Popular Shows by Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier

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Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 9

Jan 6, 2026

52:38

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Teshuva Boot Camp Part 3

Jan 6, 2026

49:20

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Teshuva Boot Camp Part 1

Jan 6, 2026

46:40

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The Shmuz on the Parsha: Ki Seitzei: The Greatness of Man

Aug 18, 2026

59:47

What if you truly understood how much you matter? The Torah gives us a picture of the human being that is far greater than most of us imagine, with every mitzvah, every choice, and even every thought having an impact far beyond what we can see. In this powerful shmuz, Rabbi Shafier explores what it really means to be created in the image of Hashem, why understanding your own greatness is essential for growth, and how a stronger sense of who you are can transform the way you approach your life, your choices, and your potential. 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 5

Jan 6, 2026

37:27

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Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 4

Jan 6, 2026

35:12

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Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 1

Jan 6, 2026

46:42

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Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 2

Jan 6, 2026

46:17

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Hilchos Niddah Boot Camp Session 6

Jan 6, 2026

26:22

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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 7 & 8

Jan 6, 2026

57:46

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Shmuz 319 The Nefesh HaBehami

Aug 17, 2026

39:05

Have you ever wondered why you can feel deeply inspired one moment, only to struggle with the exact opposite feeling a short time later? That contradiction is built into the human being, and understanding it can change the way you see yourself, your struggles, and even the mitzvahs you perform. In this fascinating shmuz, Rabbi Shafier explores the two powerful forces within you, why Hashem created you with this constant inner battle, and how the choices you make every day gradually shape the person you become. Discover why this struggle is not getting in the way of your growth, but is at the very heart of what life is all about. 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 3

Jan 6, 2026

56:22

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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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The Shmuz on the Parsha - 03 Vayikra - 09 Behar - Covid 19 - Life Settings

May 18, 2020

55:45

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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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 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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Part 1 I don’t Recall Asking for This

Jan 5, 2026

37:40

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Introduction

Jan 5, 2026

27:47

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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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The Marriage Seminar - Part 12: Avoiding Destructive Habits

Feb 8, 2022

1:02:43

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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Session 16 Life Stinks Then You Die

Jan 5, 2026

31:27

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Marriage Part 6 - Tools that Bond

Jan 5, 2026

1:01:50

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Marriage Part 7 - Love Won't Cure All

Jan 5, 2026

58:51

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Marriage Part 11 - I Hate Critisim

Jan 5, 2026

1:02:43

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Part 4 The Role of Imagination

Jan 5, 2026

55:11

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Teshuva Boot Camp Part 2

Jan 6, 2026

55:54

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Part 3 The Function of a Successful Marriage

Jan 5, 2026

1:08:12

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Part 2 Forces in the Human

Jan 5, 2026

1:08:12

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The Shmuz on the Parsha: Shoftim: The Tiny Giant Called "I"

Aug 9, 2026

53:50

You want to be confident...but not arrogant. You want to work on your personal development, but cheshbon hanefesh is demoralizing. You know Hashem gave you talents and abilities- but are you ‘allowed’ to feel proud of your achievements? There are many contradictions when it comes to working on yourself, your middos and your self esteem. This Shmuz will help you discover the golden middle way within yourself. 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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I'm Not Married to the Facts

Jan 10, 2022

1:38

How is it that someone can study the complexities of creation and not be blown away by the greatness of Hashem? The answer? I’m not married to the facts. This video is taken from The Shmuz on the Parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Beshalach here: https://vimeo.com/388858703 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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Perek 1 - Mussar Vaad 1 - Introduction

Jan 7, 2026

36:21

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Part 5 A Diamond with a Flaw

Jan 5, 2026

55:11

34

Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart People Make When Dating

Jan 6, 2026

42:07

35

The Correct Hishtadlus

Jan 6, 2026

53:51

36

The Tefilah Project #1 Prayer - A Changed Reality

Jan 6, 2026

49:14

37

Part 9 Knowing how to Fight the Fight

Jan 5, 2026

1:08:24

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Part 10 Developing Willpower

Jan 5, 2026

52:00

39

Introduction

Jan 5, 2026

29:17

40

Marriage Part 9 - Best Friends Forever

Jan 5, 2026

1:00:22

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Session 5 I am the Soul

Jan 5, 2026

33:58

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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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S2 Ep. 15 | Five Habits Of Highly Effective Marriages with Kayla Levin

Jul 12, 2022

1:03:12

Deep Meaningful Conversations is a podcast for frum women by Alex Fleksher and Rivki Silver. In this episode they discuss Rabbi Shafier's best selling book, The Ten Really Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make. Mrs Kayla Levin builds upon some of the principles of the book as well as offering some of her own insightful thoughts on shalom bayis. 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: Love is the Glue

Nov 30, 2021

53:23

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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10 K Batay Yisrael What Married Wished they knew when Single

Dec 15, 2021

1:25:12

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I Married a Drill Sergeant

Jul 12, 2022

2:45

You want an amazing marriage… You Know Rabbi Shafier’s Best-Selling Book Would Help.Just One Problem. You’re Not Really A Book Guy (Or Gal)…*Introducing…The Ten Really Dumb Mistakes Video Book!*After a long, tiring day it’s hard to pick up a book and learn. Your brain is craving relaxation and entertainment. Sound familiar?*The Ten Really Dumb Mistakes Video Book* gives you a marriage manual in a set of short, upbeat animations that are fun to share together. Watch on the couch with your spouse or when you’ve got a spare three minutes.Now you can unwind AND learn something worthwhile at the same time. Take that, yetzer hara! Learn more here: https://shafier.clickfunnels.com/10-really-dumb-mistakes 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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Does My Husband Find Me Attractive?

Feb 7, 2022

1:31

“I know my husband is attracted to me but I don’t feel he expresses it enough” Listen now to hear Rabbi Shafier’s grounded response If you're looking for a tried-and-tested method to get your marriage back on course, you need The Ten Dumb Mistakes Very Smart Couples Make. It will coach you on the practical techniques you need to bring a new level of intimacy and love into your marriage- without the 💰💰💰 of expensive marriage therapy. Get your copy at www.TheShmuz.com or any Jewish bookstore 👍 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 Live 319: The Nefesh HaBahami

Jul 20, 2026

39:05

Why can you feel inspired one moment and completely unmotivated the next? Why do you genuinely want to do the right thing, yet still find yourself pulled in the opposite direction? In this thought-provoking shmuz, Rabbi Shafier explores the Torah's fascinating understanding of human nature and reveals why that inner struggle isn't a flaw, but the very reason we were created. Discover how every choice shapes who you become, why Torah and mitzvos have the power to transform you from within, and how understanding the battle inside yourself can change the way you approach growth, challenges, and life itself. 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: Eikev: Decision Making Made Easy

Jul 26, 2026

30:41

Decision Making Made Easy If you're looking for a shmuz on how to banish self-doubt and regret, we have one based around this week's parsha that would be just perfect for you. Alternatively entitled 'Who Put That Thought in Your Head?!' it will give you Rabbi Shafier's three-step plan on how to find genuine self-contentment. 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 07: Tools that Bond

Dec 10, 2021

1:01:50

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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Being At Peace With Yourself

Jul 7, 2023

1:35

It’s time to stop spinning your wheels, and start focusing on where you want to go in this world. 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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Appreciating Our Wealth - The pursuit of Happiness

Jul 16, 2024

1:08

Appreciating Our Wealth: The Pursuit of Happiness *Description:* In this short clip from The Shmuz, we explore the common pursuit of wealth and its inability to truly fulfill our souls. Despite accumulating money, many find themselves still unhappy. Discover the deeper meaning of wealth and true happiness. Watch the full video [here](https://theshmuz.com/judaism-101/#uael-video-gallery-688da46-5). 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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How Can We Fit Date Night Into Our Very Busy Lives?

Jan 14, 2024

1:40

Hashem wants marriages to flourish. So why is it so hard?😫 Even the smartest of couples don’t realize how dangerous mistakes are to their marriage. And unfortunately, guidance on shalom bayis is needed today more than ever before. The Ten Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make is a complete system for creating a successful marriage. Available in Jewish bookstores and on www.TheShmuz.com, it gives both young and experienced couples a new level of understanding of what makes a marriage work ✅ 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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Self-Centered People Aren't Happy

Nov 7, 2023

2:01

This common syndrome has the potential to ruin your life in this world and the next 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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We're Not In Control...and That's Ok

Dec 26, 2023

0:49

This short reminder may be just what you need to hear right now. 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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Can I Ask My Wife to Lose Weight?

Nov 27, 2023

2:43

😱“Can I Ask My Wife To Lose Weight?”😱 Make sure that your marriage doesn’t succumb to the same mistakes that Rabbi Shafier has seen so many others make! Avoid these ten fundamental errors and build the most satisfying relationship imaginable 😍 The Ten Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make is available in Jewish bookstores and at www.TheShmuz.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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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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Make Marriage Great Again: Reconnect Ramat Eshkol

Aug 14, 2025

1:14:38

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 Live 311: If Hashem Loves Me, Why is Life so Difficult?

May 20, 2026

1:08:50

Are you ready to start living a more contented life? Then tune into this class, where Rabbi Shafier unveils Chazal’s ancient secrets on how to attain true happiness. Learn how society bombards you with messages that bring you down… and what you can do to protect yourself. This week, you’ll get practical strategies* and insightful advice on how to move past negativity and appreciate the riches you already have. And after the Shmuz, you’ll know how to live a life of meaning, purpose and closeness with Hashem- the greatest happiness available to you in this world. *The strategies in this Shmuz are aimed at those who are emotionally healthy. If you’re suffering from depression, you are encouraged to seek help from a qualified professional. 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

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Megillas Esther Session Four - On Death and Dinim

Jan 6, 2026

1:19:46

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

Jan 6, 2026

1:07:24

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What's Wrong with My List

Jan 6, 2026

58:17

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The Shmuz Live 309: Be Holy, You're a Jew

May 5, 2026

1:06:30

Is the path to spirituality sitting cross-legged on a windy mountaintop, miserably chewing on stale bread and gagging on sips of murky water? Nope. Not by us. Hashem has blessed us with a world full of delicious gashmius, and it’s there for your enjoyment. Mmm. But there’s one crucial caveat that can’t be ignored. You need to know how to use pleasure without turning it into a gigantic, yellow-fanged monster that will dominate your thoughts and actions every waking moment of your life. And if that sounds scary, that’s because it is.In this Shmuz, you will learn how to get the monster in your mind under control. You’ll discover how to use the pleasures of this world to draw closer to Hashem. And you’ll finally understand how to deal with your wealthy brother-in-law’s geshmake kiddushim, without losing sight of who you are. 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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What Am I Doing Here?

Nov 9, 2025

24:04

If you've never asked yourself this fundamental question, you're a building without a foundation. Essential listening if you're determined to make the most out of this thing called 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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Accepting The Master Plan

Jan 6, 2026

1:03:10

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Perek 4 - Mussar Vaad 30 - Things aren’t as they are supposed to be

Jan 7, 2026

49:27

68

Are you Happy

Jan 6, 2026

43:13

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The Fight: The Soton Unboxed

Dec 29, 2025

57:18

Why do small temptations feel harmless in the moment, but later seem impossible to break free from? In this shocking class, Rabbi Shafier explores the yetzer hara not as a sudden force that overwhelms, but as a slow, strategic trap. What begins like a delicate spider web can slowly tighten into a rope that controls a person’s choices. Drawing on a powerful Gemara, he reveals the striking difference between how the righteous and the wicked perceive the same struggle, and why recognizing the yetzer hara early is the key to protecting your life and your values. Crazy practical and full of sharp insight, this class will strengthen your ability to master temptation before it masters you. 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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Megillas Esther Part One: What to do with a Problem Like Vashti?

Feb 8, 2026

1:07:24

In the first class on Megillas Esther, Rabbi Shafier explains how the Megillah begins- the history, the context, and the background of the story. Learn why Achashverosh was reluctant to kill his queen, the motivations behind Haman’s bizarre marriage advice, and how incredible hashgacha pratis was evident from the very beginning. This perek-by-perek series will transform your experience of krias Megillah and give a new depth of knowledge to a familiar tale. 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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Part 11 Controlling Emotions

Jan 5, 2026

55:03

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Session #5 – Arrogance and Anger - Living with Humility

Jan 5, 2026

1:03:07

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

Jan 5, 2026

53:23

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Marriage Part 4 - Men are from Mars

Jan 5, 2026

53:39

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Marriage Part 5 - Women are from Venus

Jan 5, 2026

1:01:56

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Marriage Part 8 - the Hidden Secret of Appreciation

Jan 5, 2026

59:23

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Marriage Part 10 - Why Couples Fight

Jan 5, 2026

1:17:40

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A Damaged Sense of Self

Jul 4, 2023

1:16

A damaged sense of self will play havoc with your relationships with others. Want to become a whole person? Catch the full series here: https://theshmuz.com/humility/ 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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A Damaged Sense of Self

Jun 4, 2023

1:16

Arrogance and lack of confidence both have root in the same issue- a damaged sense of self. Listen now to safeguard your emotional health! Want to learn how to be confident- without being arrogant? Get the full series here: https://theshmuz.com/series/humility-arrogance-and-self-esteem/ 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 2 Knowing It and Feeling It

Jan 5, 2026

29:45

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Serving Yourself

May 18, 2023

2:15

Believing that you're better than someone else feels delicious. Problem is, you’ll be hated for it. Watch this video on arrogance and get that middah under control. 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 15 The Voice Inside

Jan 5, 2026

32:16

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Session 4 Learning to Enjoy this World

Jan 5, 2026

32:31

84

Session 6 I'll Never Die

Jan 5, 2026

34:10

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Respecting Yourself, Respecting Others

Apr 24, 2023

50:56

Respect is the basis of every meaningful relationship. How could it be that the choshuve talmidim of Rabbi Akiva fell short on this crucial middah? In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier takes an in-depth look at the Torah approach to respect. Where did the talmidim trip up? The answer can stop you making those same mistakes in your own life. Want to deepen your marriage, your friendships and your interactions with others? Listen now 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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In the Image of Hashem

Apr 25, 2023

1:05

Here’s a clip in time for Sefira: How to respect anyone 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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Why Did Hashem Create Me?

Jan 27, 2023

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If you’re feeling far from Hashem, this simple cognition can help 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

88

Put Away Your Agenda

Jan 31, 2023

0:59

How is it that someone can study the complexities of creation and not be blown away by the greatness of Hashem? The answer? I’m not married to the facts. This clip is taken from The Shmuz on the Parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Beshalach here: https://vimeo.com/388858703 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

89

Things Just Happen...Don't They?

Feb 1, 2023

1:42

Secular culture wants you to believe that everything is random. They’re dead wrong. 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

90

Ignoring Reality

Feb 2, 2023

2:15

This powerful dvar Torah is sure to elevate your Shabbos table. Want to hear the entire Shmuz? Click here: https://vimeo.com/388858703 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

91

Session 11 Why is Life so Difficult

Jan 5, 2026

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In Therapy Everyday

Feb 5, 2023

1:00

Wondering how to increase your bitachon? Cut down on your angry outbursts? Stop feeling so jealous? Have more happiness in your life? There is a simple formula that can shape you into how you want to be. For more, check out the full video on this week’s parsha here: https://vimeo.com/390295113 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

93

Are You a Pleasure Seeker?

Feb 6, 2023

1:15

Are you a hedonist? A pleasure seeker? A foodie? Know how to ‘enjoy the good things in life?’ Rabbi Shafier has a little mussar drasha for you… 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

94

Can I Take Credit For My Hard Work?

Feb 7, 2023

1:42

If everything is determined by Hashem, can I take credit for my hard work? This question bothers many of us. Listen now to hear Rabbi Shafier’s response. 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

95

Straightening Out Your Heart

Feb 8, 2023

0:49

This may be Judaism 101, but how often do we stop to think about it, and allow it to impact who we really are? Catch the full Shmuz on the Parsha here: https://vimeo.com/390295113 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

96

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Yisro: Cognitive Restructuring

Feb 9, 2023

55:35

Live your truth. Love is love. You do you. You’re worth it. Just do it. These are some of the phrases common in today’s culture. The problem is, they are completely at odds with Torah hashkafa. Lo sachmod beis rayecha. Lo sachmod aishes rayecha. Do not desire your friend’s house. Do not desire your friend’s wife. In fact, don’t desire anything that belongs to him. So says the aseres hadibros in this week’s parsha. But why not? Society cries. ‘How can I deny my feelings? Why should I oppress my love for this person? Why shouldn’t I have the house I want, the car I want? Afterall, I can split the payments, put it on the credit card…’This week's Shmuz on the Parsha invites you to embrace a complete paradigm shift. The Torah tells us we can and must control our thinking, our emotions and our actions. We are held accountable to a high standard. How can we train our brain to become more elevated, more holy and simply nicer people? Catch this week’s shmuz and prepare to become a better version… of yourself. 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

97

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

Feb 13, 2023

1:07:24

In the first class on Megillas Esther, Rabbi Shafier explains how the Megillah begins-the history, the context and the background of the story. Learn why Achashverosh was reluctant to kill his queen, the motivations behind Haman’s bizarre marriage advice and how incredible hashgacha pratis was evident from the very beginning. This perek-by-perek series will transform your experience of krias Megillah and give a new depth of knowledge to a familiar tale. 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

98

Megillas Esther Section Two: Mordechai Won’t Wait

Feb 20, 2023

1:19:42

Mordechai’s timings were extraordinary. He demanded that Esther risk her life and approach Achashverosh, even though Achasverosh was imminently due to summon her. He refused to delay a national taanis, and instead called for Klal Yisroel to fast from the first day of Pesach, forgoing the zechus and mitzvas aseh of achilas matzah. What was Mordechai’s cheshbon? And what does his reasoning teach us for our own lives? In the second class on Megillas Esther, learn why Mordechai’s rebuke is so on point. Grasp the posukim like never before, gain a heightened awareness of the Megillah and prepare to go into Purim with an elevated sense of joy and gratitude. 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

99

Megillas Esther Session Three: Esther’s Big Deal Request

Feb 27, 2023

1:00:06

Esther stands at the threshold of the throne room, prepared to forfeit her life in this world and the next. Instead, she is assisted by three melachim, achieves ruach hakodesh and is the catalyst for Klal Yisroel’s eventual salvation. Aside from the obvious message that Hashem can always flip things around in an instant, there are many other life lessons to be learnt. Firstly, Esther’s people skills are exemplary. Want to ask for a raise? Just follow Esther’s three point plan on how to submit a request. Need chizuk in following daas Torah? Use Esther as an example. And if we want a clear warning on how not to behave we need look no further than Haman. His relentless drive for kavod shows us how if a person doesn’t control his middos, he’s destined to be utterly miserable in this world. It’s all here. Genuine, Torah-true hashkafa and timeless messages laid open for you this Purim. 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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Megillas Esther Session Four: On Death and Dinim

Mar 6, 2023

1:19:46

In the fourth session on Megillas Esther, Rabbi Shafier brings the conclusion of the Megillah dramatically to life. From Haman’s sudden demise to our own swift salvation, this class will explain the final perakim with additional insight and depth. Discover why Purim is considered to be greater than the kabbola at Har Sinai, how Haman’s unchecked arrogance inevitably led to his downfall and what forced Mordechai to leave the Sanhedrin. If you’re looking to reach a higher madreiga this Purim, having an understanding and appreciation of the words of the Megillah is essential. Tune in here and go beyond the externals this Purim with The Shmuz. 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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