The Three Keys To Teshuva - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (33)

Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses the three keys to teshuva as explained in Pirkei Avot 3:1. He emphasizes the importance of understanding our origin as a "putrid drop" and our inevitable end, reminding us that life has meaning beyond earthly pursuits. He then addresses the prevalence of addiction, stressing that it's a choice and not a disease. This realization helps us break free from the self-defeating cycle of guilt and despair. Finally, he urges us to combat the Yetzer Hara, the evil inclination, by recognizing its existence and resisting its influence. He reminds us that we need to make conscious choices to avoid its traps, and not succumb to its allure or the excuses it offers. 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 Intro 00:27 Introduction 01:22 Torah vs New Testament 09:07 Could the Jews have rejected the Torah at Mt Sinai Part 1? How did the Jews suffer in Egypt? 18:34 Could the Jews have rejected the Torah at Mt Sinai Part 2? The plague of darkness and the splitting of the red sea 25:25 Do you think you can convince G-d to just forget all your sins for no reason? 30:23 Don’t play with your soul as you don’t play with your life. Tell the story of Pesach! Don’t eat chametz on Pesach as a Jew! 34:54 Eat matzah. Have Emunah! 43:10 Eating rice on Pesach 47:55 Chapter 3 Mishnah 1. A key mishnah for teshuvah 52:03 What is our purpose in life? 1:02:31 To bring back a secular Jew 1:06:52 Remember where you came from and that the satan exists. The big problem with rehab centers and what to understand about addictions 1:27:08 You can’t beat the system. Marijuana is not allowed 1:36:54 Think of the day you are going to die, and where you will be going. 1:43:22 An unbelievable teshuva story, and incredible science from a Japanese scientist 2:02:43 A great summary of this mishnah, and important insights from Megillat Esther 2:12:49 Why did Akavia ben Mehalalel refuse to be av beit din? How to view mitzvot and reward? 2:18:38 How can you know if you are a descendant of Abraham? #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #marijauna #teshuva #megillat #emunah #esther #satan #emunah 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:14 Pesach Preparations and Schedule 00:01:21 Historical Miscalculations and Prophecy 00:03:28 New Testament and Jewish Survival 00:05:18 Understanding Christian Beliefs 00:07:08 Unity in Torah Interpretation 00:08:38 Matan Torah and Free Choice 00:11:25 Avodat Parech and Egyptian Oppression 00:13:16 Miracles and Lack of Choice 00:15:17 Moshe's Absence and Plagues 00:19:02 Darkness and the Exodus 00:21:01 Strict Observance and Mimouna 00:22:44 Sadness Upon Leaving Egypt 00:25:16 No Excuses for Sinning 00:27:13 Trying to Convince Hashem 00:29:34 Preparing for Mashiach's Arrival 00:30:39 Pesach Strictness and Telling the Story 00:32:32 Mimouna and Guests 00:33:51 Important Mitzvot and Leaning While Drinking 00:35:07 Eating Matzah on Passover 00:36:35 Soft Matzah 00:37:13 Soft Matzah Weight 00:37:56 Hashem and Belief 00:39:13 Buying for Shabbat 00:40:10 Hashem's Payment - The story of Rabbi Yisrael Salanter 00:42:36 Introduction to Mishnah 00:43:15 Kitniyot on Passover 00:44:41 Avoiding Miseries and Enjoyment 00:46:10 Proper Observance of Passover 00:47:50 Pesach as a Time of Reflection 00:48:20 Akavya's Teachings 00:49:51 Foundational Mishnayot for Teshuva 00:51:19 Knowing Where You Came From 00:52:16 Purpose in Life 00:54:37 Meaning in Life 00:56:02 Purpose to Marriage 00:56:58 Similar Mishnah of Avot 00:58:32 Dangerous State 00:59:54 Nonsense of Living 01:02:24 The soft approach of Chazal 01:03:18 Back in the Day 01:05:07 Sleeping the Whole Day 01:07:06 Only Reason 01:08:37 Reminder 01:09:36 Kavya ben Mahalalel 01:10:30 The Jewish World 01:11:28 Complete Waste of Money 01:11:58 Medical World 01:13:11 Evil Inclination 01:14:07 Why to Bother 01:15:07 Hard Choice 01:15:38 First Cigarette is Hideous 01:16:38 Convincing the World 01:17:53 Make a Choice 01:18:44 Choice Wisely 01:19:32 Incurable 01:20:00 Remind Yourself 01:20:59 Different Addictions 01:21:57 Satan 01:22:57 Worried About Things 01:23:53 Foremost Expert 01:24:51 Continue Learning 01:25:45 Tradition 01:26:45 The Yetzer Hara 01:27:14 Problems and Excuses 01:28:10 Cannabis Oil 01:29:01 Ruining Yourself 01:29:58 Means to an End 01:30:50 Every Time 01:31:43 Excuses for Smoking 01:32:54 Smoking Weed 01:33:49 YouTube 01:34:25 Your Own Neshama 01:35:19 Left Foot 01:36:18 Biggest Test 01:37:17 Burry the Dead 01:38:18 Their Physical Being 01:40:06 Active Proccess 01:41:06 Reporting what You Have Done 01:42:03 Don't Repeat the Same Thing 01:43:05 Only Thing 01:44:02 First Time Getting Arrested 01:45:01 Ask the Sky 01:46:30 Affects the World 01:47:29 Groud Swallowed Blood 01:48:31 Eliezer Ben Dordia 01:49:54 Thank You Hashem 01:50:52 Protect You From Him 01:51:50 Proff 01:52:20 Petri Dish of Water 01:53:19 Snow Flakes 01:54:17 Amazing Stars 01:55:19 Dirty Language 01:56:54 Tomer Rabiav's Lectures 01:57:54 Same Results 01:58:47 Have an Effect 01:59:44 Tell My Maker 02:00:44 Too Feasible 02:01:47 Not Even Possible 02:02:46 Three Steps 02:03:45 A Bad Place 02:04:46 Don't Like 02:05:46 Who is She 02:07:16 Remember What Your Past 02:08:13 Achashverosh & Haman 02:09:34 Haman to His Soldiers 02:10:34 My Slave 02:12:03 What Hashem is Telling You 02:13:01 Fixing this Benefit 02:13:42 What Are the Rules 02:15:12 Fear Drove 02:16:37 Pesach Holidays 02:18:09 Hashem Softens People's Hearts 02:19:06 Traits and Choose 02:20:05 In Shamayim 02:21:28 Encourage You 02:22:47 Tithes and Tith 02:24:03 What About The Net 02:25:23 Low Emunah 02:26:39 Where Money Comes From 02:27:33 Business 02:28:29 Where Do You Give it? 02:29:19 Jewish Soul 02:30:08 It's Not a Mitzvah 02:30:48 Investigation 02:31:39 Where It Goes To 02:32:44 Not Understand 02:33:43 Get People to Teshuva 02:34:32 Not Opening Gan Eden 02:35:24 Hashem With Two The 02:36:17 Shows it to HaKadosh