MUSSAR OR HALACHA?

Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses the importance of studying both Halacha (Jewish law) and Mussar (ethical development). He argues that studying only Mussar can lead to arrogance and a distorted sense of righteousness. People who only study Mussar may feel superior to others, misinterpret their actions as perfect, and even pervert justice. He emphasizes that knowing Halacha is essential to understand when and how to apply Mussar principles. He warns against individuals who delve into Kabbalah and mystical texts without a solid foundation in basic Halacha. Rabbi Reuven shares anecdotes of individuals who prioritize Mussar and Kabbalah over fundamental Halacha, often becoming prideful and misinterpreting their actions. He warns that this can lead to a distorted view of oneself and HaShem, making it difficult to discern true righteousness. Ultimately, he stresses that a balanced approach to both Mussar and Halacha is crucial for spiritual growth and a healthy connection with HaShem. https://www.tikkunhabrit.live TIKKUN HaBRIT The Movie: THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM IN HISTORY!!! PRAYERS ARE NOT ENOUGH FOR THE TIKKUN HABRIT EPIDEMIC SO WE MADE A MOVIE YOU CAN BE PARTNER IN!! To Support our KIRUV and Torah Teachings work please DONATE 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 Info@BeEzratHaShem.org Rabbi Reuven is based out of Florida but travels to give lectures to different groups. Join one of our interactive "Interesting Torah" Whatsapp groups to get daily updates and short Torah clips that can uplift your day by texting 1.917.468.2324 or +91 93236 69880 Available on Apple iTunes Store, Amazon App Store and Android Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beezrathashem GOOGLE App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beezrat-hashem/id1279094981?uo=4 APPLE App https://www.amazon.com/Hosttec-Solutions-BeEzrat-HaShem/dp/B07QST1294/ AMAZON App Click here https://soundcloud.com/yaronreuven/sets/daily-chidush To Listen to our very popular "Daily Chidush" short audio series on SOUNDCLOUD or the Podcast Channel at https://beezrathashem.jewishpodcasts.org Born in Netanya, Israel, Rabbi Yaron Reuven began his American Dream as a little boy, when his family immigrated to the United States. He went from a newspaper boy at the age of 10, to a well-known self-made Wall Street multimillionaire by the age of 23. During his time in Wall Street, he owned his own private brokerage firm, a hedge fund, and an international insurance agency. He was featured on CNBC, Bloomberg and Chinese NDTV due to his success in the financial industry. At age 26 he faced a 7-year battle for his life when a simple surgery went wrong. From that moment his life would never be the same. This moment marked the start of a series of miraculous events and an exciting pursuit of truth, ultimately resulting in Rabbi Reuven renouncing his lofty position and success in Wall Street, after 16 years, to become a full-time KIRUV rabbi. His Teshuva story is sure to catch the heart of every listener.​ Rabbi Reuven’s shiurim are in English and Hebrew. His classes are focused on spreading the truth and divinity of the Torah through MUSSAR, scientific proofs, and many other methods to reach each individual listener. Rabbi Reuven is the leading educator on the topic of wasting seed in the English language with over 30 hrs of content published online. Rabbi Yaron Reuven is a proud member of the Igud HaRabbonim (The Rabbinical Alliance of America), a national rabbinic organization founded in 1942. Today, our 900+ members are congregational leaders, religious teachers, chaplains, heads of Jewish organizations and communal leaders united in their commitment to traditional Orthodox Judaism. For more information please visit: https://rabbinicalalliance.org/ #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #Jews #JewishCommunity #KIRUV 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:00 The Importance of Mussar 00:00:27 Mussar Without Halacha is Insufficient 00:01:21 Combining Mussar with Halacha is Key 00:02:12 The Chazon Ish's Warning About Mussar 00:03:31 Perverting Justice Through Mussar Alone 00:04:42 Mussar: Requirement vs. Sole Focus 00:06:06 Undue Pride and The Lack of Halacha 00:07:59 Superiority and Demented Perspective 00:11:16 Deficiencies Everywhere and the High Expectations 00:14:38 Basic Halachot vs. Kabbalah 00:18:49 Inappropriate Kabbalah Teaching 00:21:52 Lowering Standards for Views and The Student's Ego 00:24:17 Red Flags: No Rabbi and Above Pshat 00:26:43 Only Zohar Studies: A Red Flag 00:29:38 Seeking Recognition and a Prideful Mindset 00:32:06 Yerovam ben Nevat: A Cautionary Tale 00:35:12 Pride Leads to Loss of Opportunity 00:38:01 Talmid Chacham vs. Idiot 00:41:33 The dangers of Dreams