The War Of Gog Umagog Inside The Jewish World - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (49)

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Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses the concept of Gog Umagog, a war that exists within the Jewish world. He emphasizes that the war is not merely physical, but also spiritual, encompassing antisemitism, assimilation, and a disconnect from Torah. Rabbi Reuven highlights the importance of learning Torah consistently, rebuking evil, and upholding the values of Judaism, even amidst challenging circumstances. He underscores the need to reject racism and prejudice, stressing that these concepts have no place in Judaism. He encourages a focus on the next world, emphasizing that true wealth and fulfillment lie in a connection with Hashem. 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 0:17 Although America may be better than some other places, it is not home 03:09 Very sad stories showing us we are not always guaranteed to live tomorrow 09:03 What makes one a righteous gentile? 13:25 Jews are the chosen people so they must act like it 19:29 Esau hates Jacob. Christmas trees 29:25 No wigs 31:18 Beware of assimilation. Why is the conversion process difficult? 39:37 Are you helping people do teshuva? Are you rebuking? 52:00 introduction to Chapter 3 Mishnah 17. Who is Rabbi Akiva? 1:24:52 Racism is not allowed 1:32:05 Don’t assimilate 1:36:14 “Mockery and levity accustom a person to immorality.” 2:06:12 “The oral transmission is a protective fence for the Torah.” How was the kingdom under Hezekiah saved from the Assyrians? 2:21:45 Do you want protection for your wealth? Give maaser 2:36:14 “Vows are a protective fence for abstinence” 2:43:40 “A protective fence for wisdom is silence” 2:55:19 A great conclusion #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #gogumagog #endofdays #apocalypse #war 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:17 Introduction: Independence Day and Loss 00:03:09 Remembering the Murdered and Fallen 00:05:35 The Urgency of Teshuvah (Repentance) 00:07:05 Anti-Semitism: A Torah Perspective 00:09:29 Noahide Laws: Obligations and Rewards 00:13:37 Internal and External Enemies: Gay Parade 00:14:53 Story: Gangster's Reality Check 00:19:00 Parashat Balak: The Chosen People 00:24:18 Assimilation and Hanukkah Trees 00:29:30 Idolatry and Wigs: Spiritual Risks 00:31:57 Intermarriage: A Growing Problem 00:36:10 Converts' Sacrifices 00:39:10 Akira's Warning: Rebuking the Rebuker 00:47:33 Inner Enemies 00:52:28 Rabbi Akiva's Teachings: Immorality 00:57:52 Akiva: Good Character traits & Teshuva 01:01:13 Akiva's illiteracy 01:10:05 The Key To Torah Studying 01:12:30 Importance of the wives of Am Yisrael 01:18:13 What's more important to you 01:22:00 The War that Never Ended 01:27:14 How important are middot 01:30:19 Weird things that Judaism says 01:33:24 Sacrilege 01:36:39 Sex Sins is easy 01:42:58 Be Careful of The Teachers 01:52:09 Know what can happen if not careful 01:55:38 Halachot About Intimacy 01:57:03 The factory Of Yetzer Hara 02:01:16 Conclusion About The Halachot 02:06:20 The Oral Torah & Messianic idiots 02:10:46 The Messianics 02:14:00 The Holy King He'skiyahu 02:15:16 The Huge Army is Here 02:18:53 What To Be Scared About 02:22:16 Maaser is the Secret 02:31:28 A neder is protection 02:37:03 Best to keep your mouth shut