Recreational Marijuana Use in Judaism - Parashat Shemini

Is recreational marijuana use allowed in Judaism? Rabbi Yaron Reuven brings the Psak of Rav Moshe Feinstein in Iggrot Moshe Yoreh Deah that says it's forbidden to alter your mind intentionally, whether with marijuana or any other drugs. In this week's Parasha Nadav and Avihu get a Heavenly death penalty for just drinking a little wine before offering incense in the Mishkan. This Year's KIMCHA D'PISCHA is Different! https://givebutter.com/bhpesach Due to ongoing war with Iran, the constant barrage of missiles all over Eretz Yisrael makes life even more difficult and heartbreaking than in past years. Help us feed poor Jews this Pesach. Fulfilling this BIG Mitzva with BeEzrat HaShem and creating unity in Am Yisrael. 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 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:03 Torá's View on Addiction & Health 00:01:02 Truth (Emet) & Dangers of Distortion 00:02:32 The Signature of Truth: Emet in Creation 00:03:27 Rav Moshe Feinstein on Recreational Drugs 00:04:27 Becoming a Shoteh: Altering the Mind 00:05:25 The Lesson of Nadav & Avihu: Sanctity 00:06:44 The Ben Sorer U'Moreh & Modern Relevance 00:09:12 Slippery Slope to Idolatry: Anger to Addiction 00:10:17 Addiction as Disease & Missionary Danger 00:11:59 Full-Time Service & Community Empowerment