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