The Shmuz

בשבילי נברא העולם Isn’t just a nice platitude. It’s meant to give you an inherent sense of self-worth and meaning to your life. Listen to this if you need to feel like you matter today.   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...

If you believe it all ends at the grave, there are no answers… 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

There’s one question they will ask you when you leave this world. Curious? Listen to Rabbi Shafier’s life-altering 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/...

“I know people talk about this all the time, but I feel like right when we got married we were so close and it was so much fun, and now with so many more responsibilities in life we’ve lost that passion. How do we bring it back?” If this is a question you’ve sometimes wondered, listen now to hear Rabbi Shafier’s on-point answer. Make sure your marriage doesn’t succumb to the same mistakes that Rab...

Ever wondered why most of the world is fundamentally unhappy? Listen to this. To hear The Shmuz on the Parsha for Parshas Emor, go here: https://vimeo.com/416973865   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: h...

Let them become holy . The command that has echoed throughout our history and enjoins us to be separate and unique, a beloved holy nation that will forever stand apart. But how special can I be, when I’m just one out of seven billion people on this planet? In the third* class of the series, Rabbi Shafier empowers us to recognize our inherent closeness to the Ribbono Shel Olam . When we fully inter...

Did your spouse do something irritating this past Shabbos? If you’re in the 1% who never finds living with another person difficult, you don’t need to watch this video. For everyone else, this short clip can offer a refreshing perspective Didn’t get your copy of the Ten Really Dumb Mistakes video book yet? You can purchase your copy from http://bit.ly/40dh09m with free extras and added bonuses &nb...

Every pleasure has its limit. Why is 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

Here’s a clip in time for Sefira: How to respect anyone   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

Respect is the basis of every meaningful relationship. How could it be that the choshuve talmidim of Rabbi Akiva fell short on this crucial middah? In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier takes an in-depth look at the Torah approach to respect. Where did the talmidim trip up? The answer can stop you making those same mistakes in your own life. Want to deepen your marriage, your friendshi...

We have a mitzvah to remember Har Sinai. In order to do so, we must firstly understand with depth and clarity what happened on that momentous day. At the Foot of Har Sinai will take you through the majesty and awe, giving a fascinating account of the events that transpired. Although it is hard to imagine the miracles the Bnei Yisroel lived with, we can begin to appreciate why they experienced such...

‘I saw a video from Rabbi Shafier about not being a pleasure seeker…since when does Yiddishkeit ban enjoying life?’ Listen to this for the answer, have a wonderful Shabbos and enjoy the challah!   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...

If you had to deal with a difficult person over yomtov, this clip is for you.   This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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

Shiurim on shmiras haloshon aren’t popular. Like exercise or keeping healthy, most think ‘yep. I know this. Shouldn’t do it. Not sure I need to listen to a whole shiur about it...’ Unfortunately, the parameters of lashon hara are not what you think. Just like eating treif or being mechalel Shabbos , it is one hundred percent forbidden. And it’s easy to see why-we all have stuff in our history that...

If you’re married, you can relate to this. Still haven’t got yourself a copy of Rabbi Shafier’s best selling Video book? Go here to learn what all the hype’s about: http://bit.ly/40dh09m   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...

So here’s an idea. Pause for a moment and think about all of the many, many mitzvos you did over Pesach. Think about the kedusha you created. The changes that were made in the upper worlds. The impact your actions had. And now consider what you’d like to do next, what gains you would like to make in your avodas Hashem. We’re on the countdown to kabbolas haTorah. Whatever goals you set in ruchnius,...

A gut moed! Hopefully, your yomtov is going beautifully. If it isn’t, this short video can offer some direction and 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/jewishpodcas...

Hey, did you ever consider that the Mitzrim saw the exact same miracles as we did? So why did they keep denying Hashem? Listen to this super short clip to get a powerful glimpse into human nature   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 an...

Living Through the Makkos A four-part, in depth look at יציאת מצרים through the eyes of our מפרשים Kick off your Seder with confidence, knowing you have a full pocket of dazzling דברי תורה to share Go Deeper with an accessible look at the major מפרשים, you’ll be able to rise above a kindergartener’s knowledge of the מכות Prepare to see your kid’s eyeballs pop when you tell them what really happene...

Gut erev Shabbos hagodol! Here’s a fundamental yesod. The more you think about it, the deeper it gets. Try it out when you’re preparing for yomtov!   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://thechesedf...

You know that the whole point of Pesach is to strengthen your Emunah and know Hashem loves you, right? If you want to make it real to you this year, this Shmuz will take you step by step on what you need to focus on.   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...

Erev Pesach can be a stressful time. Be nice! Want a copy of Rabbi Shafier’s best-selling marriage book? Go to www. TheShmuz.com to learn how you can snag yourself some life-changing yt reading!   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...

Living Through the Makkos A four-part, in depth look at יציאת מצרים through the eyes of our מפרשים Kick off your Seder with confidence, knowing you have a full pocket of dazzling דברי תורה to share Go Deeper with an accessible look at the major מפרשים, you’ll be able to rise above a kindergartener’s knowledge of the מכות Prepare to see your kid’s eyeballs pop when you tell them what really happene...

Living Through the Makkos A four-part, in depth look at יציאת מצרים through the eyes of our מפרשים Kick off your Seder with confidence, knowing you have a full pocket of dazzling דברי תורה to share Go Deeper with an accessible look at the major מפרשים, you’ll be able to rise above a kindergartener’s knowledge of the מכות Prepare to see your kid’s eyeballs pop when you tell them what really happene...