No, this is not a music video. This is an excellent shiur from Rabbi Mizrachi, held at Lipa Schmeltzer's shul. First, he criticizes the newer movements of Judaism (I believe he meant Orthodox Judaism) and gave hints that these movements worship their leader(s) and one has a custom of screaming in the forests as a type of worship which is not condoned in the Torah. Although he doesn't explicitly say the names of these movements, I think he's referring to two Chassidic movements, perhaps Chabad and Breslov. The hints gave them away.
The Rabbi also invites Devorah Feldman to speak to him about her accusations against Judaism and her community in her books. The Rabbi states that the Torah can be scientifically-proven and Judaism is not solely a faith-based religion, unlike other religions. The most interesting part of the shiur is the Q&A from the audience, which I believe are Chassidim. Listening to their way of thinking and their types of questions is very eye-opening. The Rabbi claims that the Zohar as we know it is not 100% written by Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, but includes additions written later by other authors. The Rabbi provides scientific analysis in answering the questions.
And last of all, the Rabbi talks about Moshiach and our time. He reiterates that only 20% of the Jews will be saved, just like in Metzias Mitzrayim. It is clear today to everyone that out of the 13.4 million Jews in the world, only a tiny fraction is religious, and of these, even a tinier portion is truly G-d fearing.
An excellent shiur nonetheless. I look forward to future shiurim from the Rabbi held at Mr. Schmeltzer's shul.
