The Shmuz

301

The Platform of Hashem

Nov 23, 2023

1:47

There’s only one way to navigate this thing called life, and that’s 100% reliance on Hashem.  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

302

Why Do I Need Trouble?

Nov 22, 2023

1:14

When things are difficult, it’s normal to ask the following question- ‘Hashem, what do I need this for?’ Listen now to hear Rabbi Shafier’s perspective.   This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

303

Cutting Through the Haze of Physicality

Nov 21, 2023

1:44

Hashem I can’t do this...I need You. It’s at that point when you begin to get it.Watch the full Shmuz here: https://vimeo.com/376691736  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

304

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Toldos

Nov 12, 2023

50:48

If you don’t appreciate it, you may as well not have it. Isn’t that a disturbing thought? Of course, appreciation is at the core of kibud av v’eim, a mitzvah that Eisav HaRasha excelled in. Think about it. By the age of fifteen, Eisav had already killed a man, lived with a married woman, denied the Torah and renounced mitzvos, techias hameisim and olam haba. Devoid of morality, it seems puzzling that he was so careful to honor his father Yitzchak. In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier takes a deeper look as to why kibud av was so instinctual to even a lowlife like Eisav. Ready to gain a golden ticket to happiness and meaning? Listen now   This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

305

Everything You Do Matters

Nov 16, 2023

1:08

Here’s an empowering thought to take you into Shabbos.  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

306

One Chesed a Day

Nov 15, 2023

1:15

Married? This is brilliant advice.Find out why The Ten Really Dumb Mistakes has sold over 20,000 copies. Check it out here: https://book.theshmuz.com/first-step1643379519788  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

307

The Bigger the Gift, the Smaller I Am

Nov 14, 2023

1:18

The more talented you are, the more humble you should be.  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

308

Luxuries

Nov 13, 2023

1:42

Eisav was a lover of luxuries. But what’s that got to do with me? Am I not entitled to spoil myself a little?  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

309

Hashem Wants Your Success

Nov 12, 2023

0:53

Don’t give up on your dreams. This simple hack will get you focused and ready to succeed  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

310

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Chayei Sora

Nov 6, 2023

37:45

In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier delves into the ultimate tafkid of Sara Imeinu. In spite of her incredible accomplishments, we learn that Sara Imeinu’s role was primarily to become the mother of Am Yisroel through Yitzchak Avinu. Let that sink in. It wasn’t until she was ninety years old that she started fulfilling her purpose in this world. For our own lives, this delivers some powerful lessons- the futility of comparing ourselves with others, the fallacy of judging those around us and the freedom to accept the stage of life that Hashem has placed us in. Seize this opportunity to learn something about the Parsha this week- it contains powerful life lessons that we all need reminding of.  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

311

The Measure of the Man

Nov 9, 2023

2:35

If you’re busy comparing your accomplishments to others, you may just be missing out on your mission in this world.  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

312

If Life Was Easy, It Wouldn't Be Your Choice

Nov 8, 2023

1:56

People always wonder- why does life have to be so hard? Why can’t Hashem just let me learn, daven and get closer to Him, without all these difficult distractions?   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

313

Self-Centered People Aren't Happy

Nov 7, 2023

2:01

This common syndrome has the potential to ruin your life in this world and the next  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

314

The Jigsaw of Life

Nov 6, 2023

3:29

Does it seem that most of the world lacks clarity, direction and drive? Why is that? Watch now for Rabbi Shafier’s startling response.  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

315

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Vayeira: Anatomy of a Nisayon

Oct 31, 2023

1:09:54

Akeidas Yitzchak. An event that continues to shape the Jewish People, giving us endless zechuyos and molding our collective character for all time. What sets the Akeidah apart from, l’havdil, some of the death cults of our enemies? What was the purpose of the test? Why was Avraham’s response so mind blowing? Think about it. He got up early in the morning to kill his child. The answers to these questions give us the direction we need in our own challenges. In The Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier offer a practical, three point survival guide that you can use to step up to any difficulty. Entitled ‘The Anatomy of a Nisayon’, this shmuz will give you clarity, chizuk and understanding, no matter what you are going through. 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

316

Love Blinds

Nov 3, 2023

2:40

Here’s a mindblowing vort to enhance your table this Shabbos  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

317

Understanding Challenge

Nov 2, 2023

1:38

What is the purpose of pain? Listen now to hear Rabbi Shafier’s comforting perspective.  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

318

The Precious Commodity Called Life

Nov 1, 2023

1:04

Want to know the most empowering thought a person can have? Listen to this.  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

319

Transcending Physicality

Oct 31, 2023

1:26

Transcending Physicality: An important reminder during these challenging times Uncover fresh insights and groundbreaking ideas against the backdrop of the weekly parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Vayeira here: vimeo.com/372264229  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

320

The Shmuz on the Parsha- Lech Lecha

Oct 24, 2023

34:27

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321

Accepting out Imperfections

Oct 26, 2023

2:02

Are you the type of person who does a mitzvah…feels good for about second…and then…’yeah but it wasn’t exactly lismah…you only did it for kavod…it wasn’t really done with kavannah’ If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this!  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

322

Changing Worlds

Oct 25, 2023

1:28

Believe in yourself, in your Torah, and in the value of your mitzvos  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

323

Hand Crafted for Growth

Oct 24, 2023

0:51

Challenges are not just tests to see if we can survive. They’re hand crafted for our growth. Listen now for 51 seconds of pure chizuk 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

324

The World Doesn't Function

Jul 21, 2023

1:32

If you’re not sure what life will be like after Moshiach, listen to this for Rabbi Shafier’s reassuring response.  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

325

My Life Stinks

Jul 20, 2023

1:40

Ever wonder WHY you need such trouble in your life? And then the 9 days start and you can’t even take a long hot shower… Listen now for a paradigm shift. You got this!  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

326

Moments Before Moshiach

Jul 17, 2023

2:14

The Three Weeks can sometimes feel like ‘Uh-oh, better watch out for Hashem’s big stick...get through the Nine Days... then aaaaah go on vacation.’ It doesn’t have to be that way. This short clip will give you a new perspective.  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

327

Being at Peace With Your Life Settings

Jul 16, 2023

1:34

It’s time to stop spinning your wheels, and start focusing on where you want to go in this world. Have a wonderful week!  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

328

How to Make the Right Decision

Jul 14, 2023

1:41

You’ve asked daas Torah. You’ve gathered as much information as you can. How can you reassure yourself that you’ve made the right decision? 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

329

Life Lessons from Rav Yechezkel Abrambsky ztl

Jul 13, 2023

2:18

Recognizing your inherent potential doesn’t have to mean compromising your humility. Listen to this powerful clip to learn more. 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

330

Stop the Stress

Jul 12, 2023

1:17

If you’re ready to stop playing games with health and your future, listen to this. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

331

If I Don't Change, This is Me Forever

Jul 11, 2023

2:00

Are you an addict? No? You sure about that? 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

332

Should a Rich Person Live in Luxury?

Jul 10, 2023

1:38

Listen now to hear Rabbi Shafier’s grounded response. To ask a q to Rabbi Shafier, please email [email protected] 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

333

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #10

Jul 27, 2023

49:40

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334

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #9

Jul 27, 2023

44:53

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335

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #8

Jul 27, 2023

1:19:43

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336

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #7

Jul 26, 2023

24:32

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337

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #6

Jul 25, 2023

39:41

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338

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #5

Jul 24, 2023

51:12

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339

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #4

Jul 23, 2023

51:57

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340

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #3

Jul 21, 2023

57:02

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341

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #2

Jul 20, 2023

49:08

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342

Tisha B'Av Shmuz #1

Jul 19, 2023

48:42

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343

Short Burst of Inspiration for Tisha B'Av #2

Jul 26, 2023

10:23

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344

Short Burst of Inspiration for Tisha B'Av #1

Jul 26, 2023

8:31

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345

Why We Want Moshiach

Jul 6, 2023

52:15

Our life right now is not normal. A long time ago we forgot what life is supposed to be like. We forgot about what living a life of clarity means. Imagine, for a moment, a world without confusion, without doubt. We may not feel this acutely, but Hashem does. He feels our pain and is longing for our return. If you feel that the sorrow of Tisha B’Av is difficult to relate to, take the time now to ponder what we’re living without and just how broken our world is. This Shmuz will bring home the relevance of this moment of reflection and mourning, and show us in practical application what we can do to bring Hashem into our lives once more.  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

346

When Will the Suffering Stop?

Jul 6, 2023

1:05:19

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347

What Are We Missing?

Jul 6, 2023

43:56

The world that we live in isn’t the way it’s supposed to be. Tisha B’Av gives us that moment of reflection, the opportunity to consider what we are missing and how we can begin to rectify what has been lost. Like children born into darkness, we can’t even comprehend what life should look like, how we are meant to enjoy this world and use it as a tool to become closer to Hashem. This Tisha B’Av take the time to reset your perspective. Realize what we are missing, and mourn.  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

348

Being At Peace With Yourself

Jul 7, 2023

1:35

It’s time to stop spinning your wheels, and start focusing on where you want to go in this world. Have a wonderful Shabbos!  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

349

Moments Before Moshiach

Jul 6, 2023

2:14

What can you achieve in the moments before Moshiach? Wishing you an easy fast  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

350

Leaving It Up to Hashem

Jul 5, 2023

1:08

In shidduchim? Looking for the sign that he’s the right one? This might be it.  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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