Powerful Words That Build Or Destroy Peace - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (9)

Rabbi Yaron Reuven emphasizes the importance of being cautious with words, especially for those who have learned Torah. He argues that careless words can negate all efforts and lead to sin. He explains that the debate between Bet Shammai and Bet Hillel highlights the challenging nature of this world, where the potential for sin is greater than that for mitzvah. He also cautions against the dangers of false kabbalists, who prey on people's naivety and lack of Torah knowledge. Rabbi Reuven stresses that true kabbalists are not showy or self-promoting. He uses his experience in sales to illustrate the importance of understanding people and their underlying motivations. He argues that a deep understanding of Torah and its principles can help us navigate the complexities of life and avoid destructive choices. 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 01:31 Be a human being. Study mussar 04:35 Be careful of anger! 09:33 Are we allowed to get angry?; Does G-d get angry?; The sin of the golden calf 16:54 What was the problem with Moses hitting the rock? 24:04 Zealousness vs Anger 27:15 The importance of rebuking with a strategy; Driving on Shabbat 36:49 Who are you to say that the great rabbis are wrong? 41:12 What does it mean when the Torah said that G-d spoke to Moses face to face? 44:46 What can sins do to you? 47:46 Introduction to the next mishna 49:39 Who were Shemaiah and Abtalion? 50:38 Was it worthwhile for human beings to come to the world? 56:38 Be very careful with your mouth 59:32 Be careful of heretics and fake kabbalists 1:13:51 Don’t jump into kabbalah when you are not ready. Focus on learning how to become a righteous Jew. 1:23:03 If you are not careful with the way you teach, it might lead to heresy 1:31:19 Can any man be a rabbi? Part 1 1:35:47 Women and niddah 1:39:17 An example of da’at Torah 1:44:02 More examples of heretics; be careful with what you teach and say 1:44:49 Can anyone be a rabbi? Part 2 1:48:56 One of the worst sins in Judaism: Chillul Hashem 1:51:40 Sanctify G-d’s name on a regular basis 2:00:43 A rabbi should rebuke the people 2:02:57 A sad and shocking truth regarding the destruction of the Temple 2:06:57 Can a person who used to be antisemitic convert to Judaism? 2:07:20 Hear about the amazing Rabbi Akiva 2:10:54 A fascinating story about Hillel 2:14:12 Is it that great to become a politician? 2:16:30 Be like the students of Aaron, loving and pursuing peace. Parents should hear this. 2:26:31 Peace does not come naturally; you have to pursue it. 2:34:16 To pursue peace, we need to love people by bringing them close to the whole Torah, including the parts we don’t like. 2:37:01 An amazing story about Rabbi Grossman #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #mussar #Rabbigrossman #rabbiakiva #antisemitism #rebuke #convert #hillel #politician #herectic #parents #conversiontojudaism #anger #niddah #kabbalah #hersey #heretics #zealousnness #family #shabbat #driving #drivingonshabbat #shamai 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:01:02 Introduction and Series Overview 00:02:11 Being a Human Being First 00:02:33 Mikveh Behavior and Mussar 00:04:15 The Severity of Anger 00:06:17 Anger as Idol Worship Explained 00:08:16 Question: Does Hashem Get Angry? 00:10:25 The Extremes of Middot and Anger 00:13:02 Understanding Hashem's Anger & Golden Calf 00:15:32 Moshe's Sin and Trump 00:22:57 Natural vs. Unnatural, Trust in Hashem 00:24:03 Zealotry vs. Anger 00:27:54 Rebuking Without Anger, Shabbat Violations 00:32:46 Bluntness, Ungrateful Person and Critics 00:37:50 Comparing to Professionals (Doctors, Lawyers) 00:40:49 Prophecy, Klipot, and Sins 00:45:09 Angels, Demons and Spritual Sickness 00:47:48 Mishnah 11 - Avtalion and Cautious Words 00:49:29 Avtalion's Background and Importance of Words 00:50:51 Debate of Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel 00:54:34 One Obstacle vs. Multiple Ways to Win 00:55:54 Shechinah and Sins of the Mouth 00:58:54 Question: Repairing Something in this World 01:00:44 Kofrim, Kabbalah, and Names 01:04:30 Face Reading, Body Language, Salesman 01:08:38 Predictable Sales and Distilling Essence 01:12:11 Con Men & Mekubalim 01:15:42 Kabbalah Dangers & Do This, Get Rich? 01:17:41 Not for Everyone and Kabbalah Purpose 01:21:25 How To Mass Teach Zohar 01:22:48 You're Teaching Nonsense 01:25:40 Rav Moshe Feinstein and Milk Cartons 01:29:20 Becoming Rabbis & Sticking to Facts 01:32:13 Semicha, Opinions, Divine Brain 01:34:44 Examples of Kefirah (Heresy) 01:36:49 Nida, Impure, Da'at Torah & Dead Body 01:43:40 Don't Eat Outside 01:44:38 Being Very Careful 01:45:53 Supervision and Checks and Balances 01:49:09 Becoming Heretics Because of You 01:52:15 Chilul Hashem, Glorfying Name of Hashem 01:55:36 Missing An Opportunity 01:57:14 Maaser & Tzedakah 02:00:57 It's All His Fault 02:03:08 Lost People of Truth 02:05:53 The Truth 02:07:14 Question & Anti-Simetic 02:09:35 Anti Semetic to Greatness 02:10:52 Hillel and Shamai 02:13:51 Menachem and Abaye, Leaving the Position 02:16:25 Like Disciples of Aharon 02:19:10 Broken Tables 02:22:06 Loving & Pursuing Shalom 02:23:28 Cultures, Nonsense, and Silver Platters 02:25:42 Straw vs. Steel 02:29:33 Illusions Collapse 02:31:52 Corruption and Theft 02:34:36 Have to Love People 02:36:43 Different Stategies 02:38:36 Raised for Girls