Emunah In Queens

Rabbi Yaron Reuven emphasizes the importance of introspection and repentance during the month of Elul, leading up to Rosh Hashanah. He explains that every individual faces judgment every day, not just on Rosh Hashanah, and that even thoughts can be considered sins. He highlights the significance of the Gemara, which details the terrifying nature of Gehinnom, and emphasizes the need to learn Torah in order to avoid sin. He stresses that learning Torah requires focus and eliminating distractions, and that the Yetzer Hara (evil inclination) constantly tempts us. Rabbi Reuven discusses the concept of Teshuvah (repentance) and how it can transform past sins into accidental sins or even into mitzvot (good deeds) if done with genuine love for HaShem. He also cautions against placing too much emphasis on outward acts of observance, as true Teshuvah requires introspection and deep understanding. He emphasizes the importance of finding a good community and a good rabbi to guide one’s spiritual growth, and urges individuals to be mindful of their actions and avoid associating with those who actively promote anti-religious practices. Finally, he emphasizes the need to be vigilant and avoid crossing red lines, even if they are not explicitly forbidden by Torah law. To Donate and Support our Kiruv work please visit us at www.BeEzratHaShem.org. If you'd like to invite Rabbi Yaron Reuven or Rabbi Efraim Kachlon to give a lecture at your synagogue, home or office please email Yaron@BeEzratHaShem.org to see availability and make arrangements. Rabbi Yaron Reuven is based out of Florida, but travels around the world to give lectures to different groups. 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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 Kisui Rosh 00:00:44 Blessings and Shiur Topic Introduction 00:02:04 Open Discussion and Questions 00:03:00 World's Confusion and Excuses 00:04:04 Importance of Torah Learning 00:05:26 Rosh Hashanah as Judgment Day 00:07:51 The Trial in Shamayim 00:10:05 Rosh Hashanah: A Yearly Opportunity 00:12:14 Gehenom's Purpose and Siddur 00:15:38 Mincha, Gehinnom and Sin 00:18:57 Teshuva in a Modern Generation 00:21:16 Overcoming Obstacles to Torah 00:24:23 Yetzer Hara and Following Desires 00:26:20 Fighting The Evil Inclination 00:29:08 Fear of God and Teshuva 00:31:58 Teshuva Turns Sins to Mitzvot 00:33:42 The Severity of Shabbat Violation 00:35:37 Accidental Sins and Teshuva 00:37:54 Teshuvah Steps & Falling in Love with Torah 00:40:28 Complete Teshuvah and Examples 00:43:01 Pleasurable Teshuva 00:45:58 Thoughts and Actions 00:49:26 Fixing Bad Thoughts 00:52:05 Finding a Good Community 00:54:03 Importance of Good Leadership 00:57:20 Dealing with Negative influences 01:00:10 Hatred Towards Evil 01:03:18 Having Red Lines in Life 01:05:40 Defining Your Personal Boundaries 01:08:46 Elul Preparation and Importance 01:11:00 Rosh Hashanah Judgement and Parnassah 01:13:13 Changing The Portion of the Year 01:15:40 Teshuva for Personal Deficiencies 01:16:50 Committing To Be Better 01:18:26 Trial of life and Lawyers 01:20:25 Parnassah and How to Obtain It 01:22:53 Shemayim and actions 01:24:56 Rosh Hashanah, judgement and Destroying parnassah 01:27:53 Importance of Shalom Bayit 01:29:50 Materialistic Showing Off 01:32:32 There is no problem being rich 01:33:39 It is a sin, if all you have is money 01:35:59 Using Money To Sanctify God's Name 01:38:46 Teshuva does not make sense 01:41:18 Importance of kiddush Hashem 01:45:18 Teshuva for kidush Hashem 01:48:58 Talmud and torah are not only for work 01:51:31 Learning at night 01:52:57 Daily Learning 01:54:11 Good Question: Is it worth giving up the money? 01:57:10 Eating Lunch in the sewer 01:59:39 Shlomo Hamelech, a dog eating their own vomit 02:01:09 You miss it until you leave 02:02:08 Comfort is an illusion 02:06:01 Purpose of Torah is not to fix your problems 02:07:29 Aim For happiness 02:09:14 Chase steps toward greatness 02:10:11 How Many Subject Should A Person Start With? 02:14:39 Consistently Add Subject 02:15:19 To Succeed, Commit to Learning Every Day