Should We Listen To The Sages? - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (8 PART 1)

In Rabbi Yaron Reuven's lecture "Pirkei Avot Mussar (8 PART I) Should We Listen To The Sages?", he discusses the critical importance of heeding the wisdom of the sages in understanding and applying the Torah to our lives. Rabbi Reuven emphasizes that in an era of confusion and widespread misinformation, discerning the truth becomes challenging, yet crucial. He advocates for a deep engagement with Pirkei Avot and Jewish law to cultivate a meaningful and informed religious life. The lecture opens with condolences for a departed soul, highlighting the profound Jewish belief in the sanctity and purpose of every life, no matter its challenges. 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Must hear 42:27 Another scientific proof; Torah Law and Rabbinical law 46:15 Is ignorance a good excuse? 54:27 Why were the rabbis punished first during the generation of the destruction of the Temple? 55:23 What Jews should know about kosher food 1:01:18 The Rabbi and the Roman Emperor 1:03:31 Were the Rabbis in the Talmud just ordinary rabbis? 1:06:02 The Rambam and a Nobel prize Winner 1:12:33 Introduction to the next misnah and a summary of the previous Mishnah 1:18:32 Interrogate the witnesses extensively 1:20:30 Be careful with your words 1:24:24 Shimon ben Shetach’s tragedy 1:33:35 Applying this mishnah to your daily life #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #sages #mitzvah #rambam #nobelprize #science #scientificproof #Kosher #newtestament #mishnah #firsttemple #beishamikdash #endoftimes #prophecy #talmud 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:01:02 Introduction and Dedication 00:02:45 The Confusion About Truth 00:03:32 The Importance of Understanding Laws 00:04:57 Divine Laws and the Red Cow 00:06:29 Benefits of Mitzvot 00:07:51 Avoiding False Stringencies 00:08:37 Red Strings and Idol Worship 00:09:39 Initiative and Sources 00:10:39 Mitzvot and the Soul's Health 00:13:00 Torah is Sweet: Rambam's Insight 00:14:48 Kosher and Poultry Question 00:16:15 Poultry Discussion Continued 00:17:05 Written and Oral Torah 00:18:40 The Ketuvim and Nikkud 00:19:52 Oral Torah: Critical part 00:20:37 Divine Wisdom and Picking Torah 00:21:35 Scientific Knowledge in Gemara 00:22:25 Galileo, NASA, and the Number of Stars 00:23:54 Science Catches Up to Torah 00:24:44 Instructions and Instruction Set 00:25:34 The Torah as the Instruction Set 00:25:59 Eliminating Bias and Finding Truth 00:27:00 New Testament vs Old Testament 00:27:23 Sarah Died: Hebron vs Nablus 00:28:01 Burial of Sarah 00:28:58 Cave of Machpelah 00:29:55 The Word Alma 00:30:25 Meaning of Betulah 00:31:04 Eliezer Talks 00:32:35 Quran is Very Similar 00:34:16 Miriam and Jesus 00:35:11 No Human Wrote it 00:36:03 Fence Around a Fence 00:36:55 Egyptian Exile 00:38:06 Difficulties 00:38:59 Cow is Kosher 00:40:13 Create A Problem 00:41:00 Fish Blood 00:41:47 The Real Reason 00:42:28 Kosher Piece of Meat 00:43:50 Minimum vs Maximum Time 00:44:47 If you're in Exile 00:45:58 If Someone Murders 00:46:44 Out of Ignorance 00:47:30 Ignorance is a Choice 00:48:30 Tinok Shenishba 00:49:45 Lost Baby 00:50:37 Driving to Shul 00:51:39 Being Punished 00:52:51 Driving on Shabbat is Evil 00:53:56 Being Punished 00:55:23 Exceptions 00:56:17 Pizza: 3 Flavors 00:56:48 If Something Doesn't Have a Kosher Symbol 00:57:40 Sunny Delight 00:58:40 Your Soul Becomes Impure 00:58:58 Non-Kosher Food Makes You Stupefied 00:59:58 4 Day Seminars 01:01:20 Antoninus's Story 01:03:06 Not Kill People 01:03:58 Don't Worry About That 01:05:18 Rambam's Wisdom 01:06:12 What the Big Deal 01:07:39 If You Don't Understand Something Well Enough 01:08:24 Minimalizing The Amount of Letters 01:09:26 Explaining it to a 4 Year Old 01:10:46 Closer To The Rambam 01:11:45 Learning Today 01:12:29 Common Sense 01:13:28 Don't Act Like a Lawyer 01:14:58 Consider Them Both As Guilty 01:15:53 Look At Everyone As Criminals 01:17:16 Give Us a Memory 01:18:11 Form of Mercy 01:18:50 Interrogate Them Extensively 01:20:18 Choosing Your Words 01:21:00 How Old Are They? 01:22:12 Private Test 01:23:38 All About What You Know 01:24:50 Personal Tragedy 01:25:58 Was Obligated to Kill 01:26:54 Hide Over Here 01:28:19 Whistle 01:29:19 Change Their Mind 01:30:17 Repentance For Sin 01:32:12 Sin of Lying 01:33:08 Everyday Life 01:33:52 Apply to Day-To-Day Life