torah 01:49:13 Hashem Will Fight Your Fights 01:51:36 After Action of What You Want to Do, He Won't Take Back 01:53:28 Malach Gavriel Came To Clean