The Shmuz

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The Shmuz Live 53 - My True Potential

Aug 20, 2021

59:36

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852

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

853

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

854

The Shmuz Live 52- The Tiny Giant Called I

Aug 12, 2021

53:40

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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

856

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

857

The Shmuz Live 51 - The Overspent Generation

Aug 5, 2021

1:14:10

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858

Emunah in the Workplace: Finding the Balance

Aug 4, 2021

49:41

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859

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

860

Emunah in the Workplace: I Need Needs

Jul 29, 2021

57:22

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861

Emunah in the Workplace: I Need Needs

Jul 28, 2021

52:40

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862

# 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

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#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

864

Understanding Emunah

Jul 20, 2021

46:31

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Shmuz Live 45 Bitachon and Histadlus

Jun 11, 2021

58:13

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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

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The Shmuz Live 43 -People Skills

May 28, 2021

54:45

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The Shmuz live 42-I Never Do Anything Wrong

May 21, 2021

1:06:59

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875

The Shmuz Live 41-Making Peace with Yourself

May 14, 2021

56:56

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The Shmuz Live 40 - Only the Good Die Young

May 7, 2021

57:54

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

Apr 30, 2021

58:54

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878

The Shmuz Live 38- Holy Pleasures

Apr 23, 2021

56:59

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The Shmuz Live 37- Lashon HaRah - Mindless Chatter

Apr 16, 2021

52:25

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Parsha in Depth - Acharei Mot-Kedoshim

Apr 18, 2021

1:01:43

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881

Parsha in Depth - Tazriah-Metzorah

Apr 11, 2021

54:26

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882

Parsha in Depth - Shemini

Apr 4, 2021

53:35

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The Shmuz Live 36- Man in Conflict

Apr 9, 2021

56:21

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The Shmuz Live 35- Towering Humility -

Mar 19, 2021

1:03:01

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Parsha in Depth - Tzav

Mar 21, 2021

48:35

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Parsha in Depth - Vayikra

Mar 14, 2021

45:03

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The Shmuz Live 34 - True Love

Mar 12, 2021

1:01:03

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The Shmuz Live 33 - The Love of Money

Mar 5, 2021

1:00:24

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889

Parsha in Depth - Vayakahel

Mar 7, 2021

1:01:15

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Parsha in Depth - Ki Sisa

Feb 28, 2021

1:17:00

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#268 - 6 constant Mitzvahs

Mar 6, 2019

56:51

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#267 - We Only Fight With Friends

Mar 7, 2019

1:01:45

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#266 - Yom Kippur 5778

Mar 8, 2019

1:08:46

Appreciating and Achieving Greatness See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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#264- Tisha BAv 5777

Mar 9, 2019

59:53

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#265- Rosh HaShanah 5778

Mar 9, 2019

56:47

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#247 - Teshuvah Shmuz 5775 - Maybe its My Fault

Mar 9, 2019

44:54

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#248- Stop Playing Gd

Mar 9, 2019

1:07:32

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#255- Teshuva Shmuz 5776

Mar 9, 2019

50:54

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#253- Learning to Love Hashem

Mar 9, 2019

57:36

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#251- Kindliness is Gdliness

Mar 9, 2019

1:02:16

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