The Mesillat Yesharim ("Path of the Just") is an ethical text composed in 1740 by the influential Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato. Considered by many to be the core text for anyone engaged in a serious quest for self-improvement, the Messilat Yesharim answers such basic questions as the nature of Man’s purpose in life as well as the proper and improper methods of drawing close to G-d.
In his course on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen develops the ideas presented in this important work, and makes each point relevant to the daily lives of his listeners.
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen teaches the nineteenth Perek of Mesillat Yesharim and discusses how to perform the mitzvot and the thoughts involved in this performance. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen teaches the next step of Chassidut in Mesillat Yesharim which teaches us about going beyond what is expected and reaching greater heights than before. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the next step of Mesillat Yesharim which involves Tahara, purifying our actions and thoughts. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
After discussing the steps of zhirus, zrizus and nekiyous, Rabbi Cohen reaches prishus, a fundamental step up in the service of G-d. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
In his continued discussion on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen speaks about the importance of learning mussar. This awe inspiring Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen elaborates on the application of 'nekius' in midot. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In his discussion of the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen elaborates on the application of 'nekius' in speech. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In his discussion on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explains that Nekius means keeping a distance from any hint of dishonesty or stealing. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video format.
In this shiur, Rabbi Cohen teaches about nikiyous, the next step in Mesillat Yesharim. This involves being exceptionally careful in our daily thoughts, speech and actions. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this shiur on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Cohen continues with the idea of zrizus and brings practical ways of performing our service to G-d with excitement and alacrity. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this shiur on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen delves into the concept of zrizus, and explains the energy and spirit one should have in performing the mitzvot and the service of Hashem. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen elaborates on the idea that we should not be content with performing mitzvot and good deeds, and instead we should strive to desire to bring holiness into this world. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this week's class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen extrapolates on the first step of zehirus, carefulness. He discusses the urging of the Mesillat Yesharim for us to be aware and careful of our ways in order to create a better future.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen examines the first steps in the Mesillat Yesharim's ladder for spiritual growth. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchok Cohen discusses how the first line of Mesillat Yesharim describes our obligation in this world: to be intimately close with G-d. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in MP3 and ipod video formats.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how unlike secular works, which are learned for the sake of knowledge, Mesillat Yesharim needs to be learned with the intention of internalizing it's fundamental ideas. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this class on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how one should perform mitzvot. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download formats.
How do we reach the exalted level of being considered a true servant of G-d? By imitating his attribute of Modesty, as described in Chapter 24 of Mesillat Yesharim. This Torah class by Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen is available online in streaming video, mp3, and ipod video download.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues to show how Mesillat Yesharim maps out the steps to achieving self-perfection within a Torah framework. This class is available online in streaming video, mp3, and ipod video download formats.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen shows how Mesillat Yesharim maps out the steps to achieving self-perfection, beginning with Zehirut, caution. Rabbi Cohen teaches that, to achieve this level, one must be careful and scrupulous that all of one's actions are in accordance with the Torah. This class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download.
In this class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Cohen discusses that man's purpose is to take pleasure in G-d. How? Through following His Torah. This class is available online in streaming video and mp3 download format.
In this class on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the awareness of G-d and being in tune with His Will as the ultimate purpose of Man's existence. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and mp3 download format.
