The Shmuz

751

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

752

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

753

The Shmuz Live 59 The Merit of Honest Work

Nov 12, 2021

48:27

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754

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

755

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

756

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

757

The Shmuz Live 58 Kibud Av of Aysav

Nov 5, 2021

57:06

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758

Derech HASHEM Session 4-HASHEM is beyond all Physicality

Nov 4, 2021

1:02:57

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759

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

760

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

761

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

762

The Shmuz Live 57 - Finding My Tafkid

Oct 29, 2021

51:39

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763

Derech HASHEM 3- I Think Therefore HASHEM IS

Oct 28, 2021

46:33

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764

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

765

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

766

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

767

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

768

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

769

The Shmuz Live 56 - Aquiring Olam Habbah The Easy Way

Oct 22, 2021

58:53

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770

Derech HASHEM SESSION 2

Oct 22, 2021

57:52

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771

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

772

The Emunah Tool Series - Part 2

Oct 18, 2021

1:00:27

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773

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

774

Derech Hashem 1 - Introduction

Oct 17, 2021

54:46

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775

The Shmuz Live 55 - A Diamond with a Flaw

Oct 15, 2021

47:03

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776

The Emunah Tool Series - Part 1

Oct 12, 2021

1:05:19

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777

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

778

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

779

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

780

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 7

Sep 7, 2021

47:37

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781

The Lost Art of Teshuvah 6

Sep 5, 2021

47:56

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782

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

783

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

784

The Shmuz Live - The Teshuvah Shmuz 5782

Sep 13, 2021

1:01:21

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785

The Shmuz Live 55 - Rosh HaShanah Issues of the Day

Sep 3, 2021

1:17:47

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786

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

787

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

788

The Shmuz Live 54 - 212 Degrees

Aug 27, 2021

49:23

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789

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

790

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

791

The Shmuz Live 53 - My True Potential

Aug 20, 2021

59:36

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792

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

793

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

794

The Shmuz Live 52- The Tiny Giant Called I

Aug 12, 2021

53:40

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795

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

796

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

797

The Shmuz Live 51 - The Overspent Generation

Aug 5, 2021

1:14:10

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798

Emunah in the Workplace: Finding the Balance

Aug 4, 2021

49:41

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799

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

800

Emunah in the Workplace: I Need Needs

Jul 29, 2021

57:22

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