Popular Shows by Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier: Page 4

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Parsha in Depth - Vayikra

Mar 14, 2021

45:03

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Parsha in Depth - Tzav

Mar 21, 2021

48:35

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The Shmuz Live 35- Towering Humility -

Mar 19, 2021

1:03:01

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304

The Shmuz Live 36- Man in Conflict

Apr 9, 2021

56:21

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305

Parsha in Depth - Shemini

Apr 4, 2021

53:35

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306

Parsha in Depth - Tazriah-Metzorah

Apr 11, 2021

54:26

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307

Parsha in Depth - Acharei Mot-Kedoshim

Apr 18, 2021

1:01:43

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308

The Shmuz Live 37- Lashon HaRah - Mindless Chatter

Apr 16, 2021

52:25

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309

The Shmuz Live 38- Holy Pleasures

Apr 23, 2021

56:59

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310

The Shmuz Live 39-The Students of Rebbe Akiva- Respect

Apr 30, 2021

58:54

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311

The Shmuz Live 40 - Only the Good Die Young

May 7, 2021

57:54

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312

The Shmuz Live 41-Making Peace with Yourself

May 14, 2021

56:56

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313

The Shmuz live 42-I Never Do Anything Wrong

May 21, 2021

1:06:59

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314

The Shmuz Live 43 -People Skills

May 28, 2021

54:45

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315

The Shmuz Live 44 - Stronger than G-d

Jun 4, 2021

1:10:06

How Much Hishtadlus Should I Do?* You know that your year is decreed on Rosh Hashanah. Every aspect of your life is carefully designed by your Creator. You also know that you’re commanded to do your hishtadlus and daven that Hashem rewards your efforts. But how much hishtadlus is too much? How am I meant to tell when Hashem’s answer is ‘no’ or whether He wants me to keep up with the effort and tefillos that I’m investing in? In this incredibly practical Shmuz, I’ll be addressing your common bitachon dilemmas. Make sure to join me on Thursday to learn how to find that elusive balance between genuine hishtadlus and trusting in Hashem. 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

316

The Shmuz Live 45 Bitachon and Histadlus

Jun 11, 2021

58:13

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317

The Shmuz Live 46 Emunah and Bitachon

Jun 17, 2021

53:24

Understanding and Integrating the Difference Between Emunah and Bitachon Do you believe in Hashem, but sometimes feel that He’s out to get you? Then you have emunah, but lack bitachon. You see, it’s not enough to simply recognize that Hashem runs the world. As frum Jews, we are also meant to internalize that Hashem is directly involved in our own lives and knows what is best for us. Too many of our problems in bitachon stem from the fact that we think we know better than G-d. Too often we assume we know the bigger picture, and feel abandoned by our Creator. In this week’s Shmuz Live, Rabbi Shafier will be sharing some practical ideas on how to make Hashem real. Pick a method that speaks to you, and transform your life into one of genuine trust and menuchas hanefesh. 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

318

The Shmuz Live 47- Bilam and the Unbridled Love of HASHEM

Jun 24, 2021

44:21

The episode of Bilaam and the donkey is often viewed as something comical. Bilaam’s donkey won’t move, Bilaam gets angry and the two of them have a conversation about it. A man arguing with his donkey isn’t exactly an everyday occurrence-why doesn’t he stop and acknowledge the outright miracle that he’s experiencing? And whilst this may be a humorous part of the parsha, if you fail to see beyond the pshat you’d be missing an incredible life lesson. You see, it often happens that we go through stuff, and don’t see the reason. In fact, we might even get upset, annoyed or even angry at Hashem when things don’t turn out the way we want them to. So what’s a better way to cope with the curve balls of life? In this straight-talking shmuz, I’ll be giving clear direction on how to maximize moments of frustration into opportunities for everlasting growth. 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

319

The Shmuz Live 48 - Pinchas - The Voice Inside

Jul 1, 2021

53:02

Parshas Pinchas: How To Restore Balance, Focus and Meaning to Your Life In this week’s Parsha, Pinchas is given the bris shalom after defending the honor of Hashem. Four hundred years ago, The Seforno explained that as a result of this gift, Pinchas was granted longevity. By living ‘at peace with himself’ Pinchas was able to live a longer, healthier life. Would you like to live more at peace with yourself? Be less stressed, more grounded? It’s hard to know where to start. How can I restore an equilibrium between my inner conflicts and desires? How can I achieve a healthy work-life balance, when I feel pulled in so many conflicting directions? And how can I stop myself feeling so frazzled, even when I know it damages my immune system and makes me miserable and tired? As always, the lessons of the Parsha offer us all a startling perspective. Want to hear more on how you can make lasting changes to improve your life, get healthy and enjoy your time in this world? This Shmuz is 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

320

The Shmuz Live 49 - The minor flaw that ruins relationships: How to protect your most treasured connections

Jul 8, 2021

56:29

Have you ever heard the three rules of criticism? 1. Don’t do it 2. Don’t do it 3. Don’t do it Ok, everyone knows how it feels to be criticized. Everyone agrees that it’s damaging to our most precious relationships. Some people have lived under the shadow of criticism their whole life, and have the arduous task of trying to rebuild their self-esteem and confidence. So if it’s so incredibly obvious as to why we shouldn’t do it- why do we? In this week’s Shmuz Live, I’ll be deconstructing the science behind the scorn, and give some real-life, practical advice on how to overcome this destructive habit. 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

321

The Shmuz Live 50- In preparation for Tisha B’Av: When Will the Suffering Stop?

Jul 15, 2021

1:05:08

Remember when we had to watch a ton ofHolocaust movies to feel any stirring of emotion on Tisha B’Av? Remember whenwe had to drag ourselves out of our pampered comfort zones to think about whatit must have been like to suffer at the hands of the Romans? It wasn’t easy toimagine what a dangerous, frightening, unpredictable world meant. Is it still hard? I don’t think so. Even thesceptics agree with the Chofetz Chaimztl, who said before Moshiach comes, it will feel like the world is spinningfaster and faster and faster. When will it stop? 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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#275 What are we missing?

Jul 18, 2021

43:46

The world that we live in isn’t the way it’s supposed to be. Tisha B’Av gives us that moment of reflection, the opportunity to consider what we are missing and how we can begin to rectify what has been lost. Like children born into darkness, we can’t even comprehend what life should look like, how we are meant to enjoy this world and use it as a tool to become closer to Hashem. This Tisha B’Av, take the time to reset your perspective. Realize what we are missing, and mourn. 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

323

Understanding Emunah

Jul 20, 2021

46:31

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324

#249 What Happened to my Bitachon?

Jul 22, 2021

50:00

Bitachon can’t be learned from a book. We can learn the theory, get a grip on the fundamentals of our hashkafa and think we know that we trust in Hashem. But until we are really tested, we have no idea whether our bitachon is real or not. Being naturally optimistic or anxious isn’t an indication of where we’re holding in bitachon-that’s nothing more than a reflection of our personality. To acquire genuine bitachon is a growth process, an emotional reality that goes beyond an intellectual understanding. In this candid shmuz, Rabbi Shafier explains ‘what happened to my bitachon’ when we find ourselves in a difficult situation and suddenly discover that we don’t have so much menuchas hanefesh afterall. How can we make what we learn a real part of our emotional reality? Listen to this shmuz and get the tools to see Hashem in your life and bring theory into reality. 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

325

# 235 One Small Step for a Man

Jul 26, 2021

46:01

It was July of 1969, when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, took his first steps, and announced, “It’s a small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.” With those words he entered history as the man who walked on the moon. Yet how much of the credit goes to him? Buzz Aldrin stepped down but a few moments later, and no one remembers him. But even more, it took thousands of men, hundreds of year to develop the science and technology to put a man into space. So how much is him and how much is he but a cog in the wheel? 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

326

Emunah in the Workplace: I Need Needs

Jul 28, 2021

52:40

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327

Emunah in the Workplace: I Need Needs

Jul 29, 2021

57:22

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328

Re’eh If the Torah Wants Me to be Happy, Why Am I So Broke?

Aug 2, 2021

1:01:51

Parshas Re’eh: If Hashem Wants Me to be Happy, Why Am I So Broke? I say every morning ‘sheasah li kol tzarci’- Hashem, Youhave provided me with all of my needs. Three times a day I remind myselfthat You open Your hand and satisfy every living thing with its desire.I know You want me to be happy, to enjoy Your world, to keep mitzvos anddo Your will...so if that’s the case, WHY AM I SO BROKE? In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, we will take a closerlook at this apparent contradiction. Listen now and learn how to: Free yourself from the unhappiness caused by unfulfilled desires Start really enjoying the good things in life Handle every nisayon like a baal bitachon and get more resilient to life’s challenges Even if you’re more comfortable than Jeff Bezos, you’re going tofind this week's Shmuz very relevant. 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

329

Emunah in the Workplace: Finding the Balance

Aug 4, 2021

49:41

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330

The Shmuz Live 51 - The Overspent Generation

Aug 5, 2021

1:14:10

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331

Shoftim - Man Dependent on Hashem

Aug 9, 2021

57:52

They say that the only guarantees in life are death and taxes. Yet it seems that something else is guaranteed: no matter what, there is always something to pray for. It could be successlearning or davening, finding a spouse, earning a living, getting along with neighbors and coworkers, or living in peace and safety. And once you have children, there is no end of things that seem to go 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

332

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 1

Aug 11, 2021

52:25

In this introduction to teshuva Rabbi Shafier explains how Rosh Hashanah impacts us all-from the largest cosmos in our universe to the smallest news headline. Listen to this first to really get into the spirit of Elul. 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

333

The Shmuz Live 52- The Tiny Giant Called I

Aug 12, 2021

53:40

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334

Ki Seitzei - Tuning Into My True Potential

Aug 16, 2021

46:48

Now that Elul’s here, there are no more excuses. We need to get real with ourselves about who we are- a powerhouse of unlimited potential and strength, capable of achieving genuine greatness in this world and thenext. Sounds like the other guy? You’re wrong. Listen now and be convinced thatyou really are awesome. 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

335

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 2

Aug 17, 2021

45:34

If you’re overwhelmed by fire and brimstone droshos, this shmuz is for you.Full of chizuk and encouragement, it discusses how we are all ‘diamonds’-andwhat we can do to polish up those scratches. 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

336

Bitachon Series #1 Introduction

Jan 5, 2026

15:51

337

The Shmuz Live 53 - My True Potential

Aug 20, 2021

59:36

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338

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 3

Aug 24, 2021

59:10

This shmuz will show you how it is possible to come through Yom Kippur a vastly different human being-for all eternity. Essential preparation for the Yom HaDin. 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

339

Parshas Ki Savo: Maintaining the Motivation: How to make moments of inspiration turn into lasting change

Aug 22, 2021

34:12

Ever felt like you wanted to: Make more time for important relationships Get healthy Do real teshuvah… And then, three months later: Whaddaya know, date night got pushed off...again The treadmill became a coat stand Um kavannah is still a major challenge?? And you wonder, ‘what on earth happened to my resolve? My commitment? My burning desire to change? Is there any hope for me and my ruchnius?’ In this transformative Shmuz, join Rabbi Shafier as he shows you how to convert your dreams into definable goals. You see, motivation isn’t enough. For eternity, it’s what you do with it that counts. 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

340

Bitachon Series #2 Emunah and Bitachon Understanding the Difference

Jan 5, 2026

20:24

341

The Shmuz Live 54 - 212 Degrees

Aug 27, 2021

49:23

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342

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 4

Aug 29, 2021

1:00:05

What is holding you back? We have the potential to be higher than Melachim, and yet we often arrive in shul thinking about those same old mistakes. In this shmuz Rabbi Shafier will show you how to stop limiting yourself and start actualizing your amazing, unlimited 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

343

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 5

Aug 31, 2021

1:00:01

Focus. That’s what we need right now, inthe days that are leading us to Yom HaDin. In this shmuz, Rabbi Shafier givesus that clarity to focus on the incredible gift that is teshuva, and thedevastating consequences should we fail to make us of it. 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

344

The Shmuz Live 55 - Rosh HaShanah Issues of the Day

Sep 3, 2021

1:17:47

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345

The Shmuz Live - The Teshuvah Shmuz 5782

Sep 13, 2021

1:01:21

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346

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 8 Is it Possible to do a Partial Teshuvah?

Sep 14, 2021

56:53

In this shmuz Rabbi Shafier brings examples from Chazal to show us how even the lowest of people can do a full teshuva-and even get rewarded for their actions. 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

347

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 9 A Mitzvah to do Teshuvah

Sep 14, 2021

50:22

The halacha shmuz, this is the fundamental guide to the ins and outs of what exactly teshuva involves and how to make sure we get it right. Includes many practical examples on how to get the most out of this auspicious time. 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

348

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 6

Sep 5, 2021

47:56

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349

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 7

Sep 7, 2021

47:37

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350

Parshas Noach- The Basics of Belief

Oct 3, 2021

34:54

One hundred and twenty years. That’s how long it took Noach to build the teivah. He grew the trees. He cut the trees. He built the boat. He warned people again and again to do teshuvah, to change, to try and prevent catastrophe.Noach, a perfect tzadik, a Navi...and yet he’s described as lacking emunah. How does this make sense? Is it possible to be busy in avodas Hashem, and for it not to be real? We all know the answer, and it’s painful to admit. We also go through the motions, think one way and act another. In this powerful Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier shows us how to realign the heart and the mind, to make emunah more than lip service, and to recognize the drives that fight within us. 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

351

Bitachon Series #4 Stop Playing G-d

Jan 5, 2026

20:09

352

Emunah in the Workplace: Hashem’s Role

Oct 5, 2021

57:22

Earning, spending and saving from a Torah perspective 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

353

Parshas Lech Lecha- A Diamond With A Flaw

Oct 10, 2021

3:35

Out of the ten trials of Avraham Avinu, his descent to Mitzrayim is described by the Ramban as a ‘great, unintentional sin’. In fact, throughout the Torah, we see many instances of the Avos and Imahos challenged and even criticized by our Mesorah. What are we to learn from these so-called ‘mistakes’? Why do we value failings more than those that lived completely righteous lives? In contradiction to popular thinking, Rabbi Shafier urges us to face our own faults head on, and shows us how to improve and grow whilst keeping our sense of self intact. It’s an essential shmuz for anyone confused by guilt, unsure of their value or looking to become a better person. 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

354

The Emunah Tool Series - Part 1

Oct 12, 2021

1:05:19

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355

The Shmuz Live 55 - A Diamond with a Flaw

Oct 15, 2021

47:03

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356

Derech Hashem 1 - Introduction

Oct 17, 2021

54:46

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357

Parshas Vayeirah- The Anatomy of a Nisayon

Oct 17, 2021

1:09:54

Akeidas Yitzchak. An event that continues to shape the Jewish People, giving us endless zechuyos and molding our collective character for all time. What sets the Akeidah apart from, l’havdil, some of the death cults of our enemies? What was the purpose of the test? Why was Avraham’s response so mind blowing? And why is it not considered Yitzchak’s trial as well? The Anatomy of a Nisayon provides the answers to these questions, as well as a thought-provoking analysis of the reasons and purpose of the challenges we face in our own lives. In this Shmuz Rabbi Shafier explains his practical, three point survival guide, giving us much needed clarity, chizuk and understanding to withstand the darkest moments of our lives. 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

358

The Emunah Tool Series - Part 2

Oct 18, 2021

1:00:27

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359

The Merit of Work

Oct 20, 2021

1:04:21

Emunah in the Workplace: The Merit of Work Earning, spending and saving from a Torah perspective 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

360

Derech HASHEM SESSION 2

Oct 22, 2021

57:52

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361

The Shmuz Live 56 - Aquiring Olam Habbah The Easy Way

Oct 22, 2021

58:53

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362

Life is a Jigsaw

Oct 24, 2021

1:59

Does it seem that most of the world lacks purpose, direction and drive? Why is that? Listen now for Rabbi Shafier’s startling response. Uncover fresh insights and groundbreaking ideas against the backdrop of the weekly parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Chaya Sora here or stream the audio: https://vimeo.com/373772153 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

363

Bitachon Series #6 The Essence of our Belief System

Jan 5, 2026

18:53

364

Parshas Chayei Sara- Actors on the Stage of Life

Oct 24, 2021

37:45

In Actors on the Stage of Life Rabbi Shafier delves into the ultimate tafkid of Sara Imeinu. Despite her incredible accomplishments, we can learn from the Chumash that her role was primarily to become the mother of Am Yisroel through Yitzchak Avinu. For our own lives, this delivers some powerful lessons-the futility of comparing ourselves with others, the fallacy of judging those around us and the freedom to accept the stage of life that Hashem has placed us in. 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

365

Guard Your Tongue: Session 1

Oct 27, 2021

47:57

Guard Your Tongue is a practical and engaging guide to the laws of shmiras halashon. Using gripping cases from Chazal and powerful examples from everyday life, this series will inform and inspire you to guard your tongue. 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

366

Turning Dreams into Reality

Oct 25, 2021

1:54

Don’t give up on your dreams. This simple hack will get you focused and ready to succeed 💪✨ 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

367

Imperfect You

Oct 26, 2021

0:58

If you’re determined to be perfect, you may just be missing out on your mission in this 🌎. 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

368

Derech HASHEM 3- I Think Therefore HASHEM IS

Oct 28, 2021

46:33

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369

The Shmuz Live 57 - Finding My Tafkid

Oct 29, 2021

51:39

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370

Bitachon Series #7 What Bashert really means

Jan 5, 2026

18:26

371

Parshas Toldos- Appreciation

Oct 31, 2021

50:48

By the age of fifteen, Eisav had already killed a man, lived with a married woman, denied the Torah and renounced mitzvos, techias hameisim and olam haba. Devoid of morality, it seems puzzling that he was so careful to honor his father Yitzchak. In this captivating Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier tackles the subject of appreciation, analysing why kibud av was so instinctive to Eisav, how we can get better at it in our own lives and why genuine hakaras hatov is our ticket to a happy 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

372

Guard Your Tongue: Session 2

Nov 3, 2021

49:10

Guard Your Tongue is a practical and engaging guide to the laws of shmiras halashon. Using gripping cases from Chazal and powerful examples from everyday life, this series will inform and inspire you to guard your tongue. 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

373

Luxuries

Nov 1, 2021

1:42

Eisav was a lover of luxuries. But what’s that got to do with me? Am I not entitled to spoil myself a little? Uncover fresh insights and groundbreaking ideas against the backdrop of the weekly parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Toldos here: https://vimeo.com/375262685 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

374

Derech HASHEM Session 4-HASHEM is beyond all Physicality

Nov 4, 2021

1:02:57

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375

The Shmuz Live 58 Kibud Av of Aysav

Nov 5, 2021

57:06

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376

Bitachon Series #8 Why Does HASHEM want man to work

Jan 5, 2026

27:55

377

Shmuz on the Parsha - Vayeitzei

Nov 7, 2021

48:59

HASHEM said: If i assure him of bread, he will have NOTHING TO ASK FROM ME. 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

378

The Power of Needs

Nov 8, 2021

1:42

The Rabbi forgot his drasha and gave them a powerful life lesson instead... Uncover fresh insights and groundbreaking ideas against the backdrop of the weekly parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on ParshasVayeitzei here: https://vimeo.com/376691736 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

379

The Haze of Physicality

Nov 9, 2021

1:49

Hashem I can’t do this...I need You. It’s at that point when you begin to get it. Watch the full Shmuz here: https://vimeo.com/376691736 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

380

The Shmuz Live 59 The Merit of Honest Work

Nov 12, 2021

48:27

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381

Vayishlach - Hashem is Here

Nov 14, 2021

4:11

Yaakov walked with Hashem. He achieved an enviable closeness with Ha Kodesh Baruch Hu, understanding that He is present and involved in every aspect of creation. How can we integrate this truth into our own lives? How can we speak to Hashem and really feel that He’s listening, that He’s real and right here with us? In this hands-on shmuz, Rabbi Shafier presents us with an irresistible idea on how we can reach incredible heights in our own avodas Hashem. He also gives us three actionable suggestions on how to improve the quality of our davening and provides plenty of chizuk to get us started. 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

382

Closing Your Eyes to See

Nov 14, 2021

2:21

Your eyes should be closed during Shemoneh Esrei. Want to know why? The answer will transform your davening 🕮 Uncover fresh insights and groundbreaking ideas against the backdrop of the weekly parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Vayishlach here: https://vimeo.com/378108198 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

383

Guard Your Tongue: Session 3

Nov 9, 2021

48:53

Guard Your Tongue is a practical and engaging guide to the laws of shmiras halashon. Using gripping cases from Chazal and powerful examples from everyday life, this series will inform and inspire you to guard your tongue. 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

384

Bitachon Series #9 To Believe and not to Believe

Jan 5, 2026

22:54

385

Guard Your Tongue: Session 4

Nov 16, 2021

49:24

Guard Your Tongue is a practical and engaging guide to the laws of shmiras halashon. Using gripping cases from Chazal and powerful examples from everyday life, this series will inform and inspire you to guard your tongue. 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

386

You're a Spiritual Entity Having a Physical Experience

Nov 15, 2021

1:39

You’re a spiritual entity...have you said hello to your neshama today? Watch the full shmuz here: https://vimeo.com/378108198 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

387

Sefer Yonah Part Four: Going to Nineveh

Oct 2, 2022

37:49

Gain clarity and understanding about Sefer Yonah, as the story of the opens up in front of you!Sefer Yonah brings powerful lessons about teshuvah and about life—lessons that can be enduring, meaningful and serve as a powerful bonding tool between us and Hashem. Gain answers to these fundamental questions: Why was HASHEM so concerned that Ninveh do Teshuvah?What was the real reason that Yonah run away?Why did HASHEM arrange for a huge fish to swallow Yonah?What lessons are we supposed to take from Yonah? This is a 5-part series with in-depth, behind-the-scenes facts, which will allow you to understand the events as they unfold, with crystal clarity. In the words of one listener: “It is unsurpassed in its scope, its simplicity and its depth… more than anything I have heard before.' 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

388

Sefer Yonah Part Five: The Aftermath

Oct 3, 2022

47:48

Gain clarity and understanding about Sefer Yonah, as the story of the opens up in front of you!Sefer Yonah brings powerful lessons about teshuvah and about life—lessons that can be enduring, meaningful and serve as a powerful bonding tool between us and Hashem. Gain answers to these fundamental questions: Why was HASHEM so concerned that Ninveh do Teshuvah?What was the real reason that Yonah run away?Why did HASHEM arrange for a huge fish to swallow Yonah?What lessons are we supposed to take from Yonah? This is a 5-part series with in-depth, behind-the-scenes facts, which will allow you to understand the events as they unfold, with crystal clarity. In the words of one listener: “It is unsurpassed in its scope, its simplicity and its depth… more than anything I have heard before.' 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

389

Hashem Loves Me More Than Me

Sep 4, 2022

1:41

If you’re looking for more motivation to work on your middos this Elul, this is it right here. 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

390

Rosh HaShanah- Step Back

Sep 7, 2022

1:22

Are you ready to feel Hashem’s presence? Are you ready to experience Hashem in a way that is totally unthinkable any other time of the year? It’s not just for tzadikim- that’s the yetzer hara talking. Listen now if you want to get excited for Rosh Hashanah! 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

391

Finding Humility in Nature

Sep 8, 2022

0:50

Every.single.mitzvah that you do changes the upper worlds and changes you. Do you believe that? Do you believe your actions are *important and significant* in this world? It’s time to start recognizing how amazing 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

392

The Owner's Guide to the Soul- Session 1

Sep 8, 2022

1:03:05

As an honored member of Klal Yisroel you don’t need to spend time groping in the darkness trying to figure out who you are. Baruch Hashem, we have an array of mind-blowing sefarim that give us the answers to life's most challenging questions. And that’s what this new weekly shiur is focused on. It’s a compilation of the Derech Hashem and the Mesilas Yesharim, along with other seforim that will get you in a good head space for Yomim Noraim and may also just change your life. Just imagine with me for a moment. A life driven by meaning and purpose. The abolition of doubt and second guessing yourself. Ever wondered why talmidei chachamim are happy all the time? It’s because they know life’s answers. Now you can too. 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

393

Why Did Hashem Create Me?

Sep 11, 2022

1:29

It’s easy to get discouraged. It’s normal to get distracted. This Elul, focus on why Hashem created you. Yes, you. Not the other guy, the one you think is doing a better job in this world. Focus on you, and everything YOU can become. 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

394

Are You Normal?

Sep 12, 2022

1:50

So you got inspired this Elul! Wonderful. How are you going to keep it up until YK? How can you remain realistic? Answer: Starting right now, make one small, lasting change. 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

395

Showing Up to Work Drunk

Sep 13, 2022

2:35

The only reason why you think your deeds are insignificant is because you don’t fully appreciate how great you are. Get the full series here: https://theshmuz.com/the-lost-art-of-teshuva/ 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

396

Why Should I Apologize When We're Both Wrong?

Sep 15, 2022

2:46

You don’t have to be married to gain from this! 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

397

I got Inspired! Now What??

Sep 16, 2022

1:17

You heard an amazing speaker. You read a motivational quote. You decide- that’s it! This year is going to be different. Now what? 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

398

The Owner's Guide To The Soul Session Two

Sep 15, 2022

59:33

As an honored member of Klal Yisroel you don’t need to spend time groping in the darkness trying to figure out who you are. Baruch Hashem, we have an array of mind-blowing sefarim that give us the answers to life's most challenging questions. And that’s what this new weekly shiur is focused on. It’s a compilation of the Derech Hashem and the Mesilas Yesharim, along with other seforim that will get you in a good head space for Yomim Noraim and may also just change your life. Just imagine with me for a moment. A life driven by meaning and purpose. The abolition of doubt and second guessing yourself. Ever wondered why talmidei chachamim are happy all the time? It’s because they know life’s answers. Now you can too. 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

399

The Glorified Coat Rack

Sep 18, 2022

3:15

Every time I get motivated…it wears off. How can I achieve my goals if inspiration doesn’t last forever? 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

400

The Litmus Test of Yiddishkeit

Sep 19, 2022

1:03

Ever wondered where you’re holding in your Yiddishkeit? Rabbi Shafier’s simple test may surprise 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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