Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva: Recent Episodes
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Rabbeinu Yonah discusses those who scoff verbally but don't feel that way on the inside.
Rabbeinu Yonah describes those who mock because they believe they are the smartest person in the room and those who waste time discussing meaningless things.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses those who scoff for no reason and those who scoff at those who are less successful.
Rabbeinu returns to discuss the four groups of people who won't greet the face of the Shechina. Rabbeinu Yonah begins with a poem.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses those who not only lack concern and fear when they sin, but even celebrate and glorfy sin.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses those who separate from communal engagement in service of Hashem.
Rabbeinu Yonah gives three additional reasons for the severe punishment warranted for instilling fear in others from the perspective of those in fear.
Rabbeinu Yonah gives us two inherent problems with a person who instills fear in others.
Rabbeinu Yonah describes people who are themselves committed to Torah and Mitzvot and nevertheless fall into the category of Oyvei/Sonei Hashem.
Rabbeinu Yonah describes a category of people who are categorized as Sonei/Oyvei Hashem.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes a common thread running through the many violations that fall into this tenth category of severity.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses definitions of the Apikores who could lose his or her portion in Olam HaBa.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss Aveirot that could cause a person to forfeit their portion in Olam HaBa.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to highlight the importance of giving Kavod to Talmidei Chachamim to understand better the prohibition of mocking them.
Rabbeinu Yonah highlights the importance of giving Kavod to Talmidei Chachamim to understand better the prohibition of mocking them.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses specific examples of sins that would cause one to forfeit their share in Olam HaBa.
Rabbeinu Yonah talks about sins similar in nature to those that warrant a punishment of Mitat Beit Din.
Rabbeinu Yonah highlights an interesting wrinkle regarding one particular Issur Kareit.
Rabbeinu Yonah contrasts the shortened lives of those deserving Kareit as opposed to Mitah B'Ydei Shamayim. He also discusses righteous people who die young, Lo Aleinu.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes that there are those who are deserving of Kareit who live long lives for a number of reasons.
Rabbeinu Yonah lists his final violation that warrants punishment of Mitah B'Ydei Shamayim
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to list violations of prohibitions that warrant a punishment of Mitah B'Ydei Shamayim.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to list violations of prohibitions that warrant a punishment of Mitah B'Ydei Shamayim.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss violations of prohibitions that warrant a punishment of Mitah B'Ydei Shamayim.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss violations of prohibitions that warrant a punishment of Mitah B'Ydei Shamayim.
Rabbeinu Yonah begins his discussion of the sixth level of severity of violations of prohibitions, Mitah B'Ydei Shamayim.
We conclude the fifth category of severity of violations of prohibitions and review the list shared by Rabbeinu Yonah.
Rabbeinu Yonah lists six additional examples of violations of prohibitions through Halachic action that warrant a punishment of lashes.
Rabbeinu Yonah adds yet another example of a violation of a prohibition through Halachic action which warrants a punishment of lashes.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses another violation of a prohibition with Halachic action that warrants a punishment of lashes.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss violations of prohibitions through Halachic action that warrant a punishment of lashes.
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Rabbeinu Yonah discusses three additional prohibitions that people violate through action.
Rabbeinu Yonah uses hitting and wounding others as an example of another reason why people violate these prohibitions through action.
Rabbein Yonah introduces the fifth level of severity and discusses one reason why people violate these prohibitions.
We conclude our discussion of prohibitions violated though inaction and the entire category of Lav SheEin Bo MaAseh (prohibitions violated without Halachic action).
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses situations where no action, Halachic or other, takes place, but a violation still occurs.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses additional violations of prohibitions done without Halachic action.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to develop his point that many of our worst sins are committed through speech.
Rabbeinu Yonah gives us another prohibition violated only through speech but still punished with lashes.
Rabbeinu Yonah concludes his list of Aveirot violated with one's heart/thoughts. We review all 16.
Rabbeinu Yonah adds three additional Mitzvot that are violated with one's heart/thoughts.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses an additional two prohibitions that can be violated with one's heart/thoughts.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses an additional two prohibitions that can be violated with one's heart/thoughts.
Rabbeinu Yonah begins his discussion of the fourth category of severity: Lav SheEin Bo MaAseh (Prohibitions Violated Without Action).
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We move on to the next category of prohibitions to better understand as part of our Teshuva process.
Rabbeinu Yonah concludes his discussion of this second cateogry by reminding us that all Mitzvot Asei are important and significant.
Rabbeinu Yonah gives examples of Mitzvot that represent something much greater than what first may meet the eye.
Rabbeinu Yonah returns to listing Mitzvot Asei that are of great significance but often overlooked.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes the importance of a faithful follower of Hashem teaching and encouraging others to take advantage of Mitzvah opportunities.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes that some very fundamental Jewish values are expressed through Mitzvot Asei.
Rabbeinu Yonah points to specific examples where there were/are very severe punishments for those who neglect/neglected to perform certain Mitzvot Asei.
Rabbeinu Yonah reminds us that passiviely violating the Torah by not fulfilling Mitzvot can still be incredibly damaging.
Rabbeinu Yonah gives us examples of significant and important Mitzvot Asei that we often neglect.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes that it isn't only refraining from violating prohibitions that illustrates our fear of Heaven.
Rabbeinu Yonah reminds us that there can be sever ramifications for neglecting to fulfill Mitzvot Asei.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to emphasize the reward that we will receive for engaging in even the simplest of Mitzvot.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes that Hashem wants us to engage in all Mitzvot, seemingly important and seemingly not.
Rabbeinu Yonah introduces the next category of violations that we will explore in order to understand the severity and punishment associated.
Rabbeinu Yonah reminds us that another reason why it is considered so severe to violate Rabbinic laws is because we have accepted them upon ourselves as a nation as being binding.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes that violation of Rabbinic laws usually isn't due to one's giving in to an urge. Rather, a person makes a strong statement when violating these laws.
Rabbeinu Yonah offers two additional explanations as to why it is considered so problematic to violate Rabbinic laws.
We continue to discuss why, at times, violations of Rabbinic laws can be considered more severe than violating Biblical Laws.
We discuss situations where violations of Rabbinic laws can be considered more severe than violating Biblical Laws.
Rabbeinu Yonah concludes his introduction to the third gate by noting the importance of making sure we note the danger of all levels of sin.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues his introduction to the third gate discussing the necessity of understanding the severity of our sins.
Rabbeinu Yonah introduces the third gate by discussing the importance of knowing the severity of the sins that we committed.
Rabbeinu Yonah explains the third clause of Hillel's statement and gives us his ninth and final reason as to why we have to move quickly.
Rabbeinu Yonah explains the third clause of Hillel's statement and gives us an additional three reasons as to why we have to move quickly.
Rabbeinu Yonah explains the third clause of Hillel's statement and gives us an additional three reasons as to why we have to move quickly.
Rabbeinu Yonah explains the third clause of Hillel's statement and gives us two reasons as to why we have to move quickly.
Rabbeinu Yonah explains the second clause of Hillel's statement reminding us that change is very difficult.
Rabbeinu Yonah concludes his conversation of the sixth idea that should inspire us to engage in the Teshuva process.
Rabbeinu Yonah contrasts those with a proper attitude about this world with those who are missing the point.
We quote different Pesukim from Kohelet and Mishlei that teach us that this world is temporary and we are here for a specific purpose.
Rabbeinu Yonah is Doreish differnt Pesukim that discuss what will happen to the souls of the righteous and the wicked after death.
Rabbinu Yonah reminds us what happens to the Neshamot of Tzadikim as opposed to the Neshamot of the Reshaim.
Rabbeinu Yonah is Doreish a Pasuk explaining the folly of failing to confront one's own mortality.
Rabbeinu Yonah begins his discussion of the sixth inspiration to Teshuva, the recognition that we don't know how long we have to live.
We introduce the fifth inspiration to engage in the Teshuva process, the Aseret Yimei Teshuva.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues his list of six different ways to inspire ourselves to engage in the Teshuva process. The fourth way to inspire Teshuva is by learning Torah.
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Rabbeinu Yonah explains that not only should we engage in Teshuva when we get older, but we should improve our service of Hashem too.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses how the righteous constantly engage in Teshuva in their younger and older years.
Rabbeinu Yonah found it hard to believe that one wouldn't be inspired to engage in Teshuva once they reach old age. Here, he offers some theories as to why this may be.
Rabbeinu Yonah advises those who try to engage in Teshuva due to suffering but can't determine the sin.
If people aren't inspired to engage in Teshuva due to suffering, it is not only a missed opportunity.
Rabbeinu Yonah writes a poem to prepare us for the Second Gate of Teshuva detailing six different ways to inspire ourselves to engage in the Teshuva process.
In the final of the Ikarei HaTeshuva, Rabbeinu Yonah tells us that we should try to persuade others to avoid the sins that we have committed.
Rabbeinu Yonah tells us that we can still have a complete Teshuva even if we never find ourselves in the same situation with all of the same factors.
Rabbeinu Yonah describes the 18th Ikar HaTeshuva and then introduces the 19th Ikar HaTeshuva.
Rabbeinu Yonah introduces the 17th Ikar HaTeshuva. The Shav must pursue truth and kindness, but not in the way we may have thought.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes that we must make all of our fixes before we stand in confession of our sins. Rabbeinu Yonah also helps us understand Pesukim regarding this matter.
Rabbeinu Yonah concludes his discussion regarding what the Shav should pray for amid his or her Teshuva.
Rabbeinu Yonah gives us additional ideas as to what the Shav should Daven for amid their Teshuva.
Rabbeinu Yonah talks of the foolishness of not confessing our sins and how it often leads to the opposite of that which such a person looks to accomplish.
Rabbeinu Yonah introduces the 14th Ikar HaTeshuva and explains how it really starts the second main part of the Teshuva process.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to elaborate on the fourth reason to attribute severity to minor transgressions.
Rabbeinu Yonah elaborates on the fourth reason to attribute severity to minor transgressions.
Rabbeinu Yonah adds two additional reasons as to why the Shav must break the desire for the physical.
Rabbeinu Yonah adds additional reasons for the Shav to break the desire for the physical.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to explain why the Shav must break the desire for the physical.
Rabbeinu Yonah gives additional reasons for the person engaging in Teshuva to break the desire for the physical.
Rabbeinu Yonah brings the ninth Ikar HaTeshuva, breaking our desire for th ephysical and material
Rabbeinu Yonah introduces the eighth Ikar HaTeshuva, the need to express our humility in our actions.
Rabbeinu Yonah concludes his discussion of the seventh Ikar HaTeshuva by noting that humility is needed not only before Hashem.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes that humility is not only the seventh Ikar HaTeshuva. It is also important to prevent other sins.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues his discussion regarding the Pesukim in Micha (6:6-8) and how they relate to the seventh Ikar HaTeshuva.
Rabbeinu Yonah looks to Pesukim in Micha (6:6-8) to extract ideas related to the seventh Ikar HaTeshuva.
Rabbeinu Yonah explains to us how we know that we have reached the level of humility required for this Ikar HaTeshuva.
Rabbeinu Yonah has noted the importance of humility as part of the Teshuva process. Here he notes how Hashem looks to help those who show humility
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss three Pesukim in Mishlei (28:12-14) that highlight the first five Ikarei HaTeshuva. We focus today on the third Pasuk, Pasuk 14 which hints to the fifth Ikar of Daaga.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss three Pesukim in Mishlei (28:12-14) that highlight the first five Ikarei HaTeshuva. We focus today on the second half of Pasuk 13 which hints to the second Ikar of Azivat HaCheit.
Rabbeinu Yonah evaluates three Pesukim in Sefer Mishlei (28:12-14) to sum up the five Ikarei Teshuva that he has discussed so far. WE focus on the first Pasuk and a half that hints to Charata, Yagon, and Tzzar B'Maaseh.
Rabbeinu Yonah adds an additional concern for us to worry about as part of the fifth Ikar HaTeshuva.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss how we need to be worried that our Teshuva may not be enough.
Rabbeinu Yonah introduces the fifth Ikar HaTeshuva. He discusses how it differs from Yagon and what we should be worried about.
Rabbeinu Yonah notes that Yagon is much more powerful when it is channeled over specific matters.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues his discussion of the third Ikar HaTeshuva. He explains how more sorrow can influence greater forgiveness from Hashem.
Rabbeinu Yonah introduces us to the third Ikar HaTeshuva, Yagon, Sorrow. He discusses how it differs from regret.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss the second Ikar HaTeshuva, Azivat HaCheit. He tells us that some times leaving sin must come before regret.
Rabbeinu Yonah begins his discussion of the second Ikar HaTeshuva, Azivat HaCheit. He teaches us that sometimes regret must come before leaving our sins.
We continue our discussion of the first Ikar HaTeshuva, Charata. Rabbeinu Yonah gives us additional reasons as to why we should regret our sins.
Rabbeinu Yonah discusses the first Ikar HaTeshuva, Charata. He lists a number of reasons as to why we should regret our sins.
Rabbeinu Yonah tells us that the complete Teshuva process involves many steps, but each step will accomplish something without the others.
Rabbeinu Yonah reminds us that there is no leniency for a person who violates the same sin multiple times.
Rabbeinu Yonah warns us about a person who is not careful regarding even one specific Aveira. Again, all of this is discussed within the context of ensuring that we engage in Teshuva immediately so that we don't repeat sins.
Rabbeinu Yonah continues to warn us of the danger of repeating our sins which is an outgrowth of not engaging in Teshuva immediately. He offers two different potential consequences of repeating sins.
Rabbeinu Yonah reminds us of some of the faulty reasoning behind those of us who delay our engagement in the Torah process.
Rabbeinu Yonah reminds us of the great folly of delaying our engagement in the Teshuva process.
Rabbeinu Yonah reminds us of the potency of Teshuva no matter the motivation. He also reminds us that we are promised help when we start the process.
An introduction to the Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva Podcast. We discuss Rabbeinu Yonah and what may have encouraged him to write this Sefer.