BEN SHAPIRO: GENIUS OR HERETIC?

Rabbi Yaron Reuven delivers a shiur about Ben Shapiro, a popular American Jewish speaker, and his impact on Judaism. He argues that Shapiro’s views on Torah are heretical and harmful to his Jewish audience.
Rabbi Reuven criticizes Shapiro’s skepticism towards the soul, afterlife, and reincarnation. He highlights the fact that Shapiro believes in keeping the Torah only for societal benefits, not because HaShem said so, which is a violation of Jewish principles.
Rabbi Reuven warns that Shapiro's popularity and influence are damaging, as many young Jews see him as a credible source of Jewish knowledge. He encourages listeners to be cautious about their sources and to avoid becoming like Shapiro’s followers.
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Born in Netanya, Israel, Rabbi Yaron Reuven began his American Dream as a little boy, when his family immigrated to the United States. He went from a newspaper boy at the age of 10, to a well-known self-made Wall Street multimillionaire by the age of 23. During his time in Wall Street, he owned his own private brokerage firm, a hedge fund, and an international insurance agency. He was featured on CNBC, Bloomberg and Chinese NDTV due to his success in the financial industry.
At age 26 he faced a 7-year battle for his life when a simple surgery went wrong. From that moment his life would never be the same. This moment marked the start of a series of miraculous events and an exciting pursuit of truth, ultimately resulting in Rabbi Reuven renouncing his lofty position and success in Wall Street, after 16 years, to become a full-time KIRUV rabbi. His Teshuva story is sure to catch the heart of every listener.​
Rabbi Reuven’s shiurim are in English and Hebrew. His classes are focused on spreading the truth and divinity of the Torah through MUSSAR, scientific proofs, and many other methods to reach each individual listener. Rabbi Reuven is the leading educator on the topic of wasting seed in the English language with over 30 hrs of content published online.
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[@pianosonata5029]

If Ben Shapiro is not a good speaker and misrepresents the dignity of the Jewish religion, then who do you suggest? Because I don't see a lot of Jewish speakers trying to fight the left and their evil views. I never saw Ben Shapiro as a Rabbi. I just saw him as a figure that speaks about issues for the right on the political spectrum. You do know he's been the most hated person for a while right? Why throw him more hate from his own community? I think that this time you got this wrong. Did you give him a call first to inquire about what he does? If you were to give him advice, what would that be? I'm not a Jew, but I have gained a lot of respect for the Jewish community because of him, you and many others. When I hear about you all throwing insults at each other, makes me wonder if you all are fighting for fame or if you really want to help your own community. Will the famous Hillel, the one who wouldn't get angry, be ok with all of you smearing each other? I'm referring to the leadership figures of the Jewish religion.

[@terraturn343]

I'm sorry but you clearly don't understand. We beed to rebuke heresy when we see it. That's why Hillel, however kind, always made sure to not mislead or say false things about Torah. He represents the jews for millions, but doesn't understsnd the theology of it.

[@pianosonata5029]

@@terraturn343 Well, only you all know what heresy constitutes in your religion. But the smearing against each other, that will come back to haunt you. With Christians and Muslims, one would always see divisions. Judaism is the one that has been holding the unifying flag for a long time. I'm pretty sure you can work on your differences much better than to embarrass each other this bad. You are an example to the world, and I hope you continue to be one.

[@terraturn343]

@@pianosonata5029 you're right but not completely. We are more unified, but reform and conservative movements, reconstruction, all lead to assimilation. Every generation of reform kids will care less and less about Torah and end up atheists in this world, and oftentimes not even halachically jewish. We need to rebuke heresy when we see it.

[@terraturn343]

@C D Thank you! B"H I try to be as helpful as I can and correct any torah misunderstandings when I have a grasp of it. I should say likewise, you have been very firm with your words, and make things clear.

[@MOISHE401]

It's not heresy it's the SHITAS HURAMBAM. As the geumra Says אין בין.... לימות המשיח אלא שעבוד מלכיות

[@TheDAT573]

I'm not Jewish. I listen to Ben Shapiro every single day. He has advice has helped me greatly in my life. I listen to the advice that he gives others, when they call him with their personal problems or questions about life. Ben Shapiro is an amazing person, he is so smart, and he so honest, straightforward and incredible person.

[@petermichelson5002]

That’s why I said he is a fraud!

[@eliedecastro5716]

I know Ben his father etc (not friends) He is from my neighborhood, I have prayed in his synagogue He is a religious O Jew . good man good father..good family

[@tamarfischer283]

@Briscoe17555 I even heard him say lately that he isn't a specialist in judaism. This to me looks like the lashon hara channel

[@josephgrunfeld9927]

If he is what rabbi yoram says, you may not learn torah from him. Jewish law is.... see tractate CHULIN..You may not learn torah from a heretic..he does say things that are against lewish believes NOT TO INSULT ANYONE , BUT THE EXPRESSSIN JUODEO-CHRISTIAN' IS ALSO not right .because the christian beliefs are from judaism. He keeps using this expression

[@sheeshables_]

WELL NO WONDER YOU AREN'T JEWISH, YOU LISTEN TO HERETIC BEN SHAPIRO. IGNORE HIM!

[@fatlarry1184]

With all the anti-semites out there why pick on Ben? He goes out of his way to avoid referencing the Torah when dealing with Gentiles. His private life is not on view. Anyway, people watch Ben for his take on politics not for religious instruction.

[@tal8871]

@C D actually he is leading many Jews to become closer to Judaism and then learn the truth from a rabbi. Nobody is filtering through Bens political interviews looking for Torah explanations lol

[@frijoffred6633]

@@tal8871 exactly!! no jew is being led astray by what ben says!! if he mentions something the people search it up! he is very carefule not to mention things from the torah veiw to get people to agree with him on subjects that is according to the torah

[@michaelserebreny454]

I’m sorry but that whole Ben=MaybeMoshiach thing almost killed me 😂

[@michaelserebreny454]

@@niciesman1419 or a court jester trying to be king Solomon. Or the Fox thinking he’s a golden-haired Lion about to warm the valley.

[@segasys1339]

lol

[@meirharel4258]

הקנאה מוציא אדם מהעולם

[@hrithiksingh3690]

I need Ben to react ASAP

[@solartree9301]

To fix himself or to fight back?

[@isaacz2002]

@@solartree9301 this guy is not ebbed Jewish his last name is Singh he is a Sikh pagan idol worshipper

[@solartree9301]

@@isaacz2002 he could also be a convert you never know

[@isaacz2002]

@@solartree9301 maybe but usually you change your name. I don’t think anyone would carry a pagan name.

[@ShaareiZoharDaas]

​@@solartree9301not if he kept that last name

[@driedfruitspakistan8229]

I’m Muslim and I like Jews 👍

[@eldruidacosmico]

I'm christian, they don't like any of us.

[@teshuvahnow2839]

@@eldruidacosmico why do u say that? I love everybody. I’m a jew! We don’t hate people though we do hate idol worship. Has nothing to do with the actual person. We hate it cuz God hates it. Whatever God Hates we hate. That’s it. Everything He loves we love. He loves His creations including people. They just must be or noahide or Jew no other religions and cults. It’s very simple. Blessed be God the one and only creator.

[@mrmeseeks5933]

@@teshuvahnow2839 what's nohide? I've got no clue about judaism live nowhere near a rabbi and want to know the difference in jewish teaching to christian teaching

[@greuss2105]

@@teshuvahnow2839 wait are u muslim, coz im muslim and have same views about not liking idol worship.

[@greuss2105]

@George Raptis yes, wel most

[@rileyholbrook911]

If Jews arn't supposed to hear the debates of Atheists or Christians, then how do you know about it?

[@israel7valdiviez17]

Because he is a rabbi he has the mental clarity and knowledge of Torah to be able to study the subject and not stray from G-D and Torah in order to properly educate the people on the subject, that way a not so knowledgeable people that try to study the subject by himself, wont stray from Torah

[@madeleinehoward-frank1025]

@@israel7valdiviez17 Or probably that they are easy to find on KZbin.

[@promotingkiruv1948]

Great question. You can ask Rabbi Reuven questions on WhatsApp at [phone] I think that if the context of what the rabbi says in this video is listened to more carefully, his point becomes more clear and understandable in this specific context.

[@reacher9856]

Rabbi Reuven wasn’t always a rabbi. He used to be a multi-millionaire Wall Street guy and had quite a life before turning to The Creator.

[@natanshaashua9935]

@@promotingkiruv1948 Nowadays he prefers you ask questions on his app Bezrat HaShem. He has answered a lot of my questions and you can see other people's questions.

[@shelleysherman2655]

Ben speaks as a political commentator and happens to be an Orthodox Jew. He does not function as an authority over chokim or posokim. Slandering his name here is a chilul Hashem. Ben Shapiro is a strong supporter of Israel and the Jewish people and if more of our young people spoke up as he does, the world would be a better place. Yaron sounds like he is jealous that he has millions of subscribers less than Ben. Shame on you Yaron Reuven

[@shelleysherman2655]

@A D oooh my gehinom!!!

[@torahislife459]

If you don’t have the respect to call a Rabbi that toils in Torah and makes so many self sacrifices a Rabbi then why are you even here and commenting? Shame on you for sounding so arrogant Sherman. You obviously never watched any other videos and only clicked on this one to slander against

[@khananiyelizgelov4996]

Nothing to be jealous about him and don't shame the Rav

[@PawsomeFeeders]

Stop

[@digitalgearhead]

BIG TIME GENIUS!!! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT Ben is the greatest defender of the Jewish people and conservative values!! It’s a disgrace to try to denigrate him!!!

[@digitalgearhead]

C D please post a link to the video

[@digitalgearhead]

C D Ben never ever said that God doesn’t exist. You’re taking his words out of context and using it to create an agenda!!

[@digitalgearhead]

C D post a link to a Ben Shapiro video where he denies any Jewish principles

[@digitalgearhead]

C D You didn’t say it, the speaker in the video said it!!!! Also, can you post any Ben Shapiro video where he denies any Jewish values.

[@Jl-lq5en]

He is smart but his views are essentially heretical he is unaware of what the Torah actually says.

[@rutbrea8796]

I simply Love this teachings, why? Because you are telling us exactly what our CREATOR, SAVIOR and REDEEMER, want to hear. Why not love the ONE WHO gives us life, freely, as a GIFT! Not because we deserve it, but because HE, blessed is He, wanted to have children that would become a family to HIM. Does this statement sounds familiar to your DNA? Who in this world doesn't want to have a family? Who wants to be alone? I believe no one! Family is a part of us. HaShem, blessed is He, IS A VERY PART OF HIS CREATION. And those who don't believe this truth, is really a miserable person. Life is a GIFT not a privilege! Yet, there are those who deny this truth because of foolish pride and self recognition. These kind of a person is definitely a heretic and idol worshipper who feels comfortable in living a life of personal gain and deceit.

[@mountainjay]

The Asarah Maamaros (chikur hadin 5:1) says eternal hell means only 4 generations in hell and even the gemara doesn't say eternal but rather multiple generations.

[@user-rz8lg5dd3q]

You are a smart Rabbi. Baruch Hashem. I agree with you.

[@danielyosefm7940]

Oh boy here we go lol

[@Michael_Kelsey]

I said the same thing :p

[@rosavaldivia9616]

I admire Ben Shapiro you're the idiot

[@shamayim2001]

I don’t like what Shapiro said. Who is he just bc he wears a kippa and talks well? He shouldn’t wear a kippa and that’s it . The Christian dude was all happy to hear all this too. How embarrassing

[@torahislife459]

@C D how can someone admire a person (Ben) that watches half naked women dancing.... these people are so wrapped up in secular nonsense they don’t even see how disgusting it is

[@torahislife459]

@C D yup it’s on bens channel, reaction to some filth cardi, I had to block the channel so I never see any more videos from him, you don’t even have to click the video to see the filth

[@EVERDIDI]

Thank you Rabbi Reuven! I recognize that it is not easy for you In these types of Torah classes - you are putting your reputation on the line by going against very famous figures that unfortunately have been mislead and confused in matters of Torah. Thank you for helping us connect to authentic Judaism and Re-connect in a pure way to the Almighty HaShem ! I hope that HaShem will help you To be successful and will help all of us to do the Will of HaShem WHOLE HEARTEDLY and with the right kind of UNITY and peace. May HaShem bless you and your loyal helpers that spread the words of the Holy Torah ! BaYom Hahu Yihiye HaShem ECHAD ushmo ECHAD !!! Thank you HaShem for true Torah teachers !

[@eliedecastro5716]

I know Ben his father and kids (we are not friend) He is from my neighborhood, I have davened in his Shul with him and his family .. Ben is a good religious Jew , a good moral person...Good family

[@brians5122]

the point of the video was to show Shapiro's heretical viewpoints he exhibits on Judaism not to determine whether he seems like a nice guy or not.

[@eliedecastro5716]

@C D Can you quote what Ben said? and where

[@brians5122]

@@alexandereisen3486 You do know the penalty for even trying to defame a kosher Rabbi who has already done and is doing so much good for Am Yisrael will get a person ETERNAL torture in GEHINNOM. I would delete your comment ASAP if you still want to save your soul.

[@alexandereisen3486]

@@brians5122 I’m sure I’ll be sitting right next to you in Gehinnom for all your lashon hara to another Jew.

[@alexandereisen3486]

@@brians5122 be careful would you say, you think you’re too perfect to be judged??

[@joshwander7007]

Is this a sad joke? Nice attempt at trying to grab publicity. What rabbi publicly publishes Lashon Hara?

[@torahislife459]

You have absolutely no clue who Rabbi Reuven is and what he does for the sake of Am Yisroel, why are you commenting these arrogant things? If you watched the Ravs other videos you would know why he speaks publicly about certain people/topics... you are the sad joke now.... trying to grab fame by calling out a Rabbi and being a title commenter.

[@joshwander7007]

Sorry to burst your Bubble, but “Rabbi” Reuven is not portraying a Torah value. Go find a real Rav!

[@joshwander7007]

I will be happy to purchase a copy for your “rabbi”

[@torahislife459]

@C D these people that are commenting all have problems with HaShem and are too wrapped up in the secular idol worship world

[@joshwander7007]

I don’t have any problem at all with Hashem, I have problem with people that call themselves rabbi and transgress the basic laws!

[@stochasticjihadi1031]

He isn't pretending to be or trying to be a voice for Judaism. He's a proud American Jewish guy. I watch him almost daily. Nobody is perfect. I laughed when he got vaccinated. Bet he secretly regrets that too. Life is confusing

[@richbum3725]

This rabbi talks so well and is really smart. It's easy to understand why an ignorant person or someone who is easily fooled will believe anything he says even when he is saying some really idiotic things.

[@richbum3725]

@C D you want to know what's more idiotic? Assuming that I am a jew, that I idolize ben shapiro, and thinking that I can't express my mind on youtube without punishment. I take some ideas from political parties and religions, but I am certainly not a follower of any party or religion. I kneel to no man. Second, I find Ben Shapiro to be annoying. He speaks like his opinions are superior to everyone else's. He has said many idiotic things. One that personally attacked my beliefs, was one of his recent videos where he talked down on men who where dress. I might be a crossdresser, but it doesn't make me less of a man. (Some bullets for you to fire back at me.) Lastly, as an atheist, it is my moral belief that no man should be punished for expressing his own opinions. It is sad that you believe in that.

[@mikhaell3524]

Wow. Such lashon hara! He is a good person. Nobody is perfect or divine. We all make mistakes. I like this rabbi but he is speaking lashon right now. Not cool

[@mikhaell3524]

@A D Im speaking lashon? How? What did I say bad against the rabbi? So me accusing him of speaking lashon is actually me speaking lashon hara? Ok whatever you say. I think your wrong on this one buddy. Im not putting a good person down.

[@avryeu]

ראשית, זה מכוער מאוד שאתה מוציא שם רע על יהודי ומשקר רק בגלל שאתה רוצה פרסום. הוא לא אמר שהוא לא מאמין בנשמה, הוא אמר שהוא לא יודע מה קורה עם הנשמה אחרי המוות. הוא לא אמר שהוא מקיים את התורה רק כי יש בה דברים טובים לאדם והוא לא מאמין בנשמה, הוא אמר שזה משהו שמדרבן אותו לקיים את התורה. דבר נוסף, הרמב"ם עצמו אומר שהמשיח יהיה מנהיג גדול=פוליטיקאי. ובעניין של חיים אחרי המוות, הוא מתאר את מה שהרמב"ם אומר, על הנאה מזיוו השכינה. תחיית המתים, הוא אומר שזה יכול להתבצע בכלים מדעיים וזה לא סותר את דברי חז"ל.

[@mosherothmistrovsky2290]

Rambam didt say that

[@mosherothmistrovsky2290]

A politician is something diametrically opposed to Moshiach. The art of politics is a lie, and Moshiach will teach the Truth. Read the prophets

[@starstreamir3817]

So, (my apologies if I'm understanding incorrectly), at a little before eight minutes the speaker is basically saying that, according to the rules of his religion, that it is forbidden to have any kind of meaningful discussion or conversation with those who's beliefs don't align with your religious doctrine, because of the possibility that it may cause you question your beliefs. It kind of comes across like saying that it's forbidden to dwell or associate with the "unwashed heathens", because their wretchedness may rub off on you. Maybe I'm misunderstanding. ...I truly HOPE that I'm misunderstanding. If not, it's really not a good look, if looking down, (whether in pity, hatred, or a combination of both), on others because they are not part of your particular ethnoreligious group, is actually written into the rules which are the very core of your religious doctrine. That sounds eerily familiar.

[@brians5122]

it's based on the sources mentioned in the lecture and the premise that many people are ignorant and don't look into the actual SOURCES from the Torah and know very little about Judaism... they could potentially take what they hear at face value and could potentially be influenced into believing even heretical belief sometimes......or some can also be influenced by heresy even if they know better because heretical beliefs release impurity on a person which could influence their mind and behavior as well. Christianity emits the most dangerous type of impurity as the Rabbi mentioned and warned in several of his lectures...

[@lbnFadl]

Who cares if it's a "good look"? Either you believe in the religion or you don't. If you change it for optics then you never really believed in it. It was just your "team" or your 'cultural identity'. Religion was around before liberalism and it will be around after it. It doesn't need to and and never should change to suit liberalism's sensibilities about a marketplace of ideas or its ideal of everyone singing kumbaya together as atomised, individual consumers together despite their pre-enlightenment differences. Many of Islam's adherents have this figured out, Judaism's mostly do, and Christians would do well to take note if they want to religiously survive in any meaningful sense.

[@tl2286]

It's more like "don't talk with reform, masorti and messianic jews"

[@CesarMorales-ld5xz]

You don't understand what he is saying and why he is saying it could you discuss rocket science with someone that holds a doctorate in rocket science and you didn't even graduated from high school would you be able to understand his equations and theory s if you are ignorant on a subject you are unqualified to make any kind of judgement because you are judging out of ignorance

[@starstreamir3817]

@@CesarMorales-ld5xz 🤦‍♂

[@ChromeTztizit]

Thank you for the clarity of this video. The clips you used as proof and the scriptural refutations you brought in your defense was thorough and clear. This was the all the things I wanted to say about Shapiro but couldn't put into words.

[@sheeshables_]

A masterpiece lecture, Rabbi! Thank you.

[@angelanbayern5302]

Ben is a political commentator. Every now and then, at the end of his show, he throws in his take on Torah readings (symbolism, the message, etc.) but he does not claim to be a rabbi or anything like that. Last week he ended his show with the some possible messages about the Cain and Abel story. Was fascinating. Overall, how can it be bad for both non-Jewish listeners and Jewish listeners to contemplate the meaning of Scripture?

[@angelanbayern5302]

@Rome Bradley Martin Does he need authority to discuss a topic? Haven’t you, assuming you were a student once, ever conversed about the meaning and symbolism of something you read? By your logic, everyone but professors should shut up and accept standard interpretation.

[@angelanbayern5302]

@C D Anyone who takes every word any man says as truth is a fool. Anyway Shapiro has a whole list of items out there that he posted in which he admits his viewpoint was wrong. I also just watched an interview of him on Behind the Bima. Very humble about his religious knowledge.

[@nossonelchananeliyahyuklei3833]

Thanks for the information

[@eilenedavidson2607]

What shul does this rabbi teach at? I want to make sure I don't go there to hear his lessons on lashon hara.

[@brians5122]

the Rabbi has an obligation to warn the public about public speakers that teach heretical beliefs that oppose the Torah else the Rabbi could be held responsible by Hashem for not warning the public when the opportunity was granted.

[@torahislife459]

@@brians5122 thank you for your comments

[@torahislife459]

@C D 💯

[@brians5122]

@@torahislife459 glad to be of service and thanks and Chazak for yours as well!

[@torahislife459]

@@brians5122 👍

[@jessicasamstein5173]

This is lashon hara & a chillul hashem FYI. It is people like you that separate the world. We are all ONE.

[@torahislife459]

Oh no another title commenters. Jews need to be united but not when they go against HaShem. If you even watched the video or any other videos by Rabbi Reuven, you would understand. Retract your comment. You are separating Jews

[@torahislife459]

@C D we don’t even know what this person is, could be a Ben fan girl. So sad these people don’t have a clue what the bigger picture is

[@ettabrummel538]

This is so erroneous and so inappropriate. In so many ways this is just unacceptable. Lashon hara mamash. Chillul HaShem and inappropriate. In the 70s I was just becoming orthodox Hasidic Jew and took classes in the summer seminar with Rabbi Friedman. It was astounding how many people he helped to come into Torah life. You're trashing not only a fellow jew, but you are trashing a Jew who stands for tzidkus and is devoted to the Lubavitcher Rebbes directives of kiruv. This rabbi needs to learn some Torah Basics before he starts taking the responsibility of influencing people.

[@sashaariellagoldmanaaron2847]

Thank You for your Shiur Rabbi Reuven !!! You speak the true and lot of people can’t handle but please continue teaching Us the Emet of Torah my Rabbi May HaShem bless you Shavua Tov 🙏✡️

[@andrewfine2576]

Thank you Rabbi for you shiur. I wish for Ben and all Yidden to return to Torah and thereby HaShem. It’s not too late for Ben. BH he should get on track as should I. May you be blessed endlessly in all your work

[@torahislife459]

Well said!

[@torahislife459]

@@zaharabardavid you haven’t got a clue have you. Don’t make arrogant comments when you don’t know how much Rabbi Reuven goes through for the sake of am Yisroel. Shame on you

[@torahislife459]

@@rachelcohen683 Chas veshalom, why would we want money? Are twisted are you? We are stopping your Loshon Hara and nasty unwanted comments toward our Rav, there is no need for you to be here. Stop trolling and go say Mincha

[@eilenedavidson2607]

@@torahislife459 It looks like there are more comments from people who see how bad the lashon hara is. Not many people approving of this video.

[@torahislife459]

@@eilenedavidson2607 because they are all title commenters. on all other videos by Rabbi Reuven those fools don’t comment, they only like Judaism when it’s convenient for them

[@torahislife459]

Baruch HaShem for this Shiur👍

[@rafoageaeatef4169]

You want to praise G-d for this חלול ה׳ and לשון הרע? What did G-d say to שאול when he brought the sheep of עמלק to sacrifice? "וַיֹּ֣אמֶר שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל הַחֵ֤פֶץ לַֽיהֹוָה֙ בְּעֹל֣וֹת וּזְבָחִ֔ים כִּשְׁמֹ֖עַ בְּק֣וֹל יְהֹוָ֑ה הִנֵּ֤ה שְׁמֹ֙עַ֙ מִזֶּ֣בַח ט֔וֹב לְהַקְשִׁ֖יב מֵחֵ֥לֶב אֵילִֽים׃" "Samuel said: Does G-d have any desire in offerings and sacrifices compared to listening to His voice. Listening is better than sacrifices; To listen is better than the fat of rams." (1 Samuel 15:22).

[@rafoageaeatef4169]

@C D It's incorrectly accusing someone of heresy. Its an obligation when its real heresy, but not in the way Yaron does and against an actual heretic.

[@rafoageaeatef4169]

@C D Why do you consistently defend someone who is spreading לשון הרע? Even if someone is a heretic, you can do so without spreading לשון הרע.

[@IronTonyStark]

@@rafoageaeatef4169 Do you know what לשון הרע is?

[@torahislife459]

@@ballbro613 stop trolling, learn some Torah instead of playing Basketball

[@serfardi]

The minute Ben started talking to some of the Christian scholars, the rabbis when off on him.

[@lbfinebe]

You just publicly spoke Lashon Horah about a Jew publicly . You are no judge to decide if he is or is not a heretic. You turn a lot of Jewish people away from a religion

[@mcmforever2644]

see at 11:10 he says "what I do know and the reason why I am religious". what it means is that Judaism has no better claim then any other religion for being divine. so isn't the rabbi right?

[@mcmforever2644]

@A D I think we have to consider where he is coming from. he didn't have the typical Jewish upbringing. so I think that calling him a pope isn't the best thing or even effective. saying the truth like I wrote in my previous reply is the most important and effective.

[@torahislife459]

Why are you opening your mouth when you have no clue who Rabbi Reuven, you don’t know how many people he has brought back to HaShem.

[@torahislife459]

@C D wow! Truly an amazing comment! Chazak

[@chayarivka9903]

Ben Shapiro is highly logical, I don't see a problem with voicing questions, doubts, or saying "I don't know". Like most Jews, he is a 'soul in progress.' Many Jews haven't studied Jewish mysticism. Ben differentiates between personal views & Torah views. He doesn't say Mashiach is a politician..he says Mashiach will be a political figure. HUGE difference. Ben usually parses his words carefully. Perhaps you should be careful with your word selection as well. This seems like loshon hara, Rabbi. Not the first time I've felt this way about your rants. I think it's time to unsubscribe.

[@chayarivka9903]

@C D Get a better dictionary. Many years ago as I became religiously observant, I didn't believe in all those 13 except as wishful thinking by those I didn't understand. My relationship with Hashem took many years to grow. Ben Shapiro believes in living as an orthodox Jew, is raising his kids to be observant too. We're not here to judge each other, but to help folks as they travel their personal paths. I think the Rabbi needs to choose his words more carefully & not villify other Jews who are on a lower rung of the path we are all trying to follow. If Ben was anti-religion or anti-Torah, I might understand the Rabbi's rhetoric; in this case, I think he's overstepping.

[@dannywerner6599]

I completely agree with you Chaya Rivka.. יישר כוחך וחזקי ואמצי

[@batyaruddell9201]

@@chayarivka9903 I hate to think who he's going for next.

[@miniDrew4]

You are literally not saying a thing about Ben that is true. You should be absolutely ashamed of posting something like this in public (or honestly saying it in private) that is nothing more than lashon ha'ra gamura. He specifically does not quote religious texts in his political debates. He sometimes shares a parve vort from the parsha on his show. He absolutely believes in Torah, is a practicing Jew, etc. Hashem Yiracheim aleichem. I am disgusted by this video.

[@brians5122]

Give one specific thing that was said about Shapiro in the video that isn't true? Shapiro specifically gave answers that people could misconstrue as fact due to the fact that he wears a kippah and his followers see him a genius.....Shapiro was the one who chose to preach his heretical beliefs on Judaism in a debate forum with an atheist that was halachically forbidden to take place to begin with..Shapiro is the one who decided to portray his own take of Judaism with off the cuff heretical answers without looking into them...If only Shapiro would quote kosher religious texts with SOURCES...unfortunately he did not and presented many heretical statements in a forbidden debate with an atheist. the Rabbi has an obligation to warn the public about public speakers that teach heretical beliefs that oppose the sages and needless to say are in partnerships with J and J missionaries else the Rabbi could be held responsible by Hashem for not warning the public when the opportunity was granted. Watch part 2 BEN SHAPIRO AND HIS DANGEROUS FRIENDS to see how disturbing this story really is... Also Please learn the laws of Lashon Hora more in depth...[see: Chofetz Chaim Part One, The Prohibition Against Lashon Hara, Principle 8, Seif 5]... Also I would delete your post ASAP as it is actually in fact lashon hara by you to be posting this on here against a Kosher Rabbi who is fulfilling his obligation.

[@miniDrew4]

@@brians5122 The heretical beliefs he accuses him of are inaccurate.

[@brians5122]

@@miniDrew4 Shapiro's heretical beliefs that go against the Torah are what is inaccurate.

[@argol21]

the Torah also says not to speak or listen to lashon hara or rechilut both presented in abundance here.

[@torahislife459]

@A D chazak!

[@torahislife459]

@C D chazak

[@argol21]

your hate and divisiveness only emphasise my point.

[@brians5122]

Ben Shapiro partner Andrew Klavan is a big messianic jew and xtianity promoter at One for Israel...what does that tell you?

[@Jl-lq5en]

You can speak about public figures especially if they distort Torah. You can also talk about someone for business or schidduch purposes. Learn the Halacha

[@levyburns4163]

Rabbi Rueven - "Setting the record straight, counselor." God bless you with victory.

[@Baruch-Hashem]

Victory is never tearing somebody down, but educating and brining them up. He could have called out public speakers without the Loshen Hara. Rabbi Reeven is very knowledgable, far more than me, but He should have known better. Saying "public speakers that teach heretical beliefs that oppose the sages" as opposed to somebodies name.

[@levyburns4163]

@@Baruch-Hashem Lashon Hara doesn't apply in cases like this. If someone is distorting the torah - the Chofetz Chaim writes that it is a mitzvah to denigrate them and speak against them. You're misquoting the halacha, very common mistake.

[@MOISHE401]

@@levyburns4163 correct that's when there is real heresy. Paraphrasing the Rambam isn't heresy

[@levyburns4163]

@@MOISHE401 Dismissing the idea of the afterlife as later inventions, imported from foreign cultures is certainly a heretical belief.

[@MOISHE401]

@@levyburns4163 cleansing process isn't after life? Isn't he referring to reincarnation?

[@striker613]

@Rabbi Reuven ...'Science is NOT " a philosopher mind set". The Rambam was a well known physician who studied both the medical science of his time and also was the authority on Jewish law!

[@heathermciver2081]

am all for the truth, but I have a question. I am not familiar with all of your lessons, Rabbi, but before we publicly shame someone for doing an incorrect action, maybe due to lack of education, should we speak to them privately first.?? Are we supposed to give them a chance to do teshuva before speaking about then to everyone? I am sure you know the Torah and what takes priority... I am hoping to hear myself what is okay.

[@aaronkohler6846]

Thank you rabbi very very muck. Every thing that comes out of your mouth is emit please keep up the good wook. Your the best🔯🔯🔯🔯🔯🔯🔯

[@lr4837]

Its sort of funny how wrong Reuven in this video, going against the majority of true torah scholars about most topics

[@frijoffred6633]

exactly...a lot of rabbanim have said the opposite of a lot of things this 'rabbi' claims here

[@yosefiskhakov8417]

This hit hard!

[@nandinibandhini]

No. Totally not but then again I am not a (naive) kid. Be inquisitive.

[@TheDAT573]

I would gladly vote for Ben Shapiro to be president of the U.S. He is smarter than any one running or in office right now. We should be so lucky as to have Ben Shapiro as U.S. president.

[@michaelleahy6848]

@Rome Bradley Martin would you stay in California if you were going to be subject to tax on your net worth, even after you leave the state, for the following 10 years?

[@michaelleahy6848]

@Rome Bradley Martin many people are leaving ahead of this proposed tax. Once it gets passed into law, it would be too late, and it would follow the wealthy citizens out of state. DeAnna Lorraine is an example of someone who is running, so I would encourage you to support her bravery with your vote

[@michaelleahy6848]

@Rome Bradley Martin The San Francisco Business Times (Aug 18 online article): California’s proposed wealth tax includes an unusual twist - the tax would apply to former residents for 10 years. The pace of departures among California’s wealthy may have reached the point that lawmakers anticipate a rush to the exits if they adopt a first-in-the-nation wealth tax that’s projected to raise $7.5 billion annually from about 30,000 residents. The proposed wealth tax would charge a rate of 0.4% on net worth above $30 million.

[@michaelleahy6848]

@Rome Bradley Martin People live in states despite taxation. Until it becomes untenable. Or you have job mobility.

[@michaelleahy6848]

@Rome Bradley Martin The Census Bureau also estimates that 132,266 more people left New York City for elsewhere in the country from July 1, 2018, through July 1, 2019, than arrived there from elsewhere in the country, which adds up to 1.6% percent of the city's 2018 population of 8.4 million.Sep 2, 2020

[@annamariasoprano7212]

So true, his opinion becomes other people's knowledge..Scary...thank you Rabbi Reuven

[@torahislife459]

Your 100 percent correct.

[@torahislife459]

@Hebrew Nazarite because they are lost in Judaism, they follow anything that they want to, they follow a Mitzvah when it doesn’t obligate them.

[@torahislife459]

@Hebrew Nazarite no, I once was one of those lost people but Baruch HaShem Rabbi Reuven helped me come back to HaShem so I know, they don’t care about Rabbis or shuls but when they see a popular man say something about religion they will eat it up so quickly, not even knowing what it is, then the heretical thoughts will enter their mind, for example I know a boy in Yeshiva that strait up doesn’t believe in HaShem. That’s sickening, and you know why? Cause people like Ben are so integrated into the secular world they have absolutely no idea that what they are doing or teaching is wrong.

[@torahislife459]

@A D HaShem Yishmor I did not know, thanks for telling me. Now I know he has no clue what HaShem is

[@torahislife459]

@Hebrew Nazarite lol u didn’t even read my comment. Why are you here? What’s your purpose? What can you gain?

[@isaacslevy]

Ben Shapiro is a rationalist and doesn't claim to be a Rabbi.

[@jesusmenjivar2954]

Keep fighting for the teachings of HSHM through the "Torah" and many holy books like ketuvim, neviim, Zohar etc. I'm just a learner

[@europeannoahide9382]

You have to be aware that Gentiles are forbidden to learn from Zohar.

[@ywiitter1177]

So much Loshen Horah here

[@chatisawasteoftime]

R' Yosef Mizrachi, whom you recommend highly, also debates Christians and atheists.

[@richardfranks5167]

Why would the Rabbi keep listening after the 1st heretical statement? Even mentioning a heretic gives them more power.

[@jakobw135]

Have you ever interviewed Ben Shapiro? Shouldn't he have a chance to DEFEND himself from your accusations? Don't you think that MOST Jews have enough SENSE and WHEREWITHALL to answer atheists?

[@MegaHd69]

I knew this dude was full of it when he said Ben doesn’t believe in things he can’t see and Inferred god lol Ben has literally addressed this and times you just have to have faith because there is no physical proof

[@user-xw5bb3oz1z]

Stumbled on this video and thought it was a brilliant lecture by the Rabbi and most of what he said I fully agree with, until he said “2.5 billion Muslims want to kill us.” I’m a 48yr old Muslim and have yet to meet a fellow Muslim who would want to do such a despicable act. I live in London’s Stamford Hill area where you find Synagogues and Mosques side by side with no hostility. You may be surprised to hear this but most Muslims respect Orthodox Jews as we recognise that they are God fearing. Thought I’d clarify this point for what it’s worth.

[@RabbaniRealty]

The motivation of this video is rooted from jealousy.

[@barbaraschwimmer1338]

U R TWISTING HIS WORDS ' PURE REASON ALONE' DID YOU GET THAT? IS HE MY RAV NO...........NO... AND NEITHER R U

[@Moogles1982]

Rather than call him out on potential mistakes, why don’t you reach out to him and attempt to educate him? Perhaps he’s simply misinformed and he’d appreciate your knowledge. This speech would hold more weight once you’ve spoken to him an he flat out refused any rabbinic proof you presented him.

[@brians5122]

Ben Shapiro partner Andrew Klavan is a big messianic jew and xtianity promoter at One for Israel...what does that tell you?

[@urigobey100]

because he isnt a rabbi, no real rabbi will speak such lashon hara about jews

[@urigobey100]

@A D how dare you ask me such a question? while you defend your fake rabbi that speaks disgusting lashon hara about another rabbi....

[@urigobey100]

@A D you see now you are showing your true level of intelligence and IQ - if you were a real Torah Jew you wouldnt be doing this.... you are sick

[@stosito48]

How was it possible that Reb Meir learned for “Acher” the Heretic?

[@zoomonkeydotcom2005]

He starts out this clip by calling a Jew with a question “an idiot” ... He can jump in the river with that kind of nastiness over a question. He says “an idiot asks if Ben Shapiro could be mashiach...”. This man is a mean spirited individual. Of course Ben Shapiro is not mashiach but why categorize the question with such nastiness. He’s an over zealous radical fanatic with that kind of attitude.

[@ThatGuy-sd3zl]

(Typed before premier) I don’t know. Ben deals a lot with issues on certain aspects on immortality. He’s not a Rabbi and if he’s so focused on politics and not Torah he’s certainly subject to making mistakes. I don’t follow him anymore but do use his arguments when it comes to abortion and anti-trans debates. I definitely wouldn’t learn Torah from him. I would be interested to know why he never inquired further of the philosophical and scientific arguments that the Torah provides as proof for the afterlife and its validity. I mean there are many strong scholars in Orthodox Judaism that present evidence. But, I’m looking forward to this upcoming lecture.

[@aaronseldes767]

I disagree

[@josh31673]

@@aaronseldes767 With what do you disagree and why?

[@tamarfischer283]

Firstly ben is part of the modern orthodox community. He thinks like they do, and if you dont like it, argue against their hashkafa and dont make this personal and loshon hora. He comes from a baal tshuva family and never went to yeshiva, so what do you expect? He never established himself as an expert or authority on Torah and anyone who mistakes him for a rabbi because he wears a kippah is responsible for his own naivete

[@ThatGuy-sd3zl]

@@tamarfischer283 Shapiro himself argues that people should not speak outside of their field of expertise, yet he does exactly that when he talks about Torah. Speaking your opinion about Torah when you have a large following is problematic because as the Rav said “someone’s opinion is someone else’s knowledge”. If he misrepresented Torah, now thousands of people believe in falsehood. Ben may be a nice guy and I’m sure would give the shirt off his back if he could, but what he says about Torah will damage other people’s ideology.

[@tamarfischer283]

@@ThatGuy-sd3zl I'm not saying he doesnt deserve some criticism. I have often been irked by things he says. Still, he doesnt speak of torah claiming expertise and he says many more things that are inspiring so I dont think that focusing on him as a HERETIC and talking about it for an hour is warranted. I think it's appropriate to say "just because the guy is prominent, smart and a capable arguer, that doesnt make him an authority on torah or moshiach " then you tell me what Torah IS and leave ben Shapiro out of it

[@urigobey291]

ummm this is called Lashon Hara.... Ben is a devout religious Jew and of course he believes we have a soul and you are cherry picking at his debate which is not about religion....

[@brians5122]

first off he said he doesn't know...second of all it's very much a fundamental belief of chazal as various tractates of the talmud mention it and is in fact alluded to several times in the Torah for example Genesis 44: 32 ......when a person wakes up in the morning they say modeh ani...seriously its crazy to even think what he said if he is truly "a practicing Jew"

[@urigobey291]

You guys are clearly morons

[@brians5122]

@@urigobey291 nice empty response with no substance MORON! The Facts with Sources speak for themselves.

[@urigobey100]

@@brians5122 no it is you who is the moron for believing that Yarron is a real rabbi....what rabbis speaks such disgusting lashon hara....you have been fooled, he is a scammer

[@brians5122]

​@@urigobey100 Shapiro has an obligation to display proper Judaism to the public as does any Jew period. But his level of responsibility is magnified even more so by default as not only a famous Jew but one that wears a kippah and claims himself to be orthodox. And to up the ante he actually was preaching. He was preaching heretical beliefs on Judaism in a debate forum with an atheist that was halachically forbidden to take place to begin with. Ben Shapiro partner Andrew Klavan is a big messianic jew and xtianity promoter at One for Israel...what does that also tell you? see part 2: BEN SHAPIRO AND HIS DANGEROUS FRIENDS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6LbnJWMZ8mWi9E the Rabbi has an obligation to warn the public about public speakers that teach heretical beliefs that oppose the Torah and needless to say are also in partnerships with J for J missionaries else the Rabbi could be held responsible by Hashem for not warning the public when the opportunity was granted.

[@kymclayton9416]

Jeremiah 23:5

[@jonathancohen6084]

Watch Shapiro pretty regularly. Love the political commentary, never thought of him as a source for Torah teachings. I actually saw him get wrecked by Joe Rogan when asked about the reasons behind why Jews don't eat pig. Clearly his Torah knowledge is severely lacking. That being said, I can understand how many Jews who don't know our teachings very well could interpret his words are truth, when they are against the Torah, so the Rabbi has a very legitimate point here. To be fair, in the clip you showed he said "political figure" not politician. David Hamelech by virtue of his position as ruler over the kingdom was a "political figure", as were many of his descendants suspected of perhaps being the Mashiach. So I think Shapiro might be right on that one...

[@Jl-lq5en]

There is an argument in the Gemara and by the Sages not everything needs an explanation. Shapiro should not have tried to argue pig is unhealthy or anything just simply you say we believe all the Torah therefore the Torah says to not do something you dont do it.

[@Mindhumble]

19:55 ashkenazim dont say that btw the sefardim added many things into their prayers based on kaballah since the time of the arizal. to the point though, *resurrection* is a fundamental, but the concept of *reincarnation* eventhough it is true, however it is not a fundamental. when speaking a permitted form of loshon hara it is critical to be precise and not to embellish or exaggerate, especially if you are going the route of possibly branding him a heretic, you have to be precise in what he is mistaken as this makes all the difference. once he is a heretic beyond doubt then it is permitted to exaggerate in order to stop people from following him, but i understand you are basing your calling him a heretic mainly on this point and 2 other points. to illustrate the difference between a heretic and an ignoramus, if someone is not aware that there was a king called amon he isnt a heretic, he is called ignorant, as long as he believes that the torah is true, however if he is aware of the verses which speak of him and still denies, then he is denying the torah. in the case of reincarnation i would say even more so he is maximum an ignoramus, if he isnt aware of the sources of something which isnt mentioned explicitly in the torah as reincarnation.

[@Mindhumble]

@C D again i agree he shouldnt be spreading heretical views, but at the end of the day he isnt trying to be a torah authority for jews, as he himself admits, but because of the job he has he ends up having to make "interesting" debates and he ends up speaking to all people on the philosohpical spectrum and he has to speak the language of philosphy. and as i pointed out he must believe in some sort of soul as he himself in rabbi reuvens video here says clearly that he believes we go to God after life here, and not with a body, so clearly he believes in something like a soul, just he is calling it something different for some reason. i assume that a soul in nonjewish/philosophical circles has a different meaning than our usage of the word soul. again dont learn torah from him and discourage others from doing so, but to call him a heretic is dangerous and you have to be 100% to say he is that bad. see chap 4 of chafetz chaim and the chap about speaking l'toeles where he says explicitly calling someone a heretic is worse unless he clearly is.

[@Mindhumble]

@@raulcastro6545 what a joke, how about you ask a sephardi rabbi what he thinks about that.

[@Mindhumble]

@C D he is obviously not jewish and is just trolling i think. i think i saw him troll on another channel. i must say it is lucky for him though that he isnt jewish, as the chofetz chaim points out in his halochos of loshon hora, that speaking about a whole group of jews is still loshon hora and in fact it is infinitely worse as it is considered loshon hora on every single individual in that group. if the punishment for one word of loshon hora is incredibly terrifying, you cant imagine what speaking loshon hora about a whole group, which includes people like the vilna gaon, rashi, the rosh, the satmar and gerrer rebbes to name a few, shocking.

[@Mindhumble]

@C D we do have to remind ourselves...this is the internet after all, so dont put expectations too high :)

[@Mindhumble]

@Bobby Tawil this is my point, eventhough the consencus today is that reincarnation is true, it doesnt mean that if one doesnt believe it he is a heretic. This is my point, that resurrection IS a fundamental and reincarnation isnt, so this cant be used to say someone is a heretic, as proved succinctly by you bringing rebinu saadyah!

[@andrewsimons1213]

This is the first time I hear someone talking against manis Friedman I'm shocked.

[@kenbennoach2141]

Search on KZbin for "Rabbi Yaron Reuven Manis friedman" to see several evidence packed videos exposing the evil manis friedman

[@ezraeidenbom7010]

What about Rabbi Tovia Singer? I respect him, is that fine?

[@ralphwhitman2554]

The use of reason is, in fact, an essential part of our faith. Indeed, many Torah Commandments are driven by reason. (Of course, in addition, there are מצוות, Commandments, חוקים, Divine Royal Edicts, which transcend the limits of the human intellect.) Thus, all the Mitzvohs come from God, השם יתברך. Therefore, the importance of reason is also from God.

[@MrTrashcan1]

@C D I'm just curious--two rabbis whose videos I've been watching, Skobac and Tovia Singer, both say what Shapiro said--that gehinom is a temporary soul cleansing that lasts for up to a year. So they are wrong?

[@brco2003]

Amazing how you forget his first name, but then talk about him for 40 minutes.

[@brians5122]

the Rabbi has more important things to remember like facts on the Torah besides Shapiro's first name..also he remembers his last name on the spot without hesitation...so what is your point?...I'd advise you to get a life.

[@brco2003]

Brian S yes, his memory is amazing. I apologize.

[@brians5122]

@@brco2003 delete the comment

[@brco2003]

Brian S which comment?

[@brians5122]

@@brco2003 if you apologize and are sorry why aren't you deleting the first comment?...it will delete the rest as well.

[@XXieroXX]

What is the problem with Rabbi Friedman?

[@Apashutyid]

He has no problem with Rabbi Friedman he has a problem with anyone who doesn’t see the world the way he sees it

[@brians5122]

​@@Apashutyid These are not the Rabbi's personal opinions here these are facts based off the Torah. The Torah is the will of Hashem and therefore what Hashem wants us to follow. There is no debate or opinion here regarding whether Shapiro and Mannis the Menace say things heretical to the Torah when it is obvious they say things completely counter to Maimonides 13 principles of faith as well as other things that counter chazal and are very dangerous since in doing so they can potentially cause the masses to sin through a fake ideology that people may misinterpret as Judaism. It is also a chillul Hashem in representing Judaism the wrong way. They also do not bring sources to anything they say either which is another sin unto itself and also validation they are egotistical have no yirat shamayim and disregard Hashem's word.

[@terraturn343]

@@simplytek9479 it's not a shaming. It's a warning to keep away from his channel/him.

[@zacharykalker5595]

So when he quotes the rambam, who is the author of the 13 ani maamins, which you say is a prerequisite of mashicach, is the rambam heretical??? Also, you can’t do Kiruv if you don’t talk to an atheist

[@zacharykalker5595]

@C D no it’s not - if you would actually listen to his show, you would see that he does quote the rambam, rabbi Reuvein said that every thing he says on Torah is heretical. Second point - the Mishnah that he quoted said that any conversation is such

[@torahonly1571]

He means talking to an atheist in a casual manner, not for the sake of bringing close to G-d. Where case has its differences on how to apply it

[@torahonly1571]

@Zachary Kalker you can't deny Techiat hametim and then quote the rambam, whats wrong with you man?

[@zacharykalker5595]

@@torahonly1571 i believe in techiyat hameisim as much as a Jew should, I was just pointing out what Shapiro had said in the past

[@mandyadler4536]

The whole point of talking to an atheist is not to agree with them....You're supposed to present the correct Torah viewpoint.

[@isaacslevy]

I listen to Ben Shapiro for his political commentary. His abortion, trans, economic, general American history debates, and many more, are epic.

[@mentat001]

Usually you know what you are talking about. Here, you are not being fair. Not everything that can be attacked should be attacked. Choose your topics more carefully.

[@brians5122]

@C D Exactly!

[@torahislife459]

@C D chazak!

[@jdub2378]

Maybe Ben living in Florida would give him some proper Torah knowledge. Cali modern Judaism doesn’t sound very religious

[@themosinguy6508]

Hey guys what’s the occupation of Ben’s wife? there’s a small rumor going that “she’s a doctor folks”-benny o’ shapiro

[@drunkmexican814]

All I got to say is there is a reason this guy has only 16ishk subs and ben has hundreds of thousands.

[@drunkmexican814]

@C D I wouldn't say I'm religious but I do have my own beliefs and they align a lot with bens politics. Plus, I came here just for the fuck of it because all I hear you guys complain about is that he talks over and faster than other people. I didn't come here to make a big deal or get triggered like you just did over a comment. As for a fan boy? Yeah sure. I don't watch his stuff because I know this world is beyond saving so there is no point for politics other than how we can all live with equal opportunity and for mental sanity. 👍 one of them up votes on your comment is me by the way, just stay mellow, why you gotta get triggered?

[@torahislife459]

@C D I’m done with these commenters lol they are just non religious, uneducated, arrogant and rude. They have no clue who Rabbi Reuven is and just comment from the title, I call these people title commenters, they just want to start rivals

[@torahislife459]

Thank you Rabbi Reuven for this Shiur.

[@naomikaheni2081]

rabbi you are my inspiration

[@avryeu]

First, it's very ugly that you put a bad name on a Jew and lie just because you want publicity. He did not say he did not believe in the soul, he said he did not know what happens to the soul after death. He did not say that he keeps the Torah just because it has good things for a person and he does not believe in the soul, he said that it is something that motivates him to keep the Torah. Another thing, Maimonides himself says that the Messiah will be a great leader = a politician. Resurrection, he says it can be done with scientific tools and it does not contradict Judaism.

[@mcmforever2644]

see at 11:10 he says "what I do know and the reason why I am religious". This innocent looking statement is a very big deal. what it means is that Judaism has no better claim then any other religion for being divine. he might be a very good and nice person personally, but isn't it important for somebody to point that out?

[@avryeu]

to claim a Jew is heretic by a video, is a disgusting thing to do. You need to be ashamed of yourself. What are you, Sanhedrin?! You will be judge by hashem.

[@realSamAndrew]

I see at least one flaw here. The rabbi claims that Ben thinks the mashiach will be a politician. He did not say that. He said "political figure". A chief rabbi can be a political figure. Anyone who has a large audience and influence on social policies can be considered a political figure without being elected or in formal office, or a politician. Exact words matter. Even the ten commandments must be read precisely.

[@realSamAndrew]

@C D Do you know if Ben had a dictionary handy at the time he made that statement? Is Al Sharpton then a private citizen and not a political figure? What about the director of Planned Parenthood or the CDC? Or founder/director/spokesperson of a large charity? If you want a narrow definition perhaps. .but you must personally ask Ben Shapiro before you know for sure.

[@barbaraschwimmer1338]

BEFORE BESMIRCHING A JEW GET UR FACTS STRAIGHT (IN PUBLIC NO LESS) HE WAS ASKED ABOUT OUR DIETRY LAWS AND EXPLAINED ;I DO NOT KNOW THE REASON, IT DOES NOT MATTER THIS IS HOW MY FATHER HAS EATEN AND HIS FATHER BEFORE HIM . MEANING JUDIASM IS NOT BASED ON LOGIC. AND WHAT U R DOING NOW IS NOT EXACTLY CALLED YIREI SHAMAIM

[@motog4-75]

It was all going ok till you mentioned rabbi mannis Friedman. What has he said to upset you? The man is a big chacham & we also say שבעים פנים לתורה.

[@sonofblessed]

It is appropriate to respect that he is a rav, but it is also important to note that Ben Shapiro is a political commentator whose views on Jewish subjects are not intended as educational sources. It insufficient to describe him as a heretic. First and foremost he ascribes to a rationalist perspective that is relatively modern in scope and seems to lean on the some of the views of the Rambam. Also, this is what it seemed the rav was trying to refer to when he said that Shapiro doesn't believe in the unseen, but it isn't true to infer that he doesn't believe in God, which he does. Reuven's description was that of a classical apikores in contrast to a rationalist perspective. There are many Jews walking around with rationalist views - is it correct to say that they are all apikorism, which is harder to achieve than that. The same could have been achieved in this video without mentioning his name as the listeners would have been able to figure it out.

[@sonofblessed]

@Rome Bradley Martin Sorry, I meant that the person who _made the video_ is a Rav.

[@sonofblessed]

@Rome Bradley Martin i wanted to make sure that you understood that I wasn't referring to him as a rabbi because it seemed you were responding to that. He is not necessarily an authority in any official sense of the word. Where he does excel is more of an informal nature, marked by his apparent propensity to understand, describe, analyze, and to arrive at solid conclusions on the topics he discusses. So he is not an authority, but displays understanding. However, what does this have to do with the video at hand?

[@sonofblessed]

@C D How is kefira defined by Jewish sources?

[@jessicajalfonso2505]

Thank you rabbi for your explanation

[@yanlipelis7584]

This shapiro guy is "lot" grew up in california and still maintain a some shred of jewdaism good for him . Mr yaron reuven . U barley survived in nyc . Had u lived in California ur beard and yarmulka would be rainbow 🌈 colored

[@israel7valdiviez17]

no the rabbi is right he is only doing G-ds will and speaking out about a subject of uncertainty that is causing trouble in the Jewish community and giving the Torah's take on the subject he teaches Torah in the most raw form therefore clearing up any uncertainty on the Torah side

[@yanlipelis7584]

@@israel7valdiviez17 since when do we look at our entertainer s for guidance or think that they are a messiah ? No rational person would do so. And no rational person goes on the attack of a guy who does claim to be a rabinic authority of any kind .

[@israel7valdiviez17]

@@yanlipelis7584 apperantly alot of people do look at entertainers like ben for guidance hence the reason why the rav had to speak out against him so that they dont stray and become lacking in true faith in G-D

[@yanlipelis7584]

@@israel7valdiviez17 which rational person will look guidance from a person saying outload "and a word from our sponsors"?

[@yanlipelis7584]

@@israel7valdiviez17 the very fact that in today's day and age we have so many rabbis claiming to be the tru faith in God . Is why we need a jewish leader to take us back to Israel and establish a Torah government . There is no way we can survive the cultural assimilation .

[@bobbygotthesauce8204]

Glad found this cuz I love truth knowledge nd Ben Shapiro always made have questions bout him as a Jew nd I’m not even a Jew

[@NormBa]

It's fascinating, perhaps revealingly so, how allergic observant Jews are to conversations that have the potential of proselytizing them away from their faith. Surely a faith of such fragility is deserving of spirited pushback..

[@matisyahup613]

Rav Yaron is a man of truth. Ben is a modern jew. I say see the good in everybody, we live in a crazy world and we are all lost. Personally I think more like Rav Reuven and tend not to care about secular matters like politics.

[@matisyahup613]

@C D I hear what your saying. Rav has a point to expose lies, like I said he is a tzadik and a man of truth. But Am Yisrael is completely lost. Its so abundantly clear that we need moshiach to come and restore the torah to its pristine state, and give the people a perspective worth believing in, and then people like Ben Shapiro wont have a platform.

[@kodeshlashem]

The video with his claims should come sooner, and against every claim there should be an evidence from the sources, otherwise it's not that strong. the claim of no afterlife can very simply be disqualified from the Mishna at Berachot Haroe (ch. 9) 54. משקלקלו הצדוקין ואמרו אין עולם אלא אחד Etc. the part where he is not sure if there is a soul or not can simply be disqualified from King David כל הנשמה תהלל יה - how does he explain the final verse in Tehilim then? another simple evidence also from Berachot 10. - מה נשמה שוכנת בחדרי חדרים אף הקב"ה בחדרי חדרים Etc. but anyway, I would suggest a style which is not so aggressive, keep in mind that we're talking here about our fellow jew, and he does go against reform conservatives gays, feminists Etc. which is notable. perhaps a better thing would be simply to contact him about those things and talk to him...

[@tal8871]

Yeah I agree. I would love to see a world where Jews could unite and love one another instead of pester each other like crazy. I mean heck, if rav Reuven can’t accept Ben Shapiro who can he accept? In my opinion we should be friendly to conservatives and reforms too, because this can turn them into Baal Teshuvas, but to just rebuke them angrily? Doesn’t seem as effective...

[@kodeshlashem]

@C D Who said he goes against the Torah and Hazal? maybe he is simply not learned, going against Hazal is something that someone actively does, he simply do not have the knowledge, he's not a Talmid Chacham, I think it's pretty clear that he is not a Rav and the public knows it. I have left a comment about this in one of his videos (Bens) I think he should leave this political thing and learn Torah, politics is not right for high class individuals.

[@kodeshlashem]

@@tal8871 If Rav Reuven chose to do so I would imagine that he consulted with bigger Rabbis about it, he seems like a good Hashkafa Rav, but in order to disqualify someone you should first show what's wrong in oppose to what should be, this should be the introduction, I have watched the first couple of minutes of this video without understanding what was the issue. only after being shown the video where Ben made his claim about the afterlife, soul Etc. it was more clear.

[@ryanjohnston1268]

Shouldn't he be lowered in to a pit ,But not raised out according to Jewish law?

[@dawabrasil]

Great Shiur! Many of the public speakers do not know enough to speak publicly! And Judaism is a very tough and complex issue for them!

[@michaelleahy6848]

Dovid Hamelech was also a politician

[@michaelleahy6848]

@A D the problem with making replies hinting that I am heretical merely because Dovid Hamelech utilized shrewdness in ruling, is that you have no real knowledge of me. You are welcome to invite me over for a Shabbos meal, to learn some Torah, to understand hashkafot. Even anonymous posts may be a risk for loshon hara

[@tbishop4961]

It's gotta suck to be this miserable all the time

[@fitzbilly3915]

Straight lashon hara rabbi, you are wrong. Ben is a good jew and you are taking away parnasa from him by doing this. What about that , the torah says not to take away parnasa from another jew. You twist his words for your own shir. Have you even listened to him?

[@SequoiaCrown]

Ben's Shapiro general knowledge is anecdotal and on specific topics it's generally hearsay.

[@ZeviWineberg]

Are you Torah??

[@rachelabraham5488]

He is smart and we love him

[@alexandereisen3486]

@Hebrew Nazarite no offense but this rabbi was an absolute wretched person, Wall Street psycho. He learns some Torah and now has to preach to all of us. Ridiculous

[@alexandereisen3486]

@Hebrew Nazarite no I agree sorry. I’ve seen this guy go off in Rabbi Manis Friedman as well . Sorry it just really frustrates me to see a Jew go after another Jew in a public forum. Ben Shapiro and Manis Friedman are good people, good pious jews. Even if one does have a disagreement with something they said, to call them a heretic on KZbin???? Come on this is beneath us, it really is.

[@alexandereisen3486]

@C D honestly if I have to chose between living in this world with your Rabbi and his cult followers that worship him like a pagan idol or Gehinnom. I think I will chose Gehinnom

[@alexandereisen3486]

@C D don’t worry I’ll be with you in Gehinnom.

[@alexandereisen3486]

@C D with all your lashon hara on the internet about another Jew Hashem will give you the best seat in the house in Gehinnom

[@JamesEdwards-td7bi]

I am sorry for my future life.

[@Ktontonet]

Why you think Rabbi Friedman's teachings are not 100% acceptable?

[@jonathansheldon8771]

With certainty and theatre you tear down one person after the next. The prerequisite is that the person be popular. Then he becomes subject to this persons diamond loop. He builds nothing. Contributes nothing. Inspires no one. And would like to take fame from those he attacks with his self righteousness. This is not helpful, this is not the purpose of a Rabbi. Don’t be fooled by his act.

[@mcmforever2644]

would you please point out what's is not true in what the Rabbi said? if it is true then isn't it important that somebody should stand up and say it, so that people should know what the true Torah position is on these topics?.

[@jonathansheldon8771]

@@mcmforever2644 It's not my job to inspect someone else. My job is to introspect myself and better myself. To go after other Yidden personally, ridiculing, belittling, and cursing them is detestable and not what Rabbi's do. Anyone can destroy. Why? Reserve your hate for the many that hate us. Do battle with them. To me a Rabbi inspires, is positive. Did you ever hear Reb Moishe Feinstein speak like this about another human being let alone a Yid? You can add to this list any Litfish or Chassidishe Rebba with rare exception.

[@jonathansheldon8771]

@C D I added my objection to the Motzei Shem Ra and Rechilut of this -. Using his own logic one needs to call out wrong. He's wrong! I call him out. What I object to is the constant dribble of attacking other Yidden. He drives strife and division. My comment is intended to bring awareness to this one track approach to his world view. We are G-D's chosen. We are his Kinderlach. How fond are you of those that attack your children?

[@jonathansheldon8771]

@A D Am I Jewish? You can ask the rabbi. He seems to know who is Jewish and how Jewish. Can you please point to where the Chofetz Chaim asked this person to tear down other Yidden? I didn't know Ben was looking to do anything to attract people to a Kehilla. You owe Ben an apology for insulting him.

[@jonathansheldon8771]

@A D What is that?

[@Mindhumble]

9:20 he clearly believes in an afterlife as he says later in the video after death we have communion with God, so when he says he doesnt believe in afterlife or a soul you have to know which version of afterlife he is talking about, as he may be referring to the chrisitianversion of the afterlife. and about him saying there is no soul, that is clearly not what he means as he says we go to God after death, and that is what we call the soul, but he seems to be saying we are the soul and not that the soul is something separate. im not seeing how when taking both statments together how you can say he is kofer of the resurrection and the afterlife. i think the most probing question to clarify what ben really holds is how judaism started, does he believe that Hashem spoke to us at sinai, any clips of him about this?

[@Mindhumble]

@C D i agree he should learn more but again, that doesnt make him more than an am haaretz who happens to have a big voice. the fact that he has a following only changes the halacha in as much as we may warn people to stay away from him. as i pointed out when he says he doesnt believe in the soul, he clearly doesnt mean it as you and rabbi reuven understand. if he says that we go to Hashem without a body, that IS the soul, just he associates his consciousness with a soul so he doesnt see the need to call it something else, which technically is correct as our soul isnt this thing fluttering around, it is our mind and consciousness. we are made up of a body and soul. the body generically speaking isnt conscious, and the soul is where our awareness is.

[@jimb6554]

@@Mindhumble The Ibn Ezra in Yesod Morah holds that the part of our soul that survives after death is our intellectual thoughts & memories & that it returns to the Active Intellect which somehow is G-d. Prophecy is allowing your mind to transcend & attach itself to this Active Intellect & to internally discover the truth of G-d's will. Something like that anyways.

[@antoniajane5442]

Has this man got anything good to say about anyone? A 'Rabbi' a 'Priest' a 'vicar' most people think they are good and kind, of course they have very different religious views, but you don't attack another Rabbi, or Priest etc. Interestingly, this man attacks Rav Dror - yet, he has not fought back.

[@jennysantiago2624]

Thank you 😊

[@rafoageaeatef4169]

When Ben Shapiro knows more than the "Rabbi".

[@brians5122]

Shapiro was saying halachically forbidden things he heard or thought off the cuff in a debate with an atheist that was halachically forbidden to take place to begin with. The Rabbi sources everything with kosher sources of the Torah.

[@torahislife459]

When Rafoage is so arrogant he makes fun of a Rabbi he knows nothing about.Get away, you have no clue how much Rabbi Reuven does for the sake of Am Yisroel. You haven’t got a clue

[@rafoageaeatef4169]

​@C D He's made a שם רע for himself. One should be very careful when calling someone a heretic. He has shown himself to be not careful at all, and just calling many people heretics. Furthermore, when he is proven incorrect (such as when he called Rabbi Sacks a heretic for not believing in the Exodus, even though Rabbi Sacks has stated that he believes in the Exodus and never made such a statement), he does not retract his statement. He just calls people he disagrees with heretics. This is חלול ה׳ and לשון הרע. Even if "Rabbi" Reuven was the greatest Talmud genius ever to exist (which he is far from), he has clearly shown that he has no respect for others, or the truth for that matter. If a Rabbi is not up to ethical standards, regardless of his being the smartest person in the world, he should not be listened to. Maybe "Rabbi" Reuven should end his heresy witch hunt and apologize to those rabbis who he falsely accused of being heretics. The only one doing מוציא שם רע here is this "Rabbi."

[@jojoroffe7743]

@C D he was making fun of Ben Shapiro, that he will make a video “disproving” (obviously not) the rabbi