Better A Good Name Than Good Oil - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (72)

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Rabbi Yaron Reuven is discussing the importance of a good name and how it's achieved through Torah study. He emphasizes that there are three crowns: Torah, Priesthood, and Kingship. Rabbi Reuven highlights the story of Avraham Avinu and his son, emphasizing how Avraham earned a good name by choosing faith over wealth. He then delves into the stories of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and the importance of guarding secrets. He emphasizes that a good name is earned through Torah study and that even kings and priests need Torah to be considered righteous. He concludes by stressing that a focus on Torah should be the highest priority in life. 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 05:11 Great insights from Abraham and Terah. The significance of a name 20:58 Introduction to Chapter 4 Mishnah 17. Who is Rabbi Shimon? 49:52 Chapter 4 Mishnah 17. The three crowns: Torah, priesthood and kingship 1:24:13 Are the rules regarding a mamzer fair? 1:35:39 More on the crown of Torah 1:39:18 The crown of a good name 1:51:34 King Solomon said, “A good name is better than good oil.” How do you get this crown of a good name? A beautiful explanation #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah