Popular Shows by Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier

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Lech Lecha: A Diamond With a Flaw

Oct 17, 2026

1:04:17

Imagine two diamonds. One is completely flawless. The other has a tiny imperfection. Which is worth more? The answer might surprise you. Rabbi Shafier shares a powerful lesson from Avraham Avinu about the danger of becoming so consumed by our shortcomings that we lose sight of everything we've accomplished. Through the remarkable story of a struggling yeshiva bochur and the extraordinary example of Dovid HaMelech, discover why the greatest challenge isn't always overcoming our weaknesses. Sometimes, it's learning to recognise our own worth despite them. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 9

Jan 6, 2026

52:38

3

Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 6

Jan 6, 2026

26:22

4

Marriage Part 1 - Love is the Glue that Holds It All Together

Jan 5, 2026

53:23

5

Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 1

Jan 6, 2026

46:42

6

Marriage Part 5 - Women are from Venus

Jan 5, 2026

1:01:56

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Marriage Part 9 - Best Friends Forever

Jan 5, 2026

1:00:22

8

Marriage Part 7 - Love Won't Cure All

Jan 5, 2026

58:51

9

Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 5

Jan 6, 2026

37:27

10

Session 1 Introduction

Jan 5, 2026

33:34

11

Marriage Part 2 - Respect and Love

Jan 5, 2026

59:42

12

Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 4

Jan 6, 2026

35:12

13

Marriage Part 11 - I Hate Critisim

Jan 5, 2026

1:02:43

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Introduction

Jan 5, 2026

29:17

15

Marriage Part 4 - Men are from Mars

Jan 5, 2026

53:39

16

Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 7 & 8

Jan 6, 2026

57:46

17

Session #1 – A Balanced Sense of Self - It’s All a Gift

Jan 5, 2026

59:08

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The Marriage Seminar - Part 13: A Chosson's Guide (Only for Men)

Aug 9, 2026

1:04:17

Every smart young couple starts their marriage with the same dreams, goals and ideals. They’re one hundred percent sure that they will live in married bliss forever. Until they aren’t. Until the bickering, fighting and loneliness become second nature and they are left wondering where they went wrong. Unfortunately, making a happy marriage is not intuitive, and most couples make the same fatal errors when trying to build their Torah home. They’re not aware that these minor infractions are ruining the most precious relationship of their life. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 2

Jan 6, 2026

46:17

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The Tefilah Project #8 Pesukei Dzimra - Putting back the Wow into Nature

Jan 6, 2026

50:11

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Marriage Part 6 - Tools that Bond

Jan 5, 2026

1:01:50

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For those working with young couples: How to assess a marriage

Oct 20, 2026

1:18:24

You're a kallah teacher...a new Rov...a LCSW...and someone comes to you with a marriage issue. What's your next move? In his latest high-impact webinar, Rabbi Shafier reveals the exact blueprint he uses to guide couples through crisis. Here’s what you’ll discover in the replay: * The #1 phrase that instantly destroys trust (NEVER say this!) 😬 * The deadliest mistake to avoid when helping couples ❌ * The hidden key to unlocking lasting resolution 🗝️ ▶️ Watch here: https://mentormarriages.com/webinars 💬 Explore the Marriage Mentors program: https://mentormarriages.com/ This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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The Shmuz on the Parsha: Lech Lecha

Oct 17, 2026

47:12

The Courage to Be Imperfect How could Avraham Avinu fail a test and still be praised for passing it? Rabbi Shafier explores a fascinating contradiction in Parshas Lech Lecha that challenges the way we think about success, failure, and personal growth. Why do we find it so difficult to admit when we're wrong? And why can the fear of failure be more damaging than failure itself? Discover how to acknowledge your mistakes without allowing them to define you, and why accepting your imperfections may be the key to achieving greatness. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Sefer Yonah Part One - Introduction

Jan 6, 2026

14:40

25

Megillas Esther Section One - What to do with a Problem Like Vashti

Jan 6, 2026

1:07:24

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Session 16 Life Stinks Then You Die

Jan 5, 2026

31:27

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Marriage Part 3 - Equal Partners Different Roles

Jan 5, 2026

56:36

28

Part 8 WYSIWYG-What you see is what you get

Jan 5, 2026

57:58

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Marriage Part 10 - Why Couples Fight

Jan 5, 2026

1:17:40

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The Tefilah Project #3 The Power of Prayer

Jan 6, 2026

57:46

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The Tefilah Project #7 Brachos - Counting our Blessings

Jan 6, 2026

53:54

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A Short Shmuz on Succos: Just Ask for Mercy

Sep 22, 2026

27:48

What happens when you don't have a good argument for why Hashem should say yes? Rabbi Shafier reveals one of the most powerful ideas behind tefillah: we don't always have to come before Hashem because we're worthy or because we deserve what we're asking for. Sometimes we can simply ask for rachamim. From Sarah Imeinu's frightening encounter with midas hadin to the extraordinary power of the Yud Gimmel Middos, discover how tefillah can change the way we're judged, and why sometimes the most powerful words we can say are simply, “Hashem, please have mercy.” This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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The Marriage Seminar: Part 03 - Love is the Glue

Dec 1, 2021

59:42

Every smart young couple starts their marriage with the same dreams, goals and ideals. They’re one hundred percent sure that they will live in married bliss forever. Until they aren’t. Until the bickering, fighting and loneliness become second nature and they are left wondering where they went wrong. Unfortunately, making a happy marriage is not intuitive, and most couples make the same fatal errors when trying to build their Torah home. They’re not aware that these minor infractions are ruining the most precious relationship of their life. The Marriage Seminar will give you a new level of understanding of what makes a marriage work. It will coach you on the practical techniques you need to bring a new level of intimacy and love into your marriage.Make sure that your marriage doesn’t succumb to the same mistakes that Rabbi Shafier has seen so many others make. Listen to The Marriage Seminar and build the most satisfying relationship imaginable. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Session 3 Avos – Tapping into Ancient Merits

Jan 6, 2026

48:21

35

Introduction - Making it Real

Jan 6, 2026

56:26

36

Marriage Part 8 - the Hidden Secret of Appreciation

Jan 5, 2026

59:23

37

Session #5 – Arrogance and Anger - Living with Humility

Jan 5, 2026

1:03:07

38

The Tefilah Project #1 Prayer - A Changed Reality

Jan 6, 2026

49:14

39

Hilchos Shabbos Boot Camp Session 1

Jan 6, 2026

27:21

40

Part 12 A Fresh New Start

Jan 5, 2026

1:33:12

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Part 11 Controlling Emotions

Jan 5, 2026

55:03

42

Introduction

Jan 6, 2026

39:27

43

Are you Happy

Jan 6, 2026

43:13

44

Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart People Make When Dating

Jan 6, 2026

42:07

45

The Correct Hishtadlus

Jan 6, 2026

53:51

46

The Shmuz on the Parsha: The Dangerous Assumption Behind Every Argument

Oct 12, 2026

53:14

How did the Dor Haflaga go from complete unity to fighting so bitterly that they could no longer live together? The answer reveals a mistake we all make, often without even realizing it. Rabbi Shafier explores why we assume other people see the world exactly as we do, how that assumption fuels arguments with spouses, family, and friends, and one surprisingly simple way to stop a misunderstanding from becoming a full-blown machlokes. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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The Mussar Vaad - Perek 01 - Session 15 - Internal system and external system

Mar 15, 2025

39:01

In the final class of the first perek, Rabbi Shafier develops the idea of how important our actions are in both this world and the next. In this incredibly encouraging shiur, we learn the great potential within us and how to maximize our deeds for eternity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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The Marriage Seminar - Part 06: Women are from Venus

Dec 9, 2021

53:39

Every smart young couple starts their marriage with the same dreams, goals and ideals. They’re one hundred percent sure that they will live in married bliss forever. Until they aren’t. Until the bickering, fighting and loneliness become second nature and they are left wondering where they went wrong. Unfortunately, making a happy marriage is not intuitive, and most couples make the same fatal errors when trying to build their Torah home. They’re not aware that these minor infractions are ruining the most precious relationship of their life. The Marriage Seminar will give you a new level of understanding of what makes a marriage work. It will coach you on the practical techniques you need to bring a new level of intimacy and love into your marriage.Make sure that your marriage doesn’t succumb to the same mistakes that Rabbi Shafier has seen so many others make. Listen to The Marriage Seminar and build the most satisfying relationship imaginable. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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The Marriage Seminar - Part 05: Men are from Mars

Dec 9, 2021

53:39

Every smart young couple starts their marriage with the same dreams, goals and ideals. They’re one hundred percent sure that they will live in married bliss forever. Until they aren’t. Until the bickering, fighting and loneliness become second nature and they are left wondering where they went wrong. Unfortunately, making a happy marriage is not intuitive, and most couples make the same fatal errors when trying to build their Torah home. They’re not aware that these minor infractions are ruining the most precious relationship of their life. The Marriage Seminar will give you a new level of understanding of what makes a marriage work. It will coach you on the practical techniques you need to bring a new level of intimacy and love into your marriage.Make sure that your marriage doesn’t succumb to the same mistakes that Rabbi Shafier has seen so many others make. Listen to The Marriage Seminar and build the most satisfying relationship imaginable. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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The Marriage Seminar - Part 04: Equal Partners Different Roles

Dec 2, 2021

56:36

Every smart young couple starts their marriage with the same dreams, goals and ideals. They’re one hundred percent sure that they will live in married bliss forever. Until they aren’t. Until the bickering, fighting and loneliness become second nature and they are left wondering where they went wrong. Unfortunately, making a happy marriage is not intuitive, and most couples make the same fatal errors when trying to build their Torah home. They’re not aware that these minor infractions are ruining the most precious relationship of their life. The Marriage Seminar will give you a new level of understanding of what makes a marriage work. It will coach you on the practical techniques you need to bring a new level of intimacy and love into your marriage.Make sure that your marriage doesn’t succumb to the same mistakes that Rabbi Shafier has seen so many others make. Listen to The Marriage Seminar and build the most satisfying relationship imaginable. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Shmuz #325 The Moon Was Jealous

Oct 17, 2026

48:28

Can the moon really complain to Hashem? Can the earth make decisions? And what does any of this have to do with you? Rabbi Shafier takes us beyond the familiar stories of Parshas Bereishis to reveal an extraordinary dimension of creation that we rarely stop to consider. Discover how every mitzvah we perform affects the spiritual world, why even our smallest actions have consequences far beyond anything we can imagine, and the incredible power Hashem has placed in the hands of every human being. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Session 11 Why is Life so Difficult

Jan 5, 2026

31:17

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Session 5 I am the Soul

Jan 5, 2026

33:58

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The Tefilah Project #2 Why Daven

Jan 6, 2026

1:05:57

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Part 10 Developing Willpower

Jan 5, 2026

52:00

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Part 9 Knowing how to Fight the Fight

Jan 5, 2026

1:08:24

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The Tefilah Project #6 Affecting the Upper Worlds

Jan 6, 2026

55:21

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Session 6 Personal Requests 1 – Asking for Wisdom, Torah and Forgiveness

Jan 6, 2026

1:02:12

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Session #2 – Arrogance, the Unmet Greatness of Man and a Cure to Haughtiness

Jan 5, 2026

1:03:32

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Bitachon Series #20 Outcomes and Intentions

Jan 5, 2026

33:06

61

Bitachon Series #10 People Believe What they Want to Believe

Jan 5, 2026

22:52

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The Power of Davening

Feb 25, 2022

2:16

You get to talk to the Creator of Heaven and Earth. Isn’t that pretty amazing? Have a wonderful Shabbos! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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GYT Session 1

Jan 5, 2026

5:53

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Arrogance is a Lie

Feb 8, 2022

1:50

Know an arrogant person? This is for you This video is taken from The Shmuz on the Parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Tizaveh here: https://vimeo.com/394790017 This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Bitachon Series #16 This Too is for the Best

Jan 5, 2026

25:25

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The Guaranteed Way to Change Your Marriage Part 2

Jul 14, 2022

1:15:17

If you're looking for plenty of practical, hands on advice on how you can improve your marriage, this three part seminar is for you. Wherever you’re holding (iyH in a good place) these sessions will enhance your marriage- guaranteed! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Bitachon Series #19 Three Levels of Miracles

Jan 5, 2026

25:25

68

Bitachon Series #18 Seeing through the Veil of Nature

Jan 5, 2026

22:02

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Part 4 - Eternal lessons for an Eternal People

Jan 6, 2026

1:14:13

70

Session 1 What Kavanah Means and How to Attain it

Jan 6, 2026

42:07

71

Session #6 – Kavod - How to Ruin Your Life

Jan 5, 2026

1:18:03

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The Tefilah Project #4 Mechanics of Prayer - Your Main Heshtadlus

Jan 6, 2026

52:12

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The Tefilah Project #5 How to Speak so that Hashem Listens

Jan 6, 2026

49:41

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Think And Be Rich

Jan 6, 2026

56:50

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Part 7 Soton out of the Box

Jan 5, 2026

57:18

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Part 3 - Standing at the foot of the Mountain – session b

Jan 6, 2026

58:24

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What's Wrong with My List

Jan 6, 2026

58:17

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Perek 1 - Mussar Vaad 3 - Three Obstacles

Jan 7, 2026

37:46

79

Megillas Esther Session Four - On Death and Dinim

Jan 6, 2026

1:19:46

80

Perek 1 - Mussar Vaad 2 - The Foundation Of It All

Jan 7, 2026

33:04

81

Perek 1 - Mussar Vaad 1 - Introduction

Jan 7, 2026

36:21

82

Hilchos Kashrus Session 3

Jan 6, 2026

28:52

83

Judaism 101: The Voice Inside

Jun 21, 2026

43:03

Why do so many people achieve success yet still feel empty inside? In this thought-provoking class, Rabbi Shafier explores the connection between inner peace, physical health, and genuine happiness, revealing why external success alone can never satisfy the soul. Blending Torah wisdom with fascinating modern research, this lecture offers a powerful new perspective on what it truly means to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Living Through The Makkos - Part 2

Jan 6, 2026

1:18:14

85

Shavuos: Why Do We Learn Gemara?

May 13, 2026

6:27

Why do yeshivos place such enormous emphasis on learning Gemara — even when so much of it seems disconnected from everyday life? In this eye-opening and deeply inspiring shmuz, Rabbi Bentzion Shafier uncovers the true purpose of Torah learning and what it is really doing to a person beneath the surface. With remarkable clarity, he explains that every human being is a constant battle between the Neshama and the Behema, and that Gemara is not merely “information” or intellectual study — it is the very nourishment that gives the soul life, strength, and closeness to Hashem. This powerful shiur transforms the way you view learning Torah, revealing why deep Gemara learning is the foundation of spiritual growth, inner strength, and authentic Yiddishkeit. Whether you struggle with motivation in learning or simply want to understand why Torah matters so much, this shiur will leave you inspired and energized. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Living Through The Makkos - Part 4

Jan 6, 2026

1:05:14

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Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 3

Jan 6, 2026

56:22

88

Hilchos Shabbos Boot Camp Session 4

Jan 6, 2026

25:04

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Hilchos Shabbos Boot Camp Session 2

Jan 6, 2026

22:06

90

Make Marriage Great Again: How to Overcome Distance (Coach Menachem Show)

May 5, 2025

1:46:35

Rabbi Shafier and Rabbi Weissberg join Coach Menachem on the Let's Get Real Podcast. Listen to this frank discussion on overcoming disconnection, distance and communication breakdowns. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Session 8 Nefesh Habahami

Jan 5, 2026

31:06

92

Session 2 Knowing It and Feeling It

Jan 5, 2026

29:45

93

Session 3 Understanding Life Settings

Jan 5, 2026

32:09

94

Session 7 WYSIWIG

Jan 5, 2026

29:38

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Rabbi Shafier on the Coach Menachem Show

Mar 28, 2023

2:18:29

Taking Our Marriage to The Next Level - The Roles and Responsibilities of The Husband & Wife This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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Session 4 Learning to Enjoy this World

Jan 5, 2026

32:31

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Session 6 I'll Never Die

Jan 5, 2026

34:10

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Bitachon Series #9 To Believe and not to Believe

Jan 5, 2026

22:54

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Bitachon Series #1 Introduction

Jan 5, 2026

15:51

100

Shmuz #233 The Rosh Hashanah Shmuz

Sep 10, 2026

40:03

How should you feel on Rosh Hashanah? Joyful that Hashem is revealing Himself as King, or frightened by the knowledge that your future is being decided? In this powerful shmuz, Rabbi Shafier explores the surprising tension at the heart of Rosh Hashanah and why both emotions belong. He also tackles a question many of us struggle with: if we really believe so much is being decided, why is it still so hard to daven with urgency? Discover two powerful ideas that can make the reality of Rosh Hashanah feel real, transform the way you daven, and change the way you walk into shul this year. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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