Nearly 1000 years ago the very basics of Jewish Philosophy, Emunah and Understanding was clarified by Rabbeinu Bachya ibn Pequda. While the text is readily available to all, few people know or live by it.
This series will bring the light back to the world on what is the Foundation of Torah that al
Is Your Love of God Real or ZIYUF | TORAH FOUNDATION (29) https://youtube.com/watch?v=0HLULoiSLPc Many people believe that they Love HaShem and the Chovot HaLevavot puts it to the test. Is your love of God Real or Ziyuf (fake). With the help of verses from the Tanach and stories of the tzadikim who loved HaShem, we can measure our hearts versus theirs in order to know where we stand. What we do with that new bit of reality check is up to us. One thing for sure, we'll come out more knowledgeable about what's in our hearts. Learn, Enjoy, Share and Be Holy. View our verified Candid profile:…
Can You Not Lie For a Day? | TORAH FOUNDATION (28) https://youtube.com/watch?v=GGQH6jpwdeA Can you not lie for a day? Although this seems simple, the reality is quite different if you put this to action. The Chovot Halevavot is guiding us into the world of truth, yet you won't realize how it affects you until you take action. With the help of some amazing real stories from Torah sages and situations that we've dealt with, we dig deeping into the world of lies that have enveloped the hearts of many to the point where they've become accustomed to it without realizing. Aside from the lesson…
Do You Want To Know The Future? | TORAH FOUNDATION (27) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tYn2Mg28tQ Who doesn't want to know the future? Many people desire to know their past reincarnation and what the future holds, yet the Torah has warnings that many are unaware of. Why? The Chovot Halevavot takes us into the past days that help us understand the present, and where we should focus our attention. This shiur will touch upon some very relevant issues that have to do with fortune telling, prayers that are rejected, and even whether we have an obligation to say something when the person doesn't…
What Does Your Hosting Manners Say About You? | TORAH FOUNDATION (26) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBAwl4E8rfk Many Jewish people love hosting guests for Shabbat, Holidays and other occasions. The huge financial investment some make to celebrate weddings and bar mitzvahs has reached levels unseen in previous generations. Is this really necessary? The Chovot HaLevavot takes us deeper into our hearts to unveil the reason and motivation behind hosting. Once we identify what feelings it gives us, it will tell us a whole lot more about where we are spiritually. Some will celebrate the…
What Is Poisonous To Your Heart? | TORAH FOUNDATION (25) https://youtube.com/watch?v=InfuPWMTPCw Confusion has become widespread and common in every community, yet few choose to narrow down the reason--MINOOT MASHCHA. While the average person allows themselves to listen to any voice that calls for their attention, few realize how much impact this very voice will have on their daily lives, and even eternity. The Chovot HaLevavot goes deeper into the purpose behind our actions and reminds us what "Lo Taturu Achrie Levavchem" means to us today. It's more than you realize. Learn, Enjoy, Share…
Origin of Ugly Stories From Community | TORAH FOUNDATION (24) https://youtube.com/watch?v=0JqoFD0oJiw It seems like each day there is another ugly story that is popping up from the Jewish world, and many are asking "how did we get here?" Despite being written over 1000 years ago, the Chovot HaLevavot is answering that exact question for us for today. Perhaps we cannot fix what already happened, but we can fix ourselves before what comes next. View our verified Candid profile: Click here https://giveb.co/m/J5WoLx 3 Years Platinum. Top 1% of US Nonprofits. BH Films Box – Sponsor A Kiruv…
Method To Learn Like The Sages | TORAH FOUNDATION (23) https://youtube.com/watch?v=N-J2jBe42kw How Did The Sages Learn Torah? As simple as this question sounds, the answer is not going to be a history lesson, but rather an eye opener for those who learn Torah. Despite being at the time of the Geonim, the Chovot Halevavot is clarifying that the method to learn Torah successfully will be attained by following in the footsteps of those who mastered it. This will enlighten many people about what part of their Torah is on the right path, and what is off the derech. Don't be offended, it's just…
How To Deal With Heretics Who Want To Debate | TORAH FOUNDATION (22) https://youtube.com/watch?v=fvfjMoADN-w Not a day goes by without some heretic calling the Rabbinical world out for some debate. Rarely will you ever see such a debate actually happen and there are a few reasons. Today we'll address the one that is relevant to each and every person. Learn, Share, Enjoy and Be Holy. BH Films Box – Sponsor A Kiruv Revolution! https://www.KIRUVBOX.org DONATE & SUPPORT @ https://www.BeEzratHaShem.org AI RABBI by BeEzrat HaShem Inc. https://www.AIRabbi.org #SeeingIsBelieving #ChovotHalevavot…
How To Get ReEnergized Like Tzadikim? | TORAH FOUNDATION (21) https://youtube.com/watch?v=OGguFvFCFHM Stories of tzadikim doing extraordinary things are endless, and we all wonder the same thing...HOW DID HE DO IT? The Chovot HaLevavot takes us a step deeper into the understanding of the path that goes from believing to knowing HaShem. Although the depth of it may not be simple at first, the overall conclusion we will all have at the end will be the same...I WANT THAT. And that the goal of this segment of the series, as we take another step closer to the goal. Learn, Enjoy, Share and Be Holy…
How Can You Tell If You Grew Closer To God and In Torah? | TORAH FOUNDATION (20) https://youtube.com/watch?v=MOqfkpdrQCU Everyone remembers the frustration they had as a child when the adults said "you'll understand when you grow up." The truth is that they were more right than we realized at the time. This simple reality is one of the critical understandings that a person has to have in order to attain healthy growth in Torah and closeness to HaShem. The Chovot HaLevavot explains that there are times we must use the tradition, and times to use logic. To know when to do each is the lesson of…
Simple vs Intellectual, Which is Better to overcome Instagram? | TORAH FOUNDATION (19) https://youtube.com/watch?v=u7JfFJX84Lg From the basic levels of emunah in HaShem we know that everything He did is to our benefit. Yet one who's more simple minded can often find themselves questioning why HaShem did not make them more like their intellectual brothers. At the same time, we've all heard stories of how the intellectuals did not always make the best decisions. So which is better, and what does it have to do with your Social Media Addiction? BH Films Box – Sponsor A Kiruv Revolution!…
If You Can You Must | TORAH FOUNDATION (18) https://youtube.com/watch?v=sI7y7nayms0 Rabbeinu Bachyei's Chovot Halevavot takes a shot at leadership as if he is speaking prophetically. Many times we hear of new lenient opinions that have become the new standard, either as a result of misunderstanding and misguidance. Here the Rav explains through a story how the servant of the King will have to answer for his performance, after the King evaluates the servant's abilities and choices. This mussar will help understand the path we must steer towards in our every day lives. Learn, Share, Enjoy and…
Questions That Should Not Exist | TORAH FOUNDATION (17) https://youtube.com/watch?v=DDTRKemHrC8 What is your goal when you're learning Torah? Is it to accumulate knowledge? become a Rabbi or Torah Scholar? To ask questions that no one ever thought of? The Chovot HaLevavot takes us into a few real life situations that are all too relevant for both the Rabbi's that answer the public's questions, and the people that never miss an opportunity to ask the Rabbi a question. This along with some amazing stories will certainly help you grow closer to HaShem in the perfect path to the truth. Enjoy,…
Should All Jews Be Orthodox? | TORAH FOUNDATION (16) https://youtube.com/watch?v=TS6JpubUUho In a recent podcast by 18Forty, the question of whether all jews should be orthodox was asked in order to understand what's missing from the Modern Orthodox Kiruv efforts. Although the Chovot HaLevavot was written nearly 1000 years ago, HaShem's never ending guidance shows us how his words answer this question and much more. With the help of the clarifying words of the sages, we will see the missing ingredient jump out like never before. If you are politically correct, confident to the point of…
Tikkun Shovavim & Shovavot Begins With Heart| TORAH FOUNDATION (15) https://youtube.com/watch?v=RIAsdsK-6PI During the annual TIKKUN SHOVAVIM (& SHOVAVOT) many take advantage of this auspicious time to begin teshuva. But how do we make it last? The Chovot HaLevavot's next explanation for writing the sefer is because he realized that the obvious Torah law was not always the common behavior in past generation, and needless to say, in the the days after until today. This is why we'll take this opportunity to give new chizuk many of you asked for the old problem most are facing. The good news is…
Real Stories of Applying Duties of the Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (14) https://youtube.com/watch?v=CPjzgWw3LVE How 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.…
When Is Best Time for Duties of Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (13) https://youtube.com/watch?v=HiU7WgBTnNs After 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. BH Films Box – Sponsor A Kiruv Revolution! https://www.KIRUVBOX.org DONATE…
Why A Killer's Life or Death Depend on their Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (12) https://youtube.com/watch?v=uhFu80F1W1w After 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. BH Films Box – Sponsor A…
Is A Good Heart Enough To Be Saved? | TORAH FOUNDATION (11) https://youtube.com/watch?v=TffwyDDlEuQ What'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. BH Films Box – Sponsor A Kiruv Revolution! https://www.KIRUVBOX.org…
Does Torah Obligate Inspecting Our Heart? | TORAH FOUNDATION (10) https://youtube.com/watch?v=aNDPIAaVbM8 After 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,…
What Moves You? A little mercy goes a long way| TORAH FOUNDATION (9) In 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 HolyBH Films Box – Sponsor A Kiruv Revolution! https://www.KIRUVBOX.org #RabbiChaimKreiswirth #HolocaustSurvivor…
Intellectual Introspection | TORAH FOUNDATION (8) https://youtube.com/watch?v=BqT3SIur53M Riding 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. BH Films Box – Sponsor A Kiruv Revolution!…
Why Does HaShem Want Your Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (7) https://youtube.com/watch?v=7VzApdCYznM We'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. BH Films Box – Sponsor A Kiruv Revolution! https://www.KIRUVBOX.org DONATE & SUPPORT @ https://www.BeEzratHaShem.org AI RABBI…
Commandments For The Heart | TORAH FOUNDATION (6) https://youtube.com/watch?v=qTuNtKbvjPg People 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…
Is Esav Hates Yaakov Illogical To You | TORAH FOUNDATION (5) https://youtube.com/watch?v=2YXh915NtrY Have you had trouble understanding why the halacha that Esav hates Yaakov makes sense today? In the wake of horrific and brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk, many famous Jews have shared their outcry. Among them were Rabbis who took it a step further calling him a tzadik and the Abraham of the generation, despite the fact that he publicly stated that his dream is for all Jews to abandon the Torah and adopt Christianity chas v'shalom. Do his praises and "defense" of the state of Israel and…
Intellect Free of Defects | TORAH FOUNDATION (4) https://youtube.com/watch?v=LSgQx6ZN1rg As we delve deeper into the heart with Rabbinu Bachya's Chovot HaLevavot, we take a closer look into what distinguishes those that accept the Torah with those that reject it. This will also help us understand what barriers are blocking us from not only growing in Torah, but also enjoying the life of Torah, Community, and Loving HaShem. Delve into your heart with us as we learn more each time about the most critical battle of our lives--our own hearts. Learn, Share, Enjoy and Be Holy. To Join Us In Doing…
Three Branches of Wisdom | TORAH FOUNDATION (3) https://youtube.com/watch?v=pU6dB6-07pw When people speak about wisdom someone possess, they usually imply something unified. The Chovot Halevavot begins to clarify the branches of wisdom, and how one may utilize them in this world. In this shiur we'll see the words of the early Sages, Rabbeinu Maimon and his son the RAMBAM, as well as modern science all come together to bring the words of the Chovot Halevavot to life and in order to get a step closer to understand the meaning of the degradation of the generations we hear about in the world of…
Hierarchy of Creation | TORAH FOUNDATION (2) https://youtube.com/watch?v=kDYfv_g5XIc What makes you so special? Are you better than an animal? Are all people equal? These are some of the questions that continue coming up throughout history and the Chovot HaLevavot has the answers about the hierarchy of creation. Once you hear it, you'll discover a whole lot more about yourself and what your purpose is in this world. It's deep, its profound, and it is bound to rewire your mind to be in line with what HaShem decreed. Learn, Enjoy, Share, and Be Holy. To Join Us In Doing KIRUV To Help Am…
Torah Foundation: The Real ONE. (Series Premiere) https://youtube.com/watch?v=C5TEaYjiHU4 Nearly 1000 years ago the very basics of Jewish Philosophy, Emunah and Understanding was clarified by Rabbeinu Bachya ibn Pequda. While the text is readily available to all, few people know or live by it. This series will bring the light back to the world on what is the Foundation of Torah that all must know and live by even before saying Modeh Ani. We start with the meaning of the Real One- HaShem. Learn, Enjoy, Share, Repeat and Be Holy. DONATE & SUPPORT @ https://www.BeEzratHaShem.org AI RABBI by…
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Nearly 1000 years ago the very basics of Jewish Philosophy, Emunah and Understanding was clarified by Rabbeinu Bachya ibn Pequda. While the text is readily available to all, few people know or live by it.
This series will bring the light back to the world on what is the Foundation of Torah that al
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