How to Give Mussar (Mishlei 12:14 and 12:18)

We never know the results of our actions, for good or for bad. Often direct criticism is the wrong way to give tochacha (rebuke/chastisement). Rav Hirsch: Taking an Esav and trying to make him a Yaakov won't make him a good Yaakov and won't make him a good Esav either. Yitzchak tries to rectify his error via the brachot he intends to give to Esav and Yaakov.


Delivered at the OU Israel Center, November 18th, 2018 (10 Kislev 5779)

This shiur is sponsored by Mel David.