MATOT: Believe or Cleave to God? | STUMP THE RABBI (239)

Am Yisrael are believers that children of believers in God. Yet, in multiple places in the Torah, Moshe tells us to Cleave to God. Parashat Matot begins with the matters of Vows before going into the war we were commanded to go to take vengeance against the enemies of God. Today, we will dig deeper into the holy words of the sages inside the oral Torah in order to understand the meaning of cleaving, and how it connects to the wars of HaShem. Learn, Enjoy, Share and Be Holy. One Nation – One Heart ❤️🇮🇱 Support here: https://givebutter.com/BHSurvival After the Iranian attack, BeEzrat HaShem Inc. continues standing strong with Am Yisrael! 🎁 Hundreds of evacuated families received shopping vouchers and care packages – delivered with love, dignity, and unity. AI RABBI by BeEzrat HaShem Inc. https://www.AIRabbi.org 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:32 MATOT: Believe or Cleave to G-d? 0:02:50 The Dangers of Vows 0:04:42 Only Fools Make Vows (R. Nissim Yagen) 0:07:56 Who is Allowed to Make a Vow? (Midrash Rabbah) 0:12:12 How Do You Determine if One Has Fear of G-d? 0:13:24 Vows Made in Distress Are Binding 0:14:41 What Does it Mean to Cleave to G-d? 0:17:20 Even Truthful Vows Can Bring Destruction Without Fear of G-d 0:18:51 Donation Promises Count as Vows and Bring Punishment if Not Fulfilled 0:32:20 If You Want Blessings You Must Cleave to HaShem and Invest in Torah 0:35:02 Moshe Did Not Delay Israel’s Vengeance Just to Live a Little Longer (Num. 31 v. 2) 0:39:24 Pinchas Completed the Mitzvah by Defeating Bilam’s Sorcery Through Holiness 0:43:39 "And Balaam the Son of Beor They Slew with the Sword" (Rashi, Num. 31 v. 8) 0:46:57 This War Was Divine Vengeance Against Those Who Caused Israel to Sin Through Immorality 0:52:47 Torah Learners and Levites Empower Soldiers and Share in the Spoils (Num. 31 v. 47) 0:55:52 Conclusion Questions: 0:59:12 Violence is in the Torah 0:59:32 Avoid Apostates Completely: Do Not Watch, Support, or Engage with Their Content 1:00:46 A Man’s Vow Becomes Binding at Bar Mitzvah Age 1:01:00 What is an Abomination? 1:01:56 When Will There Be a Live Lecture and What Needs to Be Arranged for One? 1:06:33 What Is the Proper Way to Visit the Grave of an Ancestor and Pray? 1:07:30 Can a Gentile Pray for a Sick Jew? 1:08:52 For a Non-Jew to Find a Suitable Wife May Require Willingness to Relocate 1:09:20 What Can I Do Besides Donating to Save My Life? 1:14:56 Does Judaism Allow Abortion Under Certain Circumstances? 1:16:10 Why Do Christians Deny Rebecca’s Real Age or Other Torah Truths? 1:17:40 Did a Rabbi Ever Defeat G-d in a One-on-One Debate? 1:18:40 Understanding Rivkah’s Age and Other Historical Facts of the Torah 1:28:12 The Torah is the Word of HaShem 1:28:30 Conversion is Supposed to Be Difficult 1:29:27 Jews From Mount Sinai Are All Jewish 1:30:00 How to Choose a Synagogue or Community That is Best Suited for a Family with Children? 1:31:12 What Does the Rabbi Think of a Karaite Jew? 1:31:35 The Torah Is Not Based on Human Opinion Only What HaShem Said Matters 1:32:10 The Torah Was Written in the Holy Tongue 1:33:16 Jewish Customs Differ by Region but Are Fine if They Do Not Violate the Torah 1:36:45 When Mashiach Comes the Land of Israel Will Greatly Expand Like the Skin of a Deer 1:37:46 Can a Non-Jew Distribute Kiruv Materials in Orthodox Communities? 1:40:18 Do Muslims and Jews Worship the Same G-d? 1:49:06 How Can I Contact the Rabbi? 1:49:41 How Can I Learn More About the Rambam? 1:50:25 Would Samson Have Beaten Goliath One-On-One? 2:00:23 G-d Created the World and No One Else 2:02:20 Different Levels of Torah: Written and Oral 2:06:33 BeEzrat HaShem (Dot) Org Website 2:08:23 Can Non-Jews Benefit from Tikkun Chatzot Prayer? 2:08:44 Can a Husband Cancel All His Wife’s Vows at Once? 2:08:56 Is One Obligated to Fulfill a Word If the Other Party Broke Their Agreement? 2:09:20 Is It Permissible to Use an App That Also Offers Degenerate Content? 2:11:48 BeEzrat HaShem: Help Rebuild and Restore Hope #matot #Vows #War #Religions #Believe #Cleave #God #HaShem #Torah #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Jews #inspiring #motivation #OrthodoxJudaism #Judaism #Shabbat #parashat #ParashatMatot #Moses