Rabbi Moshe Haber

About Rabbi Moshe Haber

Daily class of Rabbi Moshe Haber Messilat Yesharim - Path of the Just ,Orchot Saddiqim,Orchot Yashar - Mussar Books

Publisher

Tiferet Shaul

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jan 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

614 episodes in the feed.

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   16 Oct 2026

   The Weekly Perasha Parashat Noah: The Danger of Selfish Taking October 16, 2026

   About this class The Torah describes the generation of the Flood as having corrupted the land and filled it with *Hamas*. This *Hamas* was not necessarily outright theft, but rather a widespread practice of taking small, seemingly insignificant items that fell below the legal threshold for prosecution. For example, individuals would take a single apple from a vendor's box, or a drop of fruit from a barrel, knowing that the law could not intervene. While these actions were not strictly illegal, they fostered a culture of extreme selfishness and a complete disregard for the well-being of others. This "legal but wrong" behavior allowed society to erode, as people prioritized their own desires above all else, operating on a "dog-eat-dog" mentality. G-d's decision to bring the Flood was a direct response to this pervasive *Hamas*, which represented an unfixable self-centeredness that destroyed the moral wiring of humanity. Noah, in contrast, was described as a righteous and perfect man, embodying a selfless approach to life. Noah's 120 years of building the *Teva* was a period intended to awaken the people, to give them an opportunity to develop their own moral compass and shift from a "taking" to a "giving" mentality. However, not a single person changed, demonstrating the difficulty of undoing deeply ingrained selfish wiring. The post-Mabul world, through Noah's example, established a new human paradigm where individuals can overcome inherent selfishness and choose to live with generosity and consideration for others. The lesson of the *Mabul* is that true human development involves building a personal moral compass that values giving over taking, even when no external authority is watching. Key points Hamas is taking what is not yours, even if it's below the legal threshold, demonstrating a complete lack of regard for others. This "legal but wrong" behavior, when widespread, erodes society by normalizing selfishness and undermining moral principles. G-d destroyed the world during the Mabul primarily due to Hamas, as it represented a deep-seated, unfixable self-centeredness. Noah's 120 years of building the Teva served as a prolonged opportunity for humanity to develop a moral compass and shift from a "taking" mentality to a "giving" one. The post-Mabul world, through Noah's example, established a new human paradigm where individuals can overcome inherent selfishness and choose to live with generosity and consideration for others. Midrash Rashi Sources citedTopics#ParashatNoah#Hamas#Selfishness#Mussar#JewishEthics#Torah#RabbiMosheHaber#MoralCompass#Giving#Taking#Flood#Mabul#CharacterDevelopment#TiferetShaulIn this class 0:00Introduction to Parashat Noah 0:30The Land Filled with Hamas 0:55Hamas: Petty Thievery Below the Law 2:02The Erosion of Society by Legal but Wrong Actions 3:17Hamas as the Reason for the Flood 4:31Why Hamas Destroys Society 5:49The Selfishness of the Rat Race 7:13The Need for a Personal Moral Compass 8:58Why G-d Destroyed the World 9:56Noah's 120 Years and Zero Change 12:27Noah's Purity vs. the Hamas Mentality 13:29The Progression of Selfishness 14:07Pre-Mabul vs. Post-Mabul Human Nature 16:40Noah's New World Order of Giving 19:49Water as a Symbol of Over-Abundant Taking 21:43The Message of the Mabul: Selflessness

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   15 Oct 2026

   Orchot Tzaddikim · Lesson 50 Humility: Balancing Conviction With Tone October 15, 2026

   About this class The class explores the nuanced application of humility and arrogance in daily life, moving beyond simplistic definitions. It addresses the "sketchy" nature of outward signs of humility, such as soft speech or simple dress, noting that these can sometimes mask underlying arrogance or be necessary for practical reasons. The core teaching emphasizes that genuine humility is reflected in one's internal state and intention, not just external behavior. A person should not feel embarrassed by simple living or believe that certain things are "beneath" them. However, the class also introduces the concept of a necessary "arrogance" in the service of G-d, drawing parallels to the special garments of the Kohanim. This "arrogance" is a firm conviction in one's spiritual path, even when it means differing from social norms. The challenge lies in expressing this conviction with a "humble tone," as exemplified by Noach, who was well-liked despite his unique lifestyle. This approach involves making others feel good and understood, rather than judgmental, when making personal religious choices, thus fostering stronger relationships while remaining true to one's values. Key points True humility is an internal state of not feeling superior or entitled, rather than merely external behaviors like soft speech or simple dress. Feeling embarrassed by simple clothing or believing certain things are 'beneath' oneself are indicators of underlying arrogance. There is a necessary 'arrogance' or firm conviction required in the service of G-d, as seen in the special garments of the Kohanim. When making religious choices that differ from social norms, one must maintain a 'humble tone' to avoid alienating others and to foster positive relationships. The 'humble tone' involves expressing one's efforts and intentions without judgment, making others feel understood and respected. Gemara Rambam Parashat Noach Sources citedTopics#Humility#Anavah#Arrogance#Gaavah#Mussar#CharacterDevelopment#JewishEthics#TorahStudy#RabbiMosheHaber#OrchotTzaddikim#PersonalGrowth#ReligiousGrowth#JewishWisdom#SelfImprovementIn this class 0:00Introduction to humility and its application 0:12Soft speech and simple dress as signs of humility 0:46Avoiding excessive concern for adornment 1:03The arrogance of feeling 'special' about clothing 1:37Removing adornment as a sign of unworthiness 2:16Lowered eyes and avoiding luxuries 2:36The 'sketchy' nature of outward humility 2:47Soft speech and simple dress are not guarantees 3:46Embarrassment over simple clothing is arrogance 4:22The importance of real intention in humility 4:48Nothing truly 'suits' you; avoid feeling superior 5:27The arrogance of being unable to live simply 6:14The necessary arrogance in serving G-d 7:07Example: Dressing for minyan vs. social pressure 7:53A humble tone with necessary arrogance 8:21Noach: Well-liked despite being different 9:55Navigating social situations with religious growth 11:26The humble tone: 'I'm trying' approach 12:29Avoiding judgment and maintaining pure intentions 13:26Applying humility when changing behavior 14:55The challenge of real-world humility 15:33Applying humility in personal religious growth 16:16Making others feel good while doing right 17:03Anavah to the extreme, but with a 'shmini sheb'shminit' 18:39The balance: conviction with softness

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   15 Oct 2026

   The Weekly Perasha Parashat Noah: Building a Selfless World October 14, 2026

   About this class The class explores the dual interpretations of Noach's righteousness and the significance of his role as a "follower" rather than a "pioneer" like Avraham. Noach's generation was characterized by extreme selfishness, leading to widespread corruption in all aspects of creation. G-d's command to build the Tevah, a seemingly unnecessary act, was a test for Noach to isolate himself from this pervasive negative influence. The Tevah represented a "mini-world" where Noach's task was to create a new reality based on selflessness and absolute trust in G-d. This involved constant service to others (the animals) and refraining from personal gratification, even within his family, mirroring the halachic principle of restraint during times of communal suffering. Noach's initial inability to envision a different future or pray for his generation highlighted his limitations as a follower. However, through the rigorous process on the Tevah, he shed the traits of selfishness and the need to control the future, ultimately emerging as a new man worthy of rebuilding the world on the foundation of Chesed (kindness). The symbolism of the Raven (representing selfishness and the need to know the future) and the Dove (representing selflessness and trust) further illustrates this transformative journey. The new world, "Olam Chesed Yibaneh," is one where blessings flow not from personal accumulation, but from selfless giving and unwavering faith. Key points Noach's challenge was to overcome the pervasive selfishness of his generation and his own nature as a follower who struggled to envision a different future. The Tevah served as a transformative process, forcing Noach to isolate himself and dedicate his life to selfless service, thereby creating a new foundation for humanity. G-d's command to build the ark "for yourself" was a test to cultivate selflessness, as Noach was then required to provide for all living creatures within it. The Raven symbolized the selfish mindset and the human need to control or predict the future, which Noach had to discard to fully trust in G-d's plan. The Dove, returning with an olive leaf from Gan Eden, represented the new world's foundation of selflessness, trust in G-d's providence, and the promise of divine blessing for those who live with kindness. Rashi Ohr HaChaim Ramban Zohar Midrash Shulhan Aruch Sources citedTopics#ParashatNoach#Noach#Mussar#CharacterDevelopment#Selflessness#Chesed#TrustInGod#Bitachon#Tevah#Ark#Mabul#Flood#JewishWisdom#TorahStudy#RabbiMosheHaber#OlamChesedYibaneh#JewishLearning #SephardicIn this class 0:00Noach: Great in His Generation? 0:55Noach Followed G-d, Avraham Found G-d 2:14The Tevah: Isolation from a Selfish World 4:08Noach's Nature as a Follower 5:44Noach's Hesitation to Have Children 6:51The Selfishness of the Dor HaMabul 9:14The Core Sin: Being Very Selfish 10:19G-d's Regret and the World's Reset 13:25Make for Yourself: The Test of Selflessness 16:41Building a World of Chesed 20:14Noach's Three Traits for a New World 21:53G-d Remembered Noach: A New Man 23:11Noach's Blame: A Follower's Limitation 26:18The Rule of Selflessness in Famine 29:53The Raven and the Dove's Missions 34:08The Raven: Getting Rid of Selfishness 38:58The Dove: Selflessness and Trust 42:49The New World: Olam Chesed Yibaneh

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