A Legal System or A House of Cards? - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (7)
Politicians or HaShem, Whom are you Trusting more? Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses Pirkei Avot 7, focusing on the role of a Jewish judge. He emphasizes that judges must not act like lawyers, seeking loopholes, but strive for truth and justice. He highlights the importance of Jewish courts and education, while warning against political illusions and the dangers of idol worship. He encourages self-reflection and honesty, stating that accepting judgment and fulfilling the Torah's requirements can turn a sin into a mitzvah. He emphasizes the Torah's justice system, which seeks to redeem individuals, unlike secular systems that often perpetuate crime. 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 02:30 Professional liars and current events (2016) 07:34 Accept that everything is the will of G-d Part 1 08:32 Don’t think that the wicked won’t be punished 10:03 Accept that everything is the will of G-d Part 2 10:41 Before the Holocaust 14:11 An introduction to mishna 8 17:13 The wisdom of the Sages 18:44 Torah and Science 23:18 The Beauty of Judaism 24:10 The two amazing achievements of Shimon ben Shetach 25:05 Is Judaism against women? 28:31 Public schools vs Jewish elementary schools 35:01 When can a Jew go to a secular court? 38:25 Judges at a Beit Din should not be like lawyers Part 1 43:06 A story about Rabbi Reuven and lawyers 49:09 Judges at a Beit Din should not be like lawyers Part 2 51:07 While the litigants are standing before you, consider both parties guilty 58:51 When we judge ourselves, we should not act like a lawyer 1:01:08 Buy yourself a friend 1:03:03 The problems with some members of Chabad Part 1 1:05:40 Righteous Jews who risked their lives 1:07:07 The problems with some members of Chabad Part 2 1:10:51 Be a judge for yourself 1:12:15 Stealing in Jewish Law vs Secular Law 1:18:12 What makes Jewish law so amazing 1:24:18 Rebuke exposes flaws. It can lead to peace or war 1:28:50 Sarah’s modesty and the importance of shalom bayit 1:32:28 A story about a righteous convert’s miracle 1:38:05 G-d knows your thoughts 1:38:57 a chidush 1:39:48 Abimelech and prophecy 1:42:28 The story of Abraham and Abimelech and how rebuke led to the uncovering of reality and eventually peace 1:50:04 The importance of fearing G-d. Why did Abraham tell Abimelech that Sarah was his sister? 1:56:16 Abraham’s very difficult test and what made Abraham so amazing. You must hear this 2:03:32 You must have yirat shamayim; it is as essential as breathing! 2:07:17 When someone gets a reality check 2:11:08 You can only rely on G-d who is watching you always. #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #politicians #HaShem #jewishwisdom #chidush #JewishJudge #justice #currentevents #yiratshamayim #Abraham #converts #publicschools #JewishSchools #abimelech #abraham