The Shmuz

1201

Emunah in the Workplace - Part 1

Jul 11, 2019

46:31

Earning a living was never easy. Yet, it seems that we work harder then ever today, and still, we barely seem to make ends meet. The strange part is that there was never as much wealth, abundance and opportunity as there is today. By all standards we earn more then any previous generation—yet we continue to struggle. And, while we enjoy a host of technological advances that free mankind from most physical labor—we still have to fight to provide for our families. It almost seems like there’s a plan to keep man working. But why? Why would HASHEM want us to work? What would HASHEM want us to spend so many hours doing things that aren’t really important, and don’t help us grow?This series deals with the many issues associated with working for a living.Why does HASHEM want us to work for a living?How do I know what is the right amount of effort that I should put in?When can I say to HASHEM, “I have done all that I can. Now it’s up to You.”Why is that no matter how much I earn, I always seem to be in debt?Is there an easier way to provide for my family?What things can help guarantee a good parnasah (living)?Why does HASHEM give wealth to certain people?Is there a way to know what I should be doing to earn a living?Is there a way of knowing how hard I should work?When it comes to earning a living: What is HASHEM’s role? What is mine?Is Kollel for Life permitted?Is there an operating principle that I can use to guide the efforts that I put in?If I enjoy a particular type of work, but it doesn’t pay enough, may I still do it, and rely on HASHEM to provide? 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

1202

Announcing the Marriage Transformation Seminar

Aug 5, 2019

1:15

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE About the Marriage Transformation SeminarThe MARRIAGE TRANSFORMATION SEMINAR will:Help you reconnect to your spouse and rekindle the passion in your relationship.Stop the fighting, bickering and feeling lonely in your marriageLearn to be EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT and create a harmonious loving marriage.Rabbi Shafier’s Marriage Transformation Seminar will give you a clear, proven system to improve your marriage. It’s the only marriage program out there that offers the consistent, personal guidance from a trusted Torah authority, endorsed by leading marriage therapists and Rabbonim.This breakthrough Seminar will allow you to rediscover love, connection and friendship-even if your spouse refuses to change. Join other growth-orientated couples who have deepened their bond of love through the Marriage Transformation Seminar and have the marriage you have always dreamed of.Register at: MARRIAGE.THESHMUZ.COM 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

1203

Emunah in the Workplace - Part 2

Aug 7, 2019

52:39

Earning a living was never easy. Yet, it seems that we work harder then ever today, and still, we barely seem to make ends meet. The strange part is that there was never as much wealth, abundance and opportunity as there is today. By all standards we earn more then any previous generation—yet we continue to struggle. And, while we enjoy a host of technological advances that free mankind from most physical labor—we still have to fight to provide for our families. It almost seems like there’s a plan to keep man working. But why? Why would HASHEM want us to work? What would HASHEM want us to spend so many hours doing things that aren’t really important, and don’t help us grow?This series deals with the many issues associated with working for a living.Why does HASHEM want us to work for a living?How do I know what is the right amount of effort that I should put in?When can I say to HASHEM, “I have done all that I can. Now it’s up to You.”Why is that no matter how much I earn, I always seem to be in debt?Is there an easier way to provide for my family?What things can help guarantee a good parnasah (living)?Why does HASHEM give wealth to certain people?Is there a way to know what I should be doing to earn a living?Is there a way of knowing how hard I should work?When it comes to earning a living: What is HASHEM’s role? What is mine?Is Kollel for Life permitted?Is there an operating principle that I can use to guide the efforts that I put in?If I enjoy a particular type of work, but it doesn’t pay enough, may I still do it, and rely on HASHEM to provide? 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

1204

Emunah in the Workplace - Part 3

Aug 14, 2019

57:22

Earning a living was never easy. Yet, it seems that we work harder then ever today, and still, we barely seem to make ends meet. The strange part is that there was never as much wealth, abundance and opportunity as there is today. By all standards we earn more then any previous generation—yet we continue to struggle. And, while we enjoy a host of technological advances that free mankind from most physical labor—we still have to fight to provide for our families. It almost seems like there’s a plan to keep man working. But why? Why would HASHEM want us to work? What would HASHEM want us to spend so many hours doing things that aren’t really important, and don’t help us grow?This series deals with the many issues associated with working for a living.Why does HASHEM want us to work for a living?How do I know what is the right amount of effort that I should put in?When can I say to HASHEM, “I have done all that I can. Now it’s up to You.”Why is that no matter how much I earn, I always seem to be in debt?Is there an easier way to provide for my family?What things can help guarantee a good parnasah (living)?Why does HASHEM give wealth to certain people?Is there a way to know what I should be doing to earn a living?Is there a way of knowing how hard I should work?When it comes to earning a living: What is HASHEM’s role? What is mine?Is Kollel for Life permitted?Is there an operating principle that I can use to guide the efforts that I put in?If I enjoy a particular type of work, but it doesn’t pay enough, may I still do it, and rely on HASHEM to provide? 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

1205

Emunah in the Workplace - Part 4

Aug 21, 2019

49:41

Earning a living was never easy. Yet, it seems that we work harder then ever today, and still, we barely seem to make ends meet. The strange part is that there was never as much wealth, abundance and opportunity as there is today. By all standards we earn more then any previous generation—yet we continue to struggle. And, while we enjoy a host of technological advances that free mankind from most physical labor—we still have to fight to provide for our families. It almost seems like there’s a plan to keep man working. But why? Why would HASHEM want us to work? What would HASHEM want us to spend so many hours doing things that aren’t really important, and don’t help us grow?This series deals with the many issues associated with working for a living.Why does HASHEM want us to work for a living?How do I know what is the right amount of effort that I should put in?When can I say to HASHEM, “I have done all that I can. Now it’s up to You.”Why is that no matter how much I earn, I always seem to be in debt?Is there an easier way to provide for my family?What things can help guarantee a good parnasah (living)?Why does HASHEM give wealth to certain people?Is there a way to know what I should be doing to earn a living?Is there a way of knowing how hard I should work?When it comes to earning a living: What is HASHEM’s role? What is mine?Is Kollel for Life permitted?Is there an operating principle that I can use to guide the efforts that I put in?If I enjoy a particular type of work, but it doesn’t pay enough, may I still do it, and rely on HASHEM to provide? 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

1206

Emunah in the Workplace - Part 5

Aug 28, 2019

57:38

Earning a living was never easy. Yet, it seems that we work harder then ever today, and still, we barely seem to make ends meet. The strange part is that there was never as much wealth, abundance and opportunity as there is today. By all standards we earn more then any previous generation—yet we continue to struggle. And, while we enjoy a host of technological advances that free mankind from most physical labor—we still have to fight to provide for our families. It almost seems like there’s a plan to keep man working. But why? Why would HASHEM want us to work? What would HASHEM want us to spend so many hours doing things that aren’t really important, and don’t help us grow?This series deals with the many issues associated with working for a living.Why does HASHEM want us to work for a living?How do I know what is the right amount of effort that I should put in?When can I say to HASHEM, “I have done all that I can. Now it’s up to You.”Why is that no matter how much I earn, I always seem to be in debt?Is there an easier way to provide for my family?What things can help guarantee a good parnasah (living)?Why does HASHEM give wealth to certain people?Is there a way to know what I should be doing to earn a living?Is there a way of knowing how hard I should work?When it comes to earning a living: What is HASHEM’s role? What is mine?Is Kollel for Life permitted?Is there an operating principle that I can use to guide the efforts that I put in?If I enjoy a particular type of work, but it doesn’t pay enough, may I still do it, and rely on HASHEM to provide? 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

1207

Transform Your Marriage! | Sunday, September 1st | 8 PM EST

Aug 28, 2019

1:12

Reconnect to your spouse and rekindle the passion in your relationshipStop the fighting, bickering, and feeling lonely in your marriageLearn to be EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT and create a harmonious loving marriage 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

1208

Emunah in the Workplace - Part 6

Sep 4, 2019

58:24

Earning a living was never easy. Yet, it seems that we work harder then ever today, and still, we barely seem to make ends meet. The strange part is that there was never as much wealth, abundance and opportunity as there is today. By all standards we earn more then any previous generation—yet we continue to struggle. And, while we enjoy a host of technological advances that free mankind from most physical labor—we still have to fight to provide for our families. It almost seems like there’s a plan to keep man working. But why? Why would HASHEM want us to work? What would HASHEM want us to spend so many hours doing things that aren’t really important, and don’t help us grow?This series deals with the many issues associated with working for a living.Why does HASHEM want us to work for a living?How do I know what is the right amount of effort that I should put in?When can I say to HASHEM, “I have done all that I can. Now it’s up to You.”Why is that no matter how much I earn, I always seem to be in debt?Is there an easier way to provide for my family?What things can help guarantee a good parnasah (living)?Why does HASHEM give wealth to certain people?Is there a way to know what I should be doing to earn a living?Is there a way of knowing how hard I should work?When it comes to earning a living: What is HASHEM’s role? What is mine?Is Kollel for Life permitted?Is there an operating principle that I can use to guide the efforts that I put in?If I enjoy a particular type of work, but it doesn’t pay enough, may I still do it, and rely on HASHEM to provide? 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

1209

Emunah in the Workplace - Part 7

Sep 11, 2019

58:54

Earning a living was never easy. Yet, it seems that we work harder then ever today, and still, we barely seem to make ends meet. The strange part is that there was never as much wealth, abundance and opportunity as there is today. By all standards we earn more then any previous generation—yet we continue to struggle. And, while we enjoy a host of technological advances that free mankind from most physical labor—we still have to fight to provide for our families. It almost seems like there’s a plan to keep man working. But why? Why would HASHEM want us to work? What would HASHEM want us to spend so many hours doing things that aren’t really important, and don’t help us grow?This series deals with the many issues associated with working for a living.Why does HASHEM want us to work for a living?How do I know what is the right amount of effort that I should put in?When can I say to HASHEM, “I have done all that I can. Now it’s up to You.”Why is that no matter how much I earn, I always seem to be in debt?Is there an easier way to provide for my family?What things can help guarantee a good parnasah (living)?Why does HASHEM give wealth to certain people?Is there a way to know what I should be doing to earn a living?Is there a way of knowing how hard I should work?When it comes to earning a living: What is HASHEM’s role? What is mine?Is Kollel for Life permitted?Is there an operating principle that I can use to guide the efforts that I put in?If I enjoy a particular type of work, but it doesn’t pay enough, may I still do it, and rely on HASHEM to provide? 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

1210

Emunah in the Workplace - Part 8

Sep 18, 2019

1:04:20

Earning a living was never easy. Yet, it seems that we work harder then ever today, and still, we barely seem to make ends meet. The strange part is that there was never as much wealth, abundance and opportunity as there is today. By all standards we earn more then any previous generation—yet we continue to struggle. And, while we enjoy a host of technological advances that free mankind from most physical labor—we still have to fight to provide for our families. It almost seems like there’s a plan to keep man working. But why? Why would HASHEM want us to work? What would HASHEM want us to spend so many hours doing things that aren’t really important, and don’t help us grow?This series deals with the many issues associated with working for a living.Why does HASHEM want us to work for a living?How do I know what is the right amount of effort that I should put in?When can I say to HASHEM, “I have done all that I can. Now it’s up to You.”Why is that no matter how much I earn, I always seem to be in debt?Is there an easier way to provide for my family?What things can help guarantee a good parnasah (living)?Why does HASHEM give wealth to certain people?Is there a way to know what I should be doing to earn a living?Is there a way of knowing how hard I should work?When it comes to earning a living: What is HASHEM’s role? What is mine?Is Kollel for Life permitted?Is there an operating principle that I can use to guide the efforts that I put in?If I enjoy a particular type of work, but it doesn’t pay enough, may I still do it, and rely on HASHEM to provide? 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

1211

Life 101 - Part 1

Sep 25, 2019

33:33

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1212

Life 101 - Part 2

Oct 2, 2019

29:45

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1213

Life 101 - Part 3

Oct 23, 2019

32:09

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1214

Parsha-Bereishis-The Greatness of Man

Oct 24, 2019

38:11

Parshas BereishisThis week, we are discussing why the world wasn’t created with the giving of the Torah. Why did everything hinge on one man? What does the creation of Adom HaRishon teach us about our own everyday interactions with others?Join me as I unravel some incredible explanations and give some hard points to ponder. Does gadlus haadom only extend to ourselves? How can we move forward in our bein adam l’chavero in light of Parshas Bereishis? 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

1215

Parsha - Noach - Basics of Belief

Oct 27, 2019

34:54

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1216

Life 101 - Part 4

Oct 30, 2019

32:31

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1217

Parsha - Lech Lecha

Nov 4, 2019

34:16

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1218

Life 101 - Part 5

Nov 6, 2019

33:58

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1219

Parsha Vayeirah - Anatomy of a Nisayon

Nov 11, 2019

1:09:54

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1220

Life 101 - Part 6

Nov 13, 2019

34:10

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1221

Shmuz on the Parsha- Chayei Sarah

Nov 17, 2019

37:44

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1222

Life 101 - Part 7

Nov 20, 2019

29:38

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1223

Shmuz on the Parsha- Tolodos

Nov 24, 2019

50:48

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1224

Life 101 - Part 8

Nov 27, 2019

31:05

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1225

Parsha-Vayeitzei

Dec 2, 2019

48:27

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1226

Life 101 - Part 9

Dec 4, 2019

32:46

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1227

Shmuz on the Parsha - Vayishlach

Dec 8, 2019

43:33

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1228

Shmuz on the Parsha Men are from Mars

Dec 10, 2019

54:47

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1229

Life 101 - Part 10

Dec 11, 2019

35:55

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1230

Shmuz on the Parsha Vayeshev

Dec 16, 2019

46:35

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1231

Life 101 - Part 11

Dec 18, 2019

31:17

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1232

Life 101 - Part 12

Dec 25, 2019

31:39

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1233

Life 101 - Part 13

Jan 1, 2020

32:05

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1234

Life 101 - Part 14

Jan 8, 2020

32:49

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1235

Life 101 - Part 15

Jan 15, 2020

32:16

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1236

Shmuz on the Parsha - Shemos

Jan 16, 2020

1:01:26

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1237

Shmuz on the Parsha Vaeirah

Jan 19, 2020

56:35

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1238

The Tefillah Project 1 Prayer-A Changed Reality

Jan 20, 2020

49:13

If you do the math, we spend around two hours a day davening. In plain language, by the time someone’s reached twenty years old, that’s ten thousand hours they’ve invested in tefillah. What do we have to show for this dedication of our time? Are we davek with Hashem, baalei emunah? Unfortunately, most of us have difficulty connecting. Our senses deny Hashem, and we struggle to communicate with Something beyond our frame of reference or understanding. How do we bridge this gap? In this introductory class, learn the three indispensable tips to transcending the physical world and turn your davening into an incredibly transformative experience. 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

1239

Life 101 - Part 16

Jan 22, 2020

31:26

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual?It does…Using real life situations, powerful examples, and meaningful observations, it brings basic Torah wisdom to making sense of out why HASHEM made us, what we are doing here, and what we need to be truly happy.It deals with the fundamental issues facing a growing person in our hectic, confusing times.Topics like:· Why is life often so difficult?· Why is there so much suffering in the world?· What is the Torah’s approach to pleasure (This may come as a big surprise)· Why are some mitzvahs so difficult?· How can I stay motivated to grow, when so many things distract me? (It’s not as difficult as you might think)Based on the first perek of the Misillos Yesharim.If you had a chance to read the Shmuz book Stop Surviving, Start Living, you’ll recognize some of the issues that that this series deal with. The Life 101 set expands on those ideas, and digs in more deeply into them.Packaged in an attractive binder, on both CD as well as DVD disks, it comes together with a workbook. It is also available on line to stream or download.The series is divided into 16 sections.Each section is about 30 minute long.16 CDs + 4 DVDs of the Video24 page source book included” 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

1240

Shmuz 272 More Powerful Than G-d

Jan 24, 2020

47:30

In this powerful Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier discusses the spiritual forces that cause cognitive dissonance and shows us how we can have a chance at living a more authentic and truthful existence. If you want to have the clarity to move forward through this thing called life, you need to understand what motivates and drives you. This shmuz will change everything you ever thought about yourself. 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

1241

Shmuz on the Parsha Bo - The 5th and 6th Level of Emunah

Jan 26, 2020

39:48

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1242

The Tefillah Project 2 Why Daven?

Jan 27, 2020

1:05:57

In the second part of the Tefillah Project, Rabbi Shafier outlines how Hashem is the ultimate energy source of everything, constantly maintaining physicality and keeping everything in existence. Despite the fact that Hashem is outside of our frame of reference, we are commanded to develop a feeling of yirah and ahavas Hashem. How do we achieve this? In this class, discover how to cut through the darkness and see Hashem. Learn how to relate to Hashem through his middos and develop an understanding of the wisdom and beauty that is manifest in the world around us. 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

1243

Shmuz 271 It’s Not The Way It’s Supposed to Be

Jan 31, 2020

49:34

If we really understood the holiness of a neshama, we’d be blown away. Yet our reality is that we don’t appreciate the incredible potential enclosed within each of us-we don’t even appreciate ourselves. It’s not supposed to be this way. We were meant to achieve great spiritual heights during our lifetime, so what holds us back? In this shockingly honest shmuz Rabbi Shafier discusses his own challenges with growth and gives us some insight as to how we can get focused on moving forward. 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

1244

Shmuz on the Parsha Beshalach

Feb 2, 2020

52:13

The Mitzrim endured the makos, witnessed krias yam suf and were prevented from attacking B’nei Yisroel by the impenetrable cloud of glory. These events form the basis of our emunah system, and yet they didn’t seem to have such a profound effect on the people living in Egypt. Until the bitter end they denied Hashem’s existence and control over every facet of physicality.Unfortunately, we can also be guilty of living like a Mitzri. The gift of bechirah means we are capable of denying the nissim in our own lives and often refuse to acknowledge the wonders of creation. Our imaginations tempt us to deny what our neshamas instinctively know to be true, and our egos loath to be wrong. In this electrifying shmuz, Rabbi Shafier urges us to look at the world without an agenda, consider the intricacies inherent in creation and acknowledge Hashem’s hand in every aspect of the universe. 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

1245

The Tefillah Project 3 The Power of Prayer

Feb 5, 2020

57:46

We see in the Torah that tefillah is powerful. Through tefillah,Sara Imeinu is given a child, a miracle comparable to techias hameisim. Yismael cries out to Hashem and is saved in the desert, despite his rishus. What gives davening it’s incredible potency? In the third class of the Tefillah Project, Rabbi Shafier describes how Hashem feels our pain like a father, and can change decrees simply because of His unending love for us. Can prayer have an effect when you’re just a regular person? Absolutely. Every tefillah has an impact. Listen to The Power of Prayer and gain encouragement and direction on how to pour out our hearts and change our lives. 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

1246

270 Who Makes It In the World to Come

Feb 7, 2020

41:50

What’s the minimum level that’s required to get into Gan Eden? The Derech Hashem addressed this question three hundred years ago-and says something remarkable. Tune into this shmuz to get an understanding of the possible reasons for wealth, poverty, suffering and reward in this world. It will flip your world view upside down. 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

1247

Shmuz on the Parsha Yisro - Cognitive Restructuring

Feb 9, 2020

47:21

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1248

Purim: Story Behind the Story 1

Feb 9, 2020

1:07:24

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

1249

269 The 6 Constant Mitzvos

Feb 9, 2020

56:51

The Six Constant Mitzvos are the six keys that are vital to connecting with Hashem and understanding our role in this world. As the Mishnah Brurah explains, we are created to be ovdei Hashem, and our every thought and action should be a reflection of this awareness. You see if we really believed that Hashem is right here, observing everything we do, we would undoubtedly serve Hashem very differently. This Shmuz explains in clear language how to gain this level of mindfulness and encourages us to see the hand of Hashem throughout our day. It’s fundamental listening for anyone who wants to ensure they are living life for its ultimate purpose and is looking to develop their understanding of Torah-true hashkafa. 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

1250

267 We Only Fight With Friends

Feb 16, 2020

1:01:45

The dor haflaga had an explicit mission to rebel against Hashem and were in many ways worse than the generation of Noach. Why didn’t Hashem destroy them? Rashi tells us it was because they acted towards one another with love and friendship. In fact, it was only when the languages were mixed up that the fighting began. In this shmuz on interpersonal relationships, Rabbi Shafier studies the ingredients of a macklokes and shares some essential tips on how to get along better with those around us. 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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