Emunah During TeShuva Difficulties In Los Angeles

Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses the concept of Emunah, or faith, during the process of Teshuva, or repentance. He stresses the importance of asking questions and addressing doubts, emphasizing that everyone has specific questions that need answers. He speaks about the challenges of Teshuva, highlighting how many people were unwilling to leave Egypt despite witnessing miracles. He compares this to today's world, where many people find it hard to commit to spiritual growth due to the difficulties it may bring. Rabbi Reuven emphasizes that Teshuva is not easy and requires a complete commitment, stressing that one should not simply be content with outward rituals but strive for a genuine transformation of the heart. He provides examples from the Torah and history to illustrate the importance of Emunah and the consequences of lacking it. Rabbi Yaron Reuven also emphasizes the crucial role of Shabbat observance, stating that it is the foundation of Judaism. He argues that many people may think they are keeping Shabbat, but they may be failing to fully grasp its significance. He explains that truly keeping Shabbat involves a commitment to learning Torah, a deeper understanding of its meaning, and a transformation of one's character. He highlights the importance of being aware of one's actions and speaking up against those who violate Shabbat, emphasizing the grave consequences of such violations. He concludes by stressing the unique privilege of being Jewish and the responsibility that comes with it. He urges listeners to appreciate the rare opportunity of being part of a people chosen by HaShem to fulfill His will. To Donate and Support our Kiruv work please visit us at www.BeEzratHaShem.org. If you'd like to invite Rabbi Yaron Reuven to give a lecture at your synagogue, home or office please email Yaron@BeEzratHaShem.org to see availability and make arrangements. 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Thank you for the opportunity and May Hashem bless you with a life full of Torah 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:14 Introduction and Opening Remarks 00:02:36 Pesach Reflection and Spiritual Aspirations 00:03:36 Dor HaDeah and Kriyat Yam Suf 00:05:01 Egypt Exodus and Teshuva Refusal 00:07:17 Excuses for Avoiding Teshuva 00:08:50 The Example of Esav and Avoiding the Truth 00:10:37 Teshuvah Difficulty and Personal Story 00:14:14 Suffering and the Cycle of Mistakes 00:15:35 Money: A Tool, Not a God 00:19:11 Manna and the Necessity of Daily Prayer 00:20:30 Emunah and Misplaced Worry 00:23:45 False Cures and the Importance of Mitzvot 00:25:22 Practical Ways To Increase Parnassah 00:26:56 Birkat HaMazon Importance 00:29:52 Birkat HaMazon and Consequences 00:31:09 Focus on Simple Steps in Teshuvah 00:32:29 Importance of Shabbat 00:33:39 Business and Emunah Connection 00:35:11 Paranassa and Cheating 00:37:26 Violating torah Laws and Consequences 00:40:05 Importance of G-d in Business 00:41:20 Arab comparison to jews 00:42:38 How many people Actually Keep Shabbat 00:45:50 Free Choice and Yirat Shamayim 00:47:00 13 principles of faith 00:47:30 Consequences of violating shabbat 00:50:30 How much do you know the torah and shabbat 00:51:49 A story on how to eat pistachios 00:53:14 Tzelofchad, A week after the Torah 00:55:52 Consequences for violating the Shabbat 00:56:54 If Something Wrong, then There is Something wrong with shabbat 00:58:53 Why does G-d care if we keep shabbat 01:00:20 Time to Do Teshuvah 01:01:32 Teshuva Lifestyle 01:03:11 Teshuva and Uniform 01:04:01 Jealous of the Arabs and Their Passion 01:05:52 Doing teshuvah when eating 01:07:31 The Arrogant Arab vs The Ashamed Jew 01:08:54 What Happens when We see Someone Sinning 01:10:29 Rebuke and Hate For Those that Don't Say Anything 01:12:37 Sinat Chinam & No Teshuva 01:13:43 How special are jews 01:15:19 What is there to be proud of 01:16:35 Find out what it means to be a Jew 01:17:03 Rare and valuable 01:18:34 Mitzvot Now 01:20:01 Avraham avinu now 01:21:22 You can't buy G-d with a BMW 01:23:15 Wrong Reasons for doing Tzedakah 01:25:10 Ingredients that can help 01:26:02 What is the correct balance? 01:27:58 The Madoff Story 01:29:18 How to Live 01:32:20 Giving Ma'aser For The Right Reasons 01:34:54 How to Get Your spouse to do Teshuvah 01:36:48 Torah in the house for Teshuvah 01:39:10 Get Me to Tell Her what to Do 01:40:16 What About Your Kids 01:41:59 Mirror Reflection From You to Your Kids 01:43:44 Is your Career Important 01:45:33 Invest in Something Permanent 01:47:09 Just Thinking About Him 01:48:04 Looking At Ourselves Before Rebuke 01:49:22 Saving Someone 01:50:15 Rebuke and Message Delivery 01:51:27 cow That Violation Shabbat 01:54:36 Permission to Rebuke? 01:56:24 Trying Other houses, Cars, and Diamonds 01:57:07 Are all 613 Canceled 01:58:39 Small Statement 02:00:07 Is Sholom Always the answer 02:01:43 A Sniper Rebuke 02:03:29 The Car Cleaning Man 02:05:20 If he aint got G-d stay out of the Room 02:06:40 Make Someone Yakor 02:08:17 Thank You and Barch Hashem