Talking Like Pharaoh, EVIL POWERS, Oral Torah, WHY GOD CREATED, Wedding Gift - STUMP THE RABBI (150)
Relevant new insights from Parashat Bo remind us of those who talk like Pharaoh may very well be those that are closest to us An exceptional shiur by Rabbi Yaron Reuven, followed by a thought-provoking Q&A session. In "Talking Like Pharaoh," Rabbi Yaron Reuven conducts a Q&A on topics related to God, Torah, and Jewish practices. He emphasizes recognizing God's presence, the significance of the shovavim period for tikun, and the concepts of reward and punishment. Highlighting the Exodus story, he stresses admitting wrongdoings, effective communication, and staying connected to God and Torah. Rabbi Reuven warns against judging others, encourages open-mindedness, and discusses the biblical plague of darkness as a punishment and cover-up. He also promotes donations to Refuge Lima and emphasizes the obligation to recognize the supernatural and the concept of reward and punishment. PLEASE DONATE AT: www.TikkunHaBrit.Live www.BHTorah.org www.BeEzratHaShem.org 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:18 Tikkun Shovavim 0:08:09 Bo: Everything is a Miracle: an obligation to believe [Ramban on Ex. 13 v.16] 0:10:23 A person does not stub his toe down below unless they have decreed upon him from Above [Chullin 7b] 0:10:47 Everything is a Miracle: an obligation to believe [Ramban] (continued) 0:12:15 Elevated or Doomed—playing with Teshuvah 0:13:54 Everything in the Torah is for us to learn from it 0:14:35 Slaves to Freedom—Super Miracle: State of mind 0:16:45 in order that you tell into the ears of your son and your son's son [Exodus 10:2] 0:21:23 Hail: Ice-lava—Water & Fire Angels reconcile—mocked idolatry (goat) 0:24:14 Pharaoh: arrogant and stubborn 0:24:45 Glued to Hashem vs. Not—A life of suffering [Ramchal] 0:30:32 Pharaoh's choice: Be humble or Suffer 0:31:32 Time doesn't heal all wounds 0:32:04 Trouble as G-d's call for repentance, and typical reaction 0:33:12 Moshe urges break free from Pharaoh's ways and devotion to G-d 0:34:14 Pharaoh refused to acknowledge Hashem, to avoid admitting his life was a lie 0:34:52 Humbling self to admit wrong is biggest challenge for many people 0:35:53 Everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven [Berachos 33b] 0:37:03 The plague of locusts and the inability to see others' perspectives 0:41:26 Story of shipwreck: missing puzzle piece perspective 0:45:50 Conflict from lack of communication and inability to see others' perspectives 0:47:01 Pharaoh's lesson in humanity: Guilty parties tend to blame others, seeing them as guilty for their own actions 0:49:10 Not an ounce of good: "What's the Catch?"—want to justify their evil—defense mechanism 0:51:02 When things look dire 0:54:18 No locusts left for Egyptians to eat 0:54:36 Plague of Darkness & scary sounds 0:58:55 Covid exposed heretics 1:01:03 The mentality of the wicked—conditions 1:02:14 What delaying teshuvah and mussar means [R. Yisrael MiSalant, Ohr Yisrael] 1:03:23 (1) Punishment worse everyday [Shaarei Teshuvah] 1:04:08 (2) Severely punished in world to come—parable [Reishis Chochmah] 1:05:21 Suffering converts receive for not converting sooner [Yevamos 48b] 1:07:20 (3) Person who wishes to change his fortune for the better [R. Yisrael MiSalant to Berachos 5a; Eichah] 1:08:56 A person who loses opportunity to do teshuvah [R. Yisrael MiSalant to Ezekiel 33:8] 1:12:04 The wrath of G-d will force their hand—not everyone [Sanhedrin 98] 1:14:03 Conclusion Questions: 1:15:06 Refuah Shlema 1:16:27 Reconciling Ain Od Milvado with Jewish suffering caused by evildoers 1:26:27 Vague descriptions of major events in the Torah 1:55:33 Dental implants are not considered Chatzitzah 1:56:32 Conversion and sins being forgiven [Arizal, Shaar Hagilgulim] 2:01:42 How did Pharaoh become the King of Nineveh if he lost his chance to repent? 2:02:51 Why G-d Created the world 2:04:21 Born with knowledge 2:05:30 Gift to secular woman with newborn 2:11:00 What Song? 2:11:23 Holy books should not be placed under a pillow 2:12:05 Does Lashon Hara apply to Non-Jews? 2:16:23 Lineage of Amalek, Edom, Ishmael 2:17:36 What is considered delaying conversion? [Yevamos 48b] 2:23:52 Who is Tefillin exempt for? 2:26:13 Does getting married mean all sins forgiven? (Wedding Gift) 2:27:49 Keep kosher ASAP in conversion process 2:28:07 Holy books should not be placed under a mattress (crib) (Mezuzah Warning) 2:31:26 Avoiding Gog u'Magog 2:31:40 Can a Noahide go places with Christian family members? 2:32:10 Why Israel was decreed to slaughter and eat the goat in Egypt 2:36:57 Tikkun Shovavim; BeEzrat HaShem Inc. End of the Year 2022 (5782-5783) www.TikkunHaBrit.Live www.BHTorah.org www.BeEzratHaShem.org #rabbiyaronreuven #oraltorah #newworldorder #nwo #conspiracy #TalkingLikePharaoh #EvilPowers #OralTorah #WhyGodCreated #WeddingGift #StumpTheRabbi #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #OrthodoxJudaism #JewishWisdom #Chizuk #Shiur #Torah #Divine #Wisdom #Inspiration