The Shmuz

1201

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

1202

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

1203

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

1204

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

1205

Shmuz on the Parsha - Shemos

Jan 16, 2020

1:01:26

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

Shmuz on the Parsha Vaeirah

Jan 19, 2020

56:35

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

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

1208

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

1209

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

1210

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

Jan 26, 2020

39:48

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

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

1212

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

1213

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

1214

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

1215

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

1216

Shmuz on the Parsha Yisro - Cognitive Restructuring

Feb 9, 2020

47:21

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

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

1218

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

1219

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

1220

Purim: Story Behind the Story 2

Feb 16, 2020

1:19:42

Megillas Esther Session Two: Mordechai Won’t WaitMordechai’s timings were extraordinary. He demanded that Esther risk her life and approach Achashverosh, even though Achasverosh was imminently due to summon her. He refused to delay a national taanis, and instead called for Klal Yisroel to fast from the first day of Pesach, forgoing the zechus and mitzvas aseh of achilas matzah. What was Mordechai’s cheshbon? And what does his reasoning teach us for our own lives? In the second class on Megillas Esther, learn why Mordechai’s rebuke is so on point. Grasp the posukim like never before, gain a heightened awareness of the Megillah and prepare to go into Purim with an elevated sense of joy and gratitude. 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 - Mishpatim

Feb 16, 2020

44:03

Parshas Mishpatim-Torah: Rocket Fuel for the SoulThe Jewish contribution to mankind is astounding. In every industry, in every profession, the Jewish people consistently play a significant role, far surpassing our tiny population. It’s clear that we are the am segula, the messengers for revealed good in the world. Nevertheless, our gan eden isn’t dependent on whether we are chess champions or nuclear physicists. The Torah teaches us that our olam haba will be built upon how much we choose to connect to the Ribbono shel Olam in this world.Our constant, unrelenting challenge of life is that our souls are distracted, pulled by our nefesh habahami to indulge in the here and now. The antidote? Limud HaTorah. Through limud haTorah, we are able to connect with the Eternal and discover the part of us that craves transcendence. In this week’s podcast, learn how to ignite your neshama through the joy of learning and gain a genuine Torah outlook on what ‘tikkun olam’ really means. 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

1222

Purim: Story Behind the Story 3

Feb 23, 2020

1:00:05

Megillas Esther Session Three: Esther’s Big Deal RequestEsther stands at the threshold of the throne room, prepared to forfeit her life in this world and the next. Instead, she is assisted by three melachim, achieves ruach hakodesh and is the catalyst for Klal Yisroel’s eventual salvation. Aside from the obvious message that Hashem can always flip things around in an instant, there are many other life lessons to be learnt. Firstly, Esther’s people skills are exemplary. Want to ask for a raise? Just follow Esther’s three point plan on how to submit a request. Need chizuk in following daas Torah? Use Esther as an example. And if we want a clear warning on how not to behave we need look no further than Haman. His relentless drive for kavod shows us how if a person doesn’t control his middos, he’s destined to be utterly miserable in this world. It’s all here. Genuine, Torah-true hashkafa and timeless messages laid open for you this Purim. 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 96 Purim Seize the Moment

Feb 23, 2020

48:37

Before Esther went into Achashverosh, Mordechai commanded the Jewish nation to fast for three days. Rashi tells us that those three days included the first day of Pesach. That means that Mordechai abolished themitzvosof eatingmatzah, drinking the four cups, and eatingmarrorthat year. Since there were more than eleven months until the decree was to take place, what was the sudden need for action? What was the urgency?This Shmuz demonstrates the laser focus that challenging deadlines can give us and what we can accomplish when properly motivated. 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

1224

Parshas Terumah: Hashem’s Role/ Man’s Role- Finding the Balance

Feb 23, 2020

44:42

Parshas Terumah: Hashem’s Role/ Man’s Role- Finding the BalanceIn this week’s parsha, why does Hashem explain to Moshe how to make Menorah when it’s created miraculously? This question underpins one of the fundamental concepts in Torah hashkafa: the delicate balance between bitachon and hishtadlus. Whether it’s health, shidduchim or parnassah, how much effort are we expected to invest, and when should we say that we’re leaving it entirely to G-d? In this clarifying shiur, Rabbi Shafier exposes some crucial misconceptions and brings to light exactly what our attitude should be when it comes to working hard, paying those bills or pursuing our goals. 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

Purim: Story Behind the Story 4

Mar 1, 2020

1:19:46

Megillas Esther Session Four: On Death and DinimIn the fourth session on Megillas Esther, Rabbi Shafier brings the conclusion of the Megillah dramatically to life. From Haman’s sudden demise to our own swift salvation, this class will explain the final perakim with additional insight and depth. Discover why Purim is considered to be greater than the kabbola at Har Sinai, how Haman’s unchecked arrogance inevitably led to his downfall and what forced Mordechai to leave the Sanhedrin. If you’re looking to reach a higher madreiga this Purim, having an understanding and appreciation of the words of the Megillah is essential. Tune in here and go beyond the externals this Purim with The Shmuz. 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

1226

Shmuz on the Parsha Tizaveh

Mar 1, 2020

50:37

Parshas Tetzaveh: Learning to ForgiveWe hear plenty on the importance of doing teshuvah, on loving our fellow man and learning how to be mevater. All incredibly important concepts that are essential for a Torah Jew to work on and internalize. But how often do we hear about the importance of forgiving ourselves? We are capable of becoming greater than melachim, the absolute pinnacle of creation on which the entire world rests. And yet, we have faults, and so many failings! How can we possibly achieve our purpose in this world?By recognizing that failing is a part of growth. Failing doesn’t mean we are failures. It means we are human beings. Hashem doesn’t demand perfection, He only wants us to grow, so that we can become the very best versions of ourselves. When we stop blaming ourselves for our nature, we can learn to forgive ourselves, forgive others and walk through life with a healthy sense of self. In this week’s podcast, learn how to let go of your failings and gain the emotional freedom to achieve your tafkid. 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

Pesach: Living Through the Makos 1

Mar 8, 2020

55:44

A verse by verse analysis of the Exodus on 4 audio cds with explanations drawn from the Rishonim, Gemarah, Medrash Rabbah, and Medrash TanchumahA verse by verse analysis of the Exodus on 4 audio tapes, with explanations drawn from the Rishonim, Gemarah, Medrash Rabbah, and Medrash TanchumahWith an eye towards understanding the greatness of the miracles of the Makkos brought onto the Mitzrim, this series details many of the actual events that happened during the Makkos, thereby helping us feel what was actually happening in those times, and bringing us to feel the greatest miracle of all times—Yetzias Metzraim.A Great way to prepare for Pesach! 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

1228

Shmuz on the Parsha Ki Tisa

Mar 8, 2020

48:48

Parshas Ki Tisah: The Love of MoneyIn today’s society, we are relentlessly bombarded with two fallacies: One, that money equals happiness and two, that our sense of self should be defined by our net worth. The Torah rejects both of these ideas, and yet we see from this week’s parsha that attraction to money is something inherent in the briah. In this uncomfortably relevant Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier encourages us to take a long hard look at how we judge ourselves and others- are our attitudes towards money in line with Torah hashkafa? Or are we constantly pursuing the next best thing, hoping that it will give us the elusive satisfaction for which we all crave? 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

1229

Shmuz 277 - Marriage Lessons from the Meggilah

Mar 10, 2020

53:03

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

Pesach: Living Through the Makos 2

Mar 15, 2020

1:18:13

A verse by verse analysis of the Exodus on 4 audio cds with explanations drawn from the Rishonim, Gemarah, Medrash Rabbah, and Medrash TanchumahA verse by verse analysis of the Exodus on 4 audio tapes, with explanations drawn from the Rishonim, Gemarah, Medrash Rabbah, and Medrash TanchumahWith an eye towards understanding the greatness of the miracles of the Makkos brought onto the Mitzrim, this series details many of the actual events that happened during the Makkos, thereby helping us feel what was actually happening in those times, and bringing us to feel the greatest miracle of all times—Yetzias Metzraim.A Great way to prepare for Pesach! 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

1231

Shmuz on the Parsha YaYakhel

Mar 15, 2020

48:11

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

Pesach: Living Through the Makos 3

Mar 22, 2020

1:24:42

A verse by verse analysis of the Exodus on 4 audio cds with explanations drawn from the Rishonim, Gemarah, Medrash Rabbah, and Medrash TanchumahA verse by verse analysis of the Exodus on 4 audio tapes, with explanations drawn from the Rishonim, Gemarah, Medrash Rabbah, and Medrash TanchumahWith an eye towards understanding the greatness of the miracles of the Makkos brought onto the Mitzrim, this series details many of the actual events that happened during the Makkos, thereby helping us feel what was actually happening in those times, and bringing us to feel the greatest miracle of all times—Yetzias Metzraim.A Great way to prepare for Pesach! 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

Pesach: Living Through the Makos 4

Mar 29, 2020

1:05:14

A verse by verse analysis of the Exodus on 4 audio cds with explanations drawn from the Rishonim, Gemarah, Medrash Rabbah, and Medrash TanchumahA verse by verse analysis of the Exodus on 4 audio tapes, with explanations drawn from the Rishonim, Gemarah, Medrash Rabbah, and Medrash TanchumahWith an eye towards understanding the greatness of the miracles of the Makkos brought onto the Mitzrim, this series details many of the actual events that happened during the Makkos, thereby helping us feel what was actually happening in those times, and bringing us to feel the greatest miracle of all times—Yetzias Metzraim.A Great way to prepare for Pesach! 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

Shmuz #279 Perspectives on Covid

Apr 6, 2020

53:58

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

Shmuz #278 DIN RACAMIM AND COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020

34:12

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 Vayikrah

Apr 13, 2020

42:03

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

1237

Shmuz on the Parsha Shemini

Apr 19, 2020

40:06

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

1238

Shmuz on the Parsha Tazriah Metzorah

May 3, 2020

39:32

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

Shmuz on the Parsha Shefirah

May 10, 2020

42:49

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

Heroes HaKotel

May 17, 2020

22:35

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 Covid - 19 -Life Settings

May 18, 2020

55:45

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

1242

Shmuz on the Parsha Kedoshim

May 31, 2020

37:45

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 on the Parsha Naso

Jun 8, 2020

47:50

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

Perspectives on Covid 19

Jun 25, 2020

53:58

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

Shmuz on the Parsha Chukas

Jul 5, 2020

1:11:38

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

Shmuz #280

Jul 8, 2020

43:28

Hashem love you more than you love you 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 Live - Pinchas

Jul 9, 2020

1:09:15

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

1248

The Shmuz Live 5

Jul 13, 2020

1:09:12

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

The Shmuz Live 6

Jul 20, 2020

1:10:44

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

Shmuz on The Parsha Live 7 - Tisha B'Av

Jul 31, 2020

1:20:13

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

The Shmuz

More by Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier