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Real Stories of Applying Duties of the Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (14) https://youtu.be/CPjzgWw3LVEHow does duties of the heart look like in real life? After learning that it's a Written and Oral Torah obligation, the Chovot HaLevavot shows us how numerous are the obligations. In order to get the point across, we'll discuss some extraordinary stories of how this Duties of the Heart got applied to real life situations in recent and past history. The impact was not only life changing, but actually saved lives. This one will likely be your favorite, since it’s a shiur for all levels. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.#RabbiUriLupolianski #YadSarahHumanitarian #GeorgianJews #GruziniJews #HarediJews #Charedim #ChovotHalevavot #DutiesOfTheHeart #EmotionalIntelligence #Torah #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Jews #OrthodoxJudaism #Judaism
VAEIRA: IRAN War Is Next Big Test| STUMP THE RABBI (257) https://youtu.be/vhZHQ23NGucThe Jewish world's eyes are set on Iran. Are going to attack or fall? Although HaShem told Moshe that the salvation is coming, the initial picture looked worse than ever, and Moshe complained to HaShem. Before the plagues begin, HaShem reminds Moshe who He is, and we are here to learn why and what this all has to do with us today. This will give us the tools we need for the next big test we have in our hands today. This will be followed by questions and answers from the live online audience, which will certainly spice things up even further. Enjoy, Learn and Be Holy.
When Is Best Time for Duties of Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (13)https://youtu.be/HiU7WgBTnNsAfter showing us that the Duties of the Heart are an obligation according to the Written & Oral Torah, as wells as logic, Rabbeinu Bechayei clarifies when is the best time to do it. Is it morning, afternoon, night, Shabbat, Yom Tov or something else. Through some amazing stories of tzadikim from past generations, we'll succeed in understanding the next step in our Duties of the Heart. Learn, Enjoy, Share and Be Holy.
SHEMOT: Pharaoh, Batyah and Us | STUMP THE RABBI (256) https://youtu.be/M4Tazlv3TuoAlthough it seems like stories from past times, the eternal Torah gives us relevant lessons and news for today and even tomorrow if we only pay attention to the details. How did Pharaoh convince some of the most successful people in the world to become slaves? How did his daughter Batyah see the lie? What was the point of Moshe showing Am Yisrael miracles if the Torah says not to choose your leader based on miracles? These and much more will be addressed in this Shiur, followed by the questions & answers from a live online audience. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.
Why A Killer's Life or Death Depend on their Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (12) https://youtu.be/uhFu80F1W1wAfter confirming that the Duties of the Heart are both a logical and Biblical obligation, the Chovot HaLevavot now takes us into the Oral Torah's obligation. Here we will see much more clarity from the sages, to the point of understanding how the Divine Judgement of Torah is decided. This and much more will be learned to help us all inspect our hearts and fix whatever needs fixing, and strengthen whatever need strength. Learn, Enjoy, Share and Be Holy.
VAYECHI: Life's Difficulties and Difficult Life | STUMP THE RABBI (255) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZXasl68isgIn Parashat Veyechi we're first reminded of Yaakov Avinu's difficult life, and then see that his blessing for Yosef included similar details. Why are the righteous granted such difficulties, while the wicked seem to prosper? The age old question has a multi part answer that can clarify whether you're dealing with Life's difficulties or simply have a difficult life. This will be followed by live questions and answers from the online audience which are always interesting and reach new directions each time.#Vayechi #ParashatVavechi #LifesDifficulties #DifficultLife #JewishMotivation #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #RabbiYaronReuven
The Good Heart Goes On Trial | TORAH FOUNDATION (11) https://youtu.be/TffwyDDlEuQWhat's a good heart? The sages teach that a good heart outweighs the other good traits. As it is with the endless Torah, to know what a good heart means, we need to go to other places in the Torah. The Chovot Halevavot will now teach us what a good heart looks like, and how the day of Heavenly trial will look like.This shiur is only for people who are willing to be honest with themselves. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.
VAYIGASH: Are We Assimilated | STUMP THE RABBI (254)https://youtu.be/-hnPd7eDV-sIn Parashat Vayigash Yaakov Avinu finds out that Yosef is not only alive, but is the viceroy of Egypt. Although Yaakov decides to take everyone to Egypt, we see that this only after getting HaShem's assurance that they will protected. From what? Reading into the holy lines of the Torah we learn that this was not a fear of losing physical life, but spiritual. Through this we will learn some of the impacts of assimilation that people do not often consider, when thinking about their own Jewish life. Are we assimilated? This and much more will discussed, followed by a Q & A with the live online audience, that always likes to keep the interesting questions coming. Enjoy, Share and Be Holy.
Does Torah Obligate Inspecting Our Heart? | TORAH FOUNDATION (10) https://youtu.be/aNDPIAaVbM8After clarifying that logical reason shows us the obligation to inspect our hearts, the Chovot HaLevavot brings us to what the Torah has to say about it, and whether it is a suggestion or an obligation. Through that, we will explore the Torah Hearts of some of our sages and get an inclination of their greatness, as well as how we can apply some of this to our lives. In a world of confusion and ignorance, the Chovot HaLevavot is unveiling our eyes to see the beauty of the truth of Torah, and how it can be fulfilled and enjoyed by each of us today. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.
MIKEITZ: Decree To End Your Suffering | STUMP THE RABBI (253)https://youtu.be/1t3KdWxVymsThe story of Yosef Hatzadik's suffering takes a turn for the best, and in an instant it ends and turns 180 degrees. We all wish to reach that day, especially those that are going through the most difficult times of their life. But how does it work? When and Why does HaShem decree for the suffering to end? This and much more will be part of the shiur, as Rabbi Reuven returns from another surgery as part of the journey of suffering he thanks HaShem for. This will be followed by questions and answers from the live online audience that are always a big hit Baruch HaShem. Enjoy, learn, share and be Holy.
VAYEITZEI: Meshuganei People | STUMP THE RABBI (252)https://youtu.be/KlcWDZG-VdYEveryone has had to deal with some difficult people in their lives. And then there's the Meshuganei (CRAZY) People. Parashat Vayeitzei introduces us to the father of all Meshuganei--LAVAN. Today we will revert back to a shiur given over 80 years ago by Rabbi Yerucham Leibovitz zt'l and see why he called Lavan this name, and how this can help us deal with those people with similar traits today. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.
What Moves You? A little mercy goes a long way| TORAH FOUNDATION (9)https://youtu.be/ay7cgeYlvAYIn the past week we spoke about merciless behavior by those who confuse lust with ambition. Where does this stem from? The Chovot Halevavot takes into a deeper inspection of the heart, and how it can not only affect our behavior, but how HaShem acts with us when we call Him. With guidance of the holy sages HaShem sent us, we see how actions here affect the ultimate Hand from above. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.#RabbiChaimKreiswirth #HolocaustSurvivor #Mercy #AJewishHeart #ALittleMercy #MerchantCashAdvance #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #chovothalevavot
Toldot: The Satan's Best Friend | STUMP THE RABBI (251)https://youtu.be/LNRvcqurHPYParashat Toldot unveils the incomprehensible reality that two nations came out from the same place. Our sages teach us that there is one angel who's with us in the womb, while another angel takes over as soon as we're born. Yet, these two angels are enemies. Life experience taught us that a best friend can really be a worst enemy, and the one who's smiling at you is really trying to destroy you. The more you think about it the easier it is to see why this is called the world of lies by the Sages. Today we'll dig deeper into this issue, hear some amazing recent events in Rabbi Reuven's life that will shock you, and then open up for questions and answers from the live audience online. This is one shiur you're not going to forget. Learn, Enjoy, Share and Be Holy.
Intellectual Introspection | TORAH FOUNDATION (8) https://youtu.be/BqT3SIur53MRiding the waves of life's problems is not easy for anyone, yet we see that the tzadikim do it better. The Chovot Halevavot guides into the road of intellectual introspection to help us get more clarity on the why and how. This profound teaching can literally be a turning point for anyone who's paying attention, even if they are in the middle of a whirlpool that has aggressive waves to accompany it. Learn, Enjoy, Change and make sure to Share.
Chayei Sarah: Why People Who Want Credit Lose In Life | STUMP THE RABBI (250) https://youtu.be/2zE3UWGBW70The typical person wants to do good, and if they are a religious Jewish they may even look for opportunities to do good. After all the good Avraham Avinu did, we see that in parashat Chayei Sarah, Avraham does not want any credit for all the good he's done. He doesn't want a free cave, nor does he expect his servant Eliezer to just obey him without making a vow. But why? It's not hard to find someone claiming for credit for some good that was done, yet our forefather Avraham is trying to teach us otherwise. Why is this such a valuable lesson, that HaShem put it right in front of our face to read and learn each year? This and much more will be answered, followed by the questions and answers from the live online audience. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.#chayeisarah #Praise #ParashatChayeiSarah #Parashat #Judaism #Jewish #Avraham #Credit #RabbiYaronReuven #Shabbat #ShabbatShalom #Torah #OrthodoxJudaism #favors #ungrateful #gratitude
VAYEIRA: Religious Depression | STUMP THE RABBI (249) https://youtu.be/Klu2WJ48CCAAlthough the initial goal is to make one do teshuva, the sweetness of Torah seems to disappear for some people after some time. If its not the difficulties of life, it's the inner feeling that "I'm not doing enough" that leads to the dark path of religious depression. In Parashat Vayeira we learn about what saddened Avraham Avinu and how he resolved it. This will be followed by questions and answers from the live online audience that will certainly help all of us get closer to HaShem. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.
Why Does HaShem Want Your Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (7)https://youtu.be/7VzApdCYznMWe've all heard it, but few have delved into the meaning of HaShem Wants Your Heart. The Chovot HaLevavot tells us the real reason of why he wrote the book, and the real meaning of giving our heart to HaShem. This, along with some extraordinary stories of the tzadikim from past generations, will enlighten us and awaken our hearts like never before. Enjoy, Share and Be Holy.
Lech Lecha: Does God's Knowledge of Future Change It | STUMP THE RABBI (248)https://youtu.be/KdcmlIFPyWkIn Parashat Lech Lecha HaShem tells Avraham that Am Yisrael will be slaves for 400 years and only after the Amorites sins fill their measure will they be gifted the land of Israel. This is a prime example of God's knowledge of the future. So the famous question is "if God knows the future, do we still have free choice?" This very deep and important question will be addressed, followed by questions and answers from the live audience. Enjoy, Learn, and Be Holy.
Commandments For The Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (6)https://youtu.be/qTuNtKbvjPgPeople often ask what are the connections between the mitzvot and our relationship with HaShem. The Chovot HaLevavot takes us another step closer to understanding the connection, and helps us understand more of the why and how's of some of the unpopular mitzvot in the process. This will also help us understand a little more about the depth of it all, even to the point of reconnecting with family that lived before you were even a thought in your parent's mind. The stories in this one will give you a whole new perspective on things to widen your spiritual horizons further and thereby closer to the Emet of the Torah. Enjoy, Learn, and Be Holy.
NOAH: MEGALOMANIA In Disguise | STUMP THE RABBI (247)https://youtu.be/q_qWCVIPM-kWhat distinguished the righteous Noah from the rest of the generation? What steps did Chizkiyahu take that seemed fanatic? How did the Baal Maor Enayim deal with the child abuse he endured? While these question seem unrelated, the answers will help us understand the difference between the truly righteous and Megalomania that's walking comfortably in our communities, while disguised as righteousness. This shiur will be followed by questions and answers from the live online audience BeEzrat HaShem. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.








