Jewish Kings in Parashat Shoftim

Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses laws of a Jewish King from the teachings of Rav Elchonon Wasserman zt"l who brings Rambam's Hilchot Melachim & Parashat Shoftim. A Jewish king, or any Jewish leader, including a Rabbi, must have Yirat Shamayim (fear of Heaven), if not they aren't qualified to lead ducks across the road. Full Shiur: War of Amalek 22 https://youtu.be/2UGHE7v1wq8 Want to support our KIRUV work? Please partner with us to help Am Yisrael keep Shabbat and more! https://www.beezrathashem.org/donate Rabbi Yaron Reuven's short Torah Clips channel – Please Share The Video To Help Others Do TeShuva. AI RABBI by BeEzrat HaShem Inc. https://www.AIRabbi.org Answers To Jewish Torah Life Questions In 30 Languages. Discover Jewish Wisdom at Your Fingertips, Rabbi Reuven's AI Rabbi offers wisdom and guidance in multiple languages, drawing from trusted, reliable sources. #Torah #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven 00:00 Key quality of Jewish Kings 01:04 Parashat Shoftim 04:35 Rambam Hilchot Melachim 08:17 The Torah doesn't change 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:04 Importance of Yirat Shamayim 00:00:47 Qualifications Beyond Titles 00:01:05 Rambam on Appointing Leaders 00:01:42 Source of King's Fear of Heaven 00:02:15 Royal Succession and Lineage 00:03:00 Inheritance of Authority Positions 00:03:22 Requirements for Inherited Authority 00:03:58 God-Fearing Over Genius 00:04:47 Danger of Knowledge Without Fear 00:05:47 Denial of Fear & Consequences 00:06:43 Changing Torah Teachings 00:08:37 Ignoring Consequences of Disobedience 00:10:14 God's Fear as Foundation