The Secret to Being Heard • Yisro • Ep. 422

Discover why Moshe Rabbeinu listened to one man's criticism when thousands witnessed the same flawed system in silence. Parshas Yitro reveals the Torah's hidden framework for criticism that actually creates change—and the two tests that separate complainers from truth seekers.

This Torah podcast episode explores profound insights from Rav Yeruchem's Da'as Torah and the Vilna Gaon on what makes feedback worth hearing. What credentials does authentic criticism require? Through the lens of this week's Torah portion, uncover why Yitro merited an entire parsha—connected to Mattan Torah itself—bearing his name.

The episode culminates in a stunning story of Rav Israel Salanter, who chose public embarrassment over teaching a "beautiful" answer that wasn't emes (truth). His principle—"You can't build truth on a lie"—transforms how we understand spiritual growth, self-improvement, and mussar.

For those seeking deeper Torah wisdom, Jewish spirituality, and practical character development (middos), this exploration offers actionable guidance: the questions to ask yourself before you ever criticize another person. Weekly Torah learning that challenges how you give feedback—and whether you've earned the right to be heard.