The Shmuz

501

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

502

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

503

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

504

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

505

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

506

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

507

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

508

Sefer Yonah Part Three: Inside the Big Fish

Sep 30, 2022

38:05

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

509

Sefer Yonah Part Two: Who Was Yonah?

Sep 29, 2022

42:04

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

510

Sefer Yonah Part One: Introduction

Sep 28, 2022

14:40

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

511

Feeling Judged

Sep 22, 2022

47:39

So many issues are decided on Rosh Hashanah: who will live; who will die; who will be healthy; who will be sick; who will be successful; who won’t. . . Since we accept and understand this, one would assume that we would be deeply moved by the davening on Rosh Hashanah. Logically, we should spend the day in reverence and awe. Yet that seems to be very far from what actually happens. Why is it so difficult for us to feel the reality of being judged, and what can we do about it? This Shmuz deals with understanding some of the basic issues that are decided on Rosh Hashanah, and gives us practical advice on how to use it to the utmost.  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

512

How to Prepare for Rosh Hashanah

Sep 18, 2022

36:34

“Dip the apple in the honey, have a good sweet new year.” We teach our children that touching song, and that is what we all wish for: a good sweet year with bracha and hatzlacha in all that we do. But that often isn’t the case. If we look back on previous years we see many things that were sweet, but also things that weren’t. Some parts of our lives are downright bitter and we wish they’d never occurred. This Shmuz is a highly focused, mature look at the issues decided on the Day of Judgment and tells us what we can do to change the decree.  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

513

Being Mamlich Hashem

Sep 15, 2022

56:38

514

Knowing Hashem

Sep 11, 2022

56:48

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515

Finding the Real You

Sep 8, 2022

47:16

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516

The Power of Teshuvah

Sep 4, 2022

49:08

Using the event of how Eliezer Bar Dudia gained the title of “Rebbe,” we are introduced to one of the greatest acts of tshuvah ever achieved. We witness his rise from the depths of depravity to the heights of spirituality in the course of a few hours. Through the story of his life, we see what a man accomplished in but a day – and we are brought to a new appreciation of the great potential of human beings.  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

517

The Teshuvah Shmuz

Sep 1, 2022

1:29:18

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518

The Gift of Teshuvah

Aug 29, 2022

1:34:56

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519

Shoftim: The Tiny Giant Called 'I'

Aug 29, 2022

53:50

I want to be confident...but not arrogant. I want to work on my personal development, but cheshbon hanefesh is demoralizing. I know Hashem gave me my talents and abilities- so can I feel proud of my achievements? There are many contradictions when it comes to working on yourself, your middos and your self esteem. In this incredibly practical and uplifting Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier explains how you can discover the golden middle way within yourself. If you’re ready to accept who you are and move forward towards greatness, 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

520

Seeing the Yad Hashem

Sep 2, 2022

1:22

Listen to this to learn of an effortless and enjoyable way to increase your yiras Hashem! Have an amazing 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

521

Teshuvah Is Like Removing a Stain

Sep 1, 2022

2:25

I’m not saying I’m perfect but...isn’t all this teshuvah talk a bit excessive? Elul isn’t about ruining your self-esteem. Listen now to get a healthy perspective on change. 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

522

Why Can't I Just Daven to Find My Bashert?

Aug 31, 2022

1:14

Why do I need to do so much hishtadlus to find my bashert? Can’t I just daven? Looking for some straight-talking marriage advice? Rabbi Shafier’s Dating Seminar is available for free download here: https://theshmuz.com/dating-seminar-part-1/   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

523

The Most Dangerous Middah of Them All

Aug 30, 2022

1:40

What would you say is the most dangerous middah of them all? Anger? Laziness? Jealousy? Listen now for Rabbi Shafier’s chilling response! Wanting to work on your middos this Elul? Check out how to become more shaleim with Rabbi Shafier’s series on Becoming a Whole Person. You can listen or download 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

524

My Husband Leaves Seder Early And I'm Not Happy

Aug 29, 2022

4:26

“My husband leaves seder early” What advice would you give this dissatisfied kollel wife?  Buy The Ten Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make from 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

525

Hashem is My Magen

Aug 29, 2022

1:56

Hashem is guiding you and watching over you every second of your day Want more Elul inspiration? Go here: https://theshmuz.com/lets-go-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

526

The Formula For Misery

Aug 26, 2022

1:56

Aren’t you just a little bit curious as to why there are so many unhappy people today? Here’s one explanation right here. Go deeper with your parsha know-how this week. Listen/watch/download the full shmuz here: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=121409 Have a wonderful Shabbos and a gut Chodesh  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

527

Choosing to be Miserable

Aug 25, 2022

0:58

If you’d love to know what it takes to have a happy marriage, check out The Ten Really Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make. It answers all the questions you’ve been waiting to ask about what it takes to build a happy, Torah home. It’s never too late to start: https://book.theshmuz.com/first-step1643379519788  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

528

The Cure For Arrogance

Aug 24, 2022

1:43

Here’s the single most effective way for curing arrogance. Can’t relate? This video will still give you a refocus on what life’s about. 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

529

Things Just Happen...Don't They??

Aug 23, 2022

1:42

Maybe you’ve had these thoughts: ✅I feel like so many things make no sense ✅I wish I could feel Hashem in my life more ✅I know nothing’s random but it sure does feel like it sometimes Can you relate? If so, today’s clip will interest you. Don’t miss 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

530

I’m Sitting in the Beis Medrash- I Don’t Need to Go Out

Aug 22, 2022

1:14

“I don’t need to do my hishtadlus. Hashem knows my address. When He’s ready to send the right one, He’ll send it” If you’re ready to stop playing games with yourself and your future, listen to this clip. Looking for some straight-talking marriage advice? Rabbi Shafier’s Dating Seminar is available for free download here: https://theshmuz.com/dating-seminar-part-1/   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

531

If Hashem Loves Me, Why Am I So Broke?

Aug 21, 2022

1:02:58

I say every morning ‘sheasah li kol tzarci’- Hashem, You have provided me with all of my needs. Three times a day I remind myself that 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 and do Your will...so if that’s the case, WHY AM I SO BROKE? In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, take a closer look 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 to find 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

532

We See Finances Differently

Aug 18, 2022

2:09

For the average frum family, summer can bring a lot of extra expenses. What should you do if you and your spouse see finances differently?  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

533

What I Do Matters

Aug 17, 2022

2:52

Don’t listen to the mean voice inside. It’s the voice of the satan. You are important. What you do matters.  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

534

That's a No

Aug 19, 2022

1:26

In shidduchim? This is how you know when it’s a ‘no’.If you’re looking for crystal clear dating advice, download this: https://theshmuz.com/dating-seminar-part-1/  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

535

Hi, I'm Ralph Lauren

Aug 16, 2022

1:29

Do your clothes define you? This powerful short clip will leave you with plenty to think about.Watch the full class 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

536

Shmuz #273 Don't Trust Your Brain

Aug 15, 2022

41:01

We tend to think that our brain is our best friend- we rely on our thoughts to tell us right from wrong, good from bad and truth from lies. So what happened with Korach? How could he be driven to stage such a catastrophic rebellion? The answer is that your brain is a handmaiden to your ego. It’s not always your friend. Listen to this Shmuz to protect yourself against making crazy decisions and gain a deeper insight into 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

537

Parshas Eikev: Decision making made easy: How to banish regret, indecision and self-doubt from your life

Aug 14, 2022

31:00

Here's how to live your life without regret. Taken entirely from this week’s parsha and other Torah sources, this Shmuz promises to deliver a complete paradigm shift on how to view the consequences of your choices. Do you find yourself ruminating over times when things didn’t work out as planned? Or are you the type to give yourself a big high-five when you’re successful? Decision Making Made Easy will give you the appropriate Torah hashkafa on how to make choices, how to live with every decision with serenity and ultimately how to recognize Hashem in every aspect of your 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

538

The power within us

Aug 12, 2022

1:22

What’s your limiting belief? Can you let go of that and start shooting for the stars? 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

539

Spoiled brat syndrome

Aug 11, 2022

1:53

Ok guys, here’s some mussar *you might not want to hear* (even though it’s 100% true)  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

540

Hand-crafted for growth

Aug 10, 2022

0:51

Got 51 seconds? That’s all you need to get right perspective on whatever’s bothering you 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

541

How to cope with a painful insult

Aug 9, 2022

2:29

The summer isn’t always sunshine and rainbows...watch now for Rabbi Shafier’s grounding advice on how to take an insult  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

542

Feeling Empty

Aug 8, 2022

1:42

This time of year can make for a lot of unpleasant comparisons. Listen now to refocus!  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

543

Tisha B'Av What Are You Waiting For?

Aug 7, 2022

1:00:36

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544

Tisha B'Av: 2000 Years Later, Where Are We?

Aug 7, 2022

53:14

For almost 2,000 years, the Jewish people have been driven from land to land across the globe. Exiled from our home with the destruction of the Bais Hamikdash, we have been forced from continent to continent and country to country – tortured, oppressed, and banished. For a short while, we find haven in one country, only to be kicked out again and chased to the next place in a never-ending series of tragedies. This reality brings many questions: Why is the Jewish people so oppressed?Why is it that the other nations stand up to destroy us in every generation?Why is it that the one universal law of history is that everyone hates the Jew? But, there are even bigger questions to be asked, and those are about ourselves:What have we learned from this long and bitter exile?Have we become wiser?Have we become better?Do we understand the message of galus? This Shmuz puts two millennia of Jewish history into perspective and deals with the major questions of our belief system.  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

545

What We Can Do To Bring Geula

Aug 7, 2022

51:58

Since the time that we were young children, we were taught,“We want Moshiach now!” And so, we daven for Moshiach.We sing songs about Moshiach. We wait for Moshiach.This Shmuz focuses on what life will be like in the times of Moshiach,why we anxiously await his appearance, and what we can do to hasten his coming. 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

546

Tisha B'Av: What We Lost

Aug 7, 2022

1:03:56

On Tisha B’Av, we are expected to mourn many things: the devastation that happened to our people long ago; the almost two thousand years of expulsions, bloodshed, and torture that we have suffered through since then; and finally, the influence on our mindset and lifestyle picked up by living in exile all of these years. While it takes work to actually feel the pain, the issues aren’t that distant, and most of us can relate to them. There is, however, another aspect of the tragedy that is more difficult to relate to: the loss of the Bais Hamikdash itself and our inability to do the avodah (temple service). The problem is that performing the avodah is something that we have never experienced. How can we recognize what it is? How can we realize what we are lacking? And how can we possibly mourn its loss? This Shmuz brings us closer to relating to what the Bais Hamikdash was and what it was like to experience being inside 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

547

Tisha B'Av: A World Unravelling

Aug 7, 2022

49:04

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548

Tisha B'Av: Perspectives on Exile

Aug 7, 2022

59:53

Listen now to discover new insights on how our current golus permeates our lives-and what we can do to bring the geulah we so desperately need.  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

549

Tisha B'Av: From Hashem's Perspective

Aug 7, 2022

50:21

Our understanding of Hashem is often based on a limited interpretation of human nature. Can Hashem get angry with me? Is He punitive, lacking rachmonos? It can sometimes feel that way, as we struggle to understand the Holocaust, the Churban and modern-day tradegies. What is the pain of Hashem? That He wants the geula more than you. That He is waiting, with endless patience, for us to get it right. This Tisha B’Av shmuz will straighten out any crooked thinking, show you where you need to improve and give you hope for the future.  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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Tisha B'Av: What We Are Missing

Aug 7, 2022

43:46

The world that we live in isn’t the way it’s supposed to be. Tisha B’Av gives you a moment of reflection, the opportunity to consider what you are missing and how you can begin to rectify what has been lost. This Tisha B’Av take the time to reset your 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

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