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Alei Shur 2

by Moshe Rubin

R' Moshe Rubin's Wednesday night mussar va'ad. Please reach out and let me know how you are enjoying the vaadim or just to say hello: MRubin214gmail.com. Would love to hear from you! Also, PLEASE SHARE with anyone you know who can gain from these!Feel free to donate to Kollel HaShechuna (the beis medrash where we learn); http://www.kollelh.com/Credit to R' Yoram Bogacz whose shiurim have been a huge help along the way.Have a fabulous day!

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  1. 300 Psicha: Chinuch as Self Realization

    Lays out Foundation of Chinuch: Awakening the inner self; creating a lens to find the common denominator in all avodah. Approaching Torah and Mitzvos through a process of self realization rather than isolated activities.

  2. 298-From Crushing the Yetzer to Transforming It. Musser and the Simcha of Avodah

    In this final VAD on simcha in Alishur. we explore Rav Yisroel Salanter’s three madregos in avodah. awakening emotion. conquering the yetzer. and finally transforming it. Instead of seeing Musser as fire and brimstone that leads to atzvus. the shiur reframes it as avodah that uncovers the root...

  3. 297-Simcha as Shlemus: The Fire of Torah and the Root of Joy

    This shiur explores the depth of simcha not as emotion alone, but as a state of shlemus, where opposites join and a person becomes exactly who and where they are meant to be. We trace how this plays out in Torah itself: the harmony of Torah–Nevi’im–Kesuvim forming a single binyan, the meaning of...

  4. 296-Perek 20 Simcha 5: (Simcha as reaching beyond one's self, recognizing obligation, and connection with Tefillah)

    What is the connection of connecting "geulah and tefillah"? This vaad discusses simcha as the ability to define oneself by attachment to something greater than self, and beyond limitation, effectively acquiring nitzchius even in ones present state by recognizing obligation and purpose and being...

  5. 295-Perek 20 Simcha 4: (The Joy of Torah and the Weight of Atzvus: Learning as Relationship)

    What’s the real source of simcha in Torah—and why does it sometimes feel so hard to access? This vaad explores how Torah connects us directly to Hashem, reframes the experience of learning, and helps us move past the weight of spiritual sadness (atzvus) toward deeper joy and vitality. 1. Torah as...

  6. 294-Perek 20 Simcha 3

    Would love to hear from you; The notes below are generated (and unedited) so let me know if they are helpful, but do not rely on. [email protected] The Path to True Happiness: Insights from Alei ShurOvercoming Atzlus (Lethargy) Atzlus is a heavy, dragging force that prevents purposeful action...

  7. 293-Perek 20 Simcha Vaad 2

    Exploring Simchas HaMitzvoh Please reach out - would love to hear from you [email protected];

  8. 292-Perek 20 Simcha Intro and Vaad 1

  9. 291-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 6

    291-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 6

  10. 290-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 5

    289-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 4

  11. 289-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 4

    289-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 4

  12. 288-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 3

    288-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 3

  13. 287-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 2

    Further discussion of building structure and framework for avodah - With Purim discussion at end! For more Purim shiurim: 323-Alei Shur Sheni Gate 3 Perek 23 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BRdtst9dEI45KJ0KWJavM?si=sfiP0EWvQ8SzhrJe5L0FZA 324-Alei Shur Sheni Gate 3 Perek 24...

  14. 286-Perek 19 Seder Vaad 1

    Excellent! Seder (structure and organization as an expression of one's 'ratzon'; applying this to avodah; framework of accountability and accomplishment necessary for success and growth);

  15. 285-Perek 18 Birchas HaNehenin Vaad 5

    285-Perek 18 Birchas HaNehenin/ Vaad 5

  16. 284-Perek 18 Birchas HaNehenin: Vaad 3-4

    Excellent perspective on Beraachos: and a profound insight into the experience of eating, and pleasurable interactions, generally.

  17. 283-Perek 18 Birchas HaNehenin: Vaad 1-2

    Berachos as a vehicle to change our relationship with the world.

  18. 282-Perek 17 Gaavah 4

    282-Perek 17 Gaavah 4

  19. 281-Perek 17 Gaavah 2-3

    281-Perek 17 Gaavah Intro and Vaad 1

  20. 280-Perek 17 Gaavah Intro and Vaad 1

    Defining Gaaveh; balancing investment in growth and chashivus for accomplishment with arrogance...

  21. 279-Perek 16 Emunah (Summary): Vaad 10

    ...Bringing it all together

  22. 278-Perek 16 Emunah (Techiyas HaMesim) Vaad 9

    279-Perek 16 Emunah (Techiyas HaMesim) Vaad 9

  23. 277-Perek 16 Emunah (Yemos HaMashiach Vaad 8

    277-Perek 16 Emunah (Yemos HaMashiach Vaad 8

  24. 276-Perek 16 Emunah (Olam HaBoh): Vaad 7b

    Excellent follow up of discussion from last week re: being a "ben olam haboh" and viewing this our role, thoughts, speech, actions, in this world in the context of a much 'larger' existence

  25. 275-Perek 16 Emunah (Olam HaBoh): Vaad 7A

    Significance of Emunah in Olam HaBoh in every day avodah: understanding the eternal quality of our thoughts, speech and deeds and why it is important.

  26. 274-Perek 16 Emunah (Living with Emunah) Vaad 6

    274-Perek 16 Emunah (Living with Emunah) Vaad 6

  27. 273-Perek 16 Emunah (Tangible): Vaad 5

    (With Shavuos tie in)

  28. 309-Alei Shur Sheni Gate 3 Perek 9 Shavuos

    Alei Shur - Shavuot - The Indispensability of Each Jew

  29. 308:shaar 3 perek HaHachana L'Kabalas HaTorah

    Hachana for shavuos

  30. 272-Perek 16 Emunah Chushis (Tangible Emunah) Vaad 4

    272-Perek 16 Emunah Chushis (Tangible Emunah) Vaad 4

  31. 271-Perek 16 Emunah Vaad 3c

    Emunas Chachamim - part 3 Would love to hear from you if you are enjoying - [email protected]; please just reference alei shur in the subject!

  32. 270-Perek 16 Emunah Vaad 3b

    270-Perek 16 Emunah Vaad 3b

  33. 269-Perek 16 Emunah Vaad 3a

    Emunas Chachamim part 1

  34. 268-Perek 16 Emunah Vaad 2

    Role of the intellect and emotion re: emunah

  35. 267-Perek 16 Emunah Vaad 1

    267-Perek 16 Emunah Vaad 1

  36. 266-Perek 16 Emunah Vaad Intro

    266-Perek 16 Emunah Vaad Intro

  37. 265-Perek 15 Hakaras HaTov Vaad 7-8

    265-Perek 15 Hakaras HaTov Vaad 7-8

  38. 264-Perek 15 Hakaras HaTov Vaad 5-6

    The "obligation" of Hakaras Ha'Tov; Hakaras HaTov as the foundation of avodah and k'fias haTov as the basis for kfirah The "midah" of Kakaras HaTov in the context of interpersonal relationships; in the context of one's relationship with Hashem

  39. 263-Perek 15 Hakaras HaTov Vaad 2-4

    2 reasons why, despite the fact that Hakaras HaTov is intuitive on the most basic level, people steer towards being Kafui Tov: Vaad 2: entitlement Vaad 3: recognition of hakaras ha'tov creates an obligation and shift of a power dynamic --- Vaad 4: Hakaras HaTov is most challenging in the context…

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  40. 262-Perek 15 Hakaras HaTov Vaad 1

    262-Perek 15 Hakaras HaTov Vaad 1

  41. 261-Perek 15 Hakaras HaTov Intro

    Excellent!!! If you are loving these and growing, please pay it forward and share the wealth - ltoeles! Have a fabulous day (would love to hear from you [email protected])

  42. 260-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Intro and Chapter 8

    260-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Intro and Chapter 8

  43. 259-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Chapter 6-7

    259-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Chapter 6-7

  44. 258-Perek 15 Hisbonenus vaad 4-5

    258-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Intro and Vaad 4-5

  45. 257-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Vaad 3

    257-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Vaad 3

  46. 256-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Vaad 2

    256-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Vaad 2

  47. 255-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Intro and Vaad 1

    255-Perek 15 Hisbonenus Intro and Chapter 1

  48. 322-Alei Shur Sheni Gate 3 Perek 22 Cheshchasa Shel Galus Yavan

    (Alei Shur 2, Shaar 3, Perek 22)

  49. 254-Perek 13 Machshava Vaad Conclusion

    254-Perek 13 Machshava Vaad Conclusion

  50. 253-Perek 13 Machshava Vaad 10

    253-Perek 13 Machshava Vaad 10

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

R' Moshe Rubin's Wednesday night mussar va'ad. Please reach out and let me know how you are enjoying the vaadim or just to say hello: MRubin214gmail.com. Would love to hear from you! Also, PLEASE SHARE with anyone you know who can gain from these!Feel free to donate to Kollel HaShechuna (the beis medrash where we learn); http://www.kollelh.com/Credit to R' Yoram Bogacz whose shiurim have been a huge help along the way.Have a fabulous day!

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