The Smallest Act That Builds And Destroys Worlds - ERA OF MASHIACH (39)

Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman's ZTL teachings highlight the modern heresies affecting Jewish tradition, contrasting with past eras where heretics, like the Sadducees or Karaites, identified themselves distinctly from mainstream Judaism. Nowadays, misleading ideologies often emerge from within seemingly religious communities, blurring lines between orthodoxy and heresy. Movements like Reform and Open Orthodoxy, despite claiming modernity or orthodoxy, diverge significantly from traditional Torah values, promoting ideologies contrary to Jewish teachings. This situation creates confusion, making it difficult to distinguish between true Torah teachings and heretical interpretations. The trend towards labeling oneself as "Modern Orthodox" without adhering to orthodox principles exemplifies this issue, leading to a dilution of authentic Jewish values and practices. The challenge lies in recognizing genuine Torah guidance amidst the proliferation of distorted teachings, emphasizing the importance of discernment and adherence to true Torah values in contemporary Jewish life. Available on Apple iTunes Store, Amazon App Store and Android Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beezrathashem GOOGLE App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beezrat-hashem/id1279094981?uo=4 APPLE App https://www.amazon.com/Hosttec-Solutions-BeEzrat-HaShem/dp/B07QST1294/ AMAZON App Click here https://soundcloud.com/yaronreuven/sets/daily-chidush To Listen to our very popular "Daily Chidush" short audio series on SOUNDCLOUD or the Podcast Channel at https://beezrathashem.jewishpodcasts.org 00:00 Introduction TiKKuN HaBrit: The Movie 00:12:52 The major change in the past 100 years Misguidance from those saying they are Orthodox Jews “Open Orthodoxy” 00:18:00 Those who call themselves Modern Orthodox 00:19:52 The major changes in the generation of Mashiach] Real Talmidei Chachamim will become despised Truth will be hated, lots of chutzpah It will be a generation of righteous or a generation of wicked 00:25:58 Story of Rav Elchonon Wasserman a”h 00:27:38 Those who used to identify themselves as an innovation call themselves “Haredim” Things have become blurrier The onus is on us to learn enough to be able to tell the difference 00:35:17 HaShem had to intervene 00:41:55 The Jews want the Torah and those who observe it to succeed Comparison to views in Islam and Christianity 00:44:00 The meaning of Shema Yisrael 00:47:45 Those who deny the reality of the Holocaust 00:49:42 Rav Wolbe a”h in Sefer Alei Shur The Holocaust was predicted by Rav Yisrael Salanter a”h Rav Yaakov Maza a”h 00:51:09 Straying from the Torah causes punishment Parasha Kedoshim: you must rebuke your brother if you see him sin 00:52:29 Parasha Acharei-Kedoshim Vayikra 18:22 - homosexuality is the only relationship called an abomination in the list of Arayot (forbidden relationships) Devarim 7:10 1:01:21 We have an obligation to rebuke Gemara, Shabbat 55a Aharon Rodef Shalom (Aaron, pursuer of peace) 1:04:42 Teaching from Chofetz Chaim Sefer Chofetz Chaim Al HaTorah (Page 63) Commentary on Tehillim 32:10 The suffering of the wicked is a cure for their sins 1:10:06 Suffering of the wicked is a cure for their sins Kuntres B’nu Shnor Dor v’Dor (Page 34); writings of Rav Yaakov Lev Mitner 1:16:57 The nephew of Roman Caesar Hadrianus He became Onkelos HaGer 1:27:03 A simple act changes everything in a person’s life Gemara, Bava Kamma 91a, 98b 1:32:41 Responsa, Divrei Yosef (Siman 9) by Rav Yosef Canvis 1:35:49 Those who pacify wrongdoers by saying they are Tinok Shenishba Rambam, Hilchot Shabbat (Chapter 30, Halacha 15) Addressing those who bring up so-called sources that say you can count a mechalel shabbat in a minyan (Iggerot Moshe 123, Iggerot Moshe Yoreh De’ah 170, Iggeret Moshe Orach Chayim 219, Melamed Le’ho’il by Rav Hoffmann a”h) The above sources were double checked and do not permit counting a mechalel shabbat in a minyan 1:46:44 Rabbi Yosef Karo learned with an angel Yalkut Yosef (On Shavuot, Omer, Yom Tov, Page 99) Shnei Luchot HaBrit (Tractate Shavuot) Sefer Hemdat Yamim (Page 57d) Eyewitness report written by Rav Shlomo Alkabetz a”h 2:03:47 Sefer Maggid Mesharim The Sefer on Parasha Miketz Think of the Shem Havayah with black on white and think of it with awe and trepidation Tehillim 16:8 2:16:01 Thoughts of sin are worse than the sin itself Gemara, Yoma 26, 86 2:17:48 Conclusion Kindness surrounds those who have confidence in HaShem, in His Ways, in His Torah, in His Sages, in His Words, in His Promises #jewish #Torah #rabbiyaronreuven #judaism #mashiach #moshiach #ramban #jew ##jews #bible #religion #religious