Saving Jewish Communities With A Mirror - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (17)

In Rabbi Yaron Reuven's lecture "Pirkei Avot Mussar (17) Saving Jewish Communities With A Mirror," he discusses the importance of introspection and community involvement in spiritual growth. He stresses the critical role of Mussar (moral teachings) in refining one's character and the dangers of separating oneself from the community. Rabbi Reuven highlights the responsibilities of individuals within their communities, such as participating in collective prayers and avoiding behaviors that can disturb or disrespect others. He emphasizes the need for humility, continuous self-assessment, and active participation in communal life as key elements in fostering a spiritually vibrant Jewish community. 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 02:44: Why is it better to hear Torah live than online? 05:16: What is the good and bad news in our scary world? Why is the world still running? 10:16: When the messiah comes, no more repentance. 12:05: What we should not forget 16:41: On the next mishnah, and fear of G-d 23:49: Be in a good community. Be wary of the consequences of wealth, and use money righteously 32:44: The importance of shalom bayit 33:32: Be careful of what you pray for 34:18: What to do if you are in a bad community. Who should you not let your daughter marry? 38:52: Look at a mirror of yourself 39:43: To be part of a congregation is critical for prayer 43:56: When someone sneezes during prayer 54:24: What Jews should understand about praying out loud 1:04:11: Do not believe in yourself until the day you die 1:10:02: A very important message we must hear 1:12:57: An important thing many wives fail to do 1:17:35: What husbands should hear 1:21:01: To maintain a healthy marriage 1:22:22: A man who became a heretic 1:30:59: Where do you stand? 1:32:29: A very important lesson from the Chofetz Chaim 1:33:53: Four people who went to Shamayim. Why did Rabbi Meir continue to learn from a bad rabbi? 1:40:32: What a prostitute said to a wicked Jew 1:43:21: Don’t judge your fellow until you reach his place Part 1 1:47:57: How much do you love and fear G-d? How many times do you complain to G-d? 1:53:20: Don’t judge your fellow until you reach his place Part 2 1:54:20: Speak clearly! 1:56:51: Do not use acronyms 2:03:53: Don’t think that what you say and write is never going to become public 2:08:42: Hear this if you speak a foreign language 2:10:10: Are you worrying about the right things? 2:13:15: Why were the Jews in the desert for 40 years? 2:15:24: Don’t ever say that you will study when you become free 2:17:00: What is one of satan’s names? What is your only chance against the satan? 2:23:19: The importance of doing kiruv 2:28:20: Don’t be so sure of yourself because even great people went off the path 2:30:35: Don’t look down at others because you think you are more righteous than others 2:34:00: Don’t make this excuse! 2:35:43: When was Manasseh’s teshuvah complete? 2:38:13: Using multiple senses to study 2:39:14: One sin leads to more sins 2:43:00: Rav Galinsky’s teshuvah story #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #RavGalinsky #Mashiach #chofetzchaiim #mishnah #saving #mirror #Communities #jewishcommunity 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:01:03 Introduction and TorahAnytime.com 00:02:05 Importance of Attending Shiur Live 00:03:40 Reward for Attending Shiur vs Online 00:05:06 Approaching Mashiach's Arrival 00:07:50 Torah Learning Sustains the World 00:10:39 Preparing for the Future 00:12:34 Nullifying Your Will & Fulfilling Obligations 00:16:28 Hillel's Teachings: Community & Self-Belief 00:18:18 Staying Connected & The Importance of Community 00:24:18 Navigating Imperfect Communities 00:28:33 Money, Tests, and Maintaining Spirituality 00:34:14 Leaving a Community and Corrupt Leadership 00:35:42 Intermarriage & Keeping Shabbat 00:37:38 Finding a Zivug & Showing Hashem you care 00:39:58 Tefillah, Kavanah, & The Power of the Minyan 00:44:10 Sneezing During Prayer & Mussar 00:48:11 Mussar: Intentionally Disrespectful Acts in Beit Knesset 00:51:57 Proper Etiquette in the Beit Knesset 00:54:26 Loud Prayers & Disturbing Others 00:57:34 Studying Aloud & Prayer Etiquette 01:01:50 Being Selfish vs Considering Others 01:04:11 Teshuva Movement & Self Assurance 01:06:09 Yochanan's Story: Don't Trust Yourself 01:08:31 The Power of Getting Used to it 01:12:38 Protecting your Marriage from lust 01:15:55 Marriage & Shalom Bayit 01:18:25 Men & Women Roles 01:21:16 Loving your partner 01:24:02 Growing & Advancing Continuously 01:25:45 Growing Spiritually 01:30:22 Avoid Atomic Bombs 01:32:16 Yirat Shamayim is Essential 01:33:45 Learn Lessons, Even from a Traffic Light 01:35:18 Don't Spread False Information 01:38:32 Elisha Ben Avuyah & Don't Judge 01:41:59 Know What You're Talking About 01:43:21 Menashe and Idol Worship 01:47:49 The Hatred for Israel After the Calf 01:49:54 Never Question God 01:53:08 Why Two Birds for Sin? 01:54:06 Clear Communication is Important 01:55:21 Building Success in Torah and Business 01:58:32 Acronyms vs The Clear Word 02:00:51 Clarity in Business and Torah Matters 02:03:46 Secrets and Legal Matters 02:05:10 Everything Will Become Public! 02:06:09 Know What To Say 02:08:27 Foreign Language Responsibilities 02:09:20 Don't Be Rude! 02:10:24 Sing To God In Arabic 02:11:51 Keep It Respectful! 02:13:26 What Does God Hate 02:15:55 Time To Study 02:16:55 Always Study Torah! 02:17:53 Always Make Sure You Study Torah! 02:20:21 Mitzvah & Sins 02:21:58 The Mitzvah Cheatcode 02:22:56 Why is This Mishnah so Important? 02:24:20 Need for Reshaim? 02:25:19 Teshuva Makes It Worth It 02:26:39 Be a Sandak 02:27:39 How Much Will You Give For One Shabbat? 02:28:35 The Hardest Test 02:29:37 What Would God Tell You? 02:30:36 Always Help Everyone? 02:32:03 Help People & Don't Judge! 02:33:00 Make Torah Your Life 02:34:00 Don't Lie to Yourself! 02:34:54 Why Torah is So Important 02:36:53 Elisha Ben Avuyah 02:37:34 Actions 02:38:39 The Demons Are Winning, But One Mitzvah 02:40:02 Mitvzah Over All The Problems 02:41:28 Don't Trust Yourself Too Much! 02:42:20 Are You To Good?! 02:43:21 Rav Galinsky & Steipler Gaon