The Shmuz

Sometimes we give power to *things*, like they’re outside of Hashem’s control. And we all do it. Be honest, have you been putting your faith elsewhere? This is taken from The Shmuz on the Parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Bo here: https://vimeo.com/387328650   This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help...

We know that there are unhappy situations that cannot be changed. Sometimes, there are no easy solutions and we’re forced to live with the reality that Hashem has given us. When we’re confronted with a challenge, we’re given the choice: accept the master plan or cause ourselves endless suffering. How do we make the choice that can lead to more happiness? How can we learn to let go of the hurt and...

Hashem wants marriages to flourish. So why is it so hard? 😫 Even the smartest of couples don’t realize how dangerous mistakes are to their marriage. And unfortunately, guidance on shalom bayis is needed today more than ever before. The Ten Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make is a complete system for creating a successful marriage. Available now in Jewish bookstores and on www. TheShmuz.com...

There are many proofs for the Torah…but what does your heart tell 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 short reminder may be just what you need to hear right 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

Why should a rasha like Paroh be deserving of respect? Listen now to hear Rabbi Shafier’s interesting answer! This is taken from The Shmuz on the Parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Va’eira here: https://vimeo.com/385869178   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 Jewis...

Did you know that making a happy marriage is not intuitive? Most couples make the same fatal errors when trying to build their Torah home 😢 They’re not even aware that these minor infractions are ruining the most precious relationship of their life! 😫 Make sure your marriage doesn’t succumb to the same mistakes that Rabbi Shafier has seen so many others make. Learn how to avoid The Ten Dumb Mist...

Thoughts lead to feelings. But it’s not so easy to change our thoughts. Even if we are leading a life filled with purpose and meaning, negative thought patterns can hold back our happiness. Rabbi Shafier offers practical guidance from a Torah perspective in this indispensable class.   This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this serv...

Hey, only fools pay taxes, right? Why should government officials line their pockets at my expense? Listen now for a fundamental lesson on integrity and honesty. This is taken from The Shmuz on the Parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Va’eira here: https://vimeo.com/385869178   This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service...

Aahhh Shabbos…aside from being a day of yom menucha did you ever wonder WHY Hashem wants us to spend 1/7th of our life in this way? Listen now for a beautiful quick vort for your Shabbos table!   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...

Imagine if you actually succeeded in all of your self-development goals…your body, your middos, your thoughts, your actions- completely under control. What would life look like? Rabbi Shafier’s answer may surprise 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 lecture...

Most of our difficulties in emunah stem from this common error. This video is taken from The Shmuz on the Parsha: Parshas Shemos. You can watch the full version here: https://bit.ly/3yEmDQB    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...

Every smart young couple starts their marriage with the same dreams, goals and ideals. They’re 💯% sure that they will live in married bliss forever 🥰 Until they aren’t. Until the bickering, fighting and loneliness become second nature and they are left wondering where they went wrong 😭 If only they had read The Ten Dumb Mistakes Very Smart Couples Make. Filled with practical advice and straight...

‘Hashem Loves Me’ is a nice sentiment…how am I meant to actually believe it when things are tough? This video is taken from *The Shmuz on the Parsha: Parshas Shemos*. You can watch the full version here: https://bit.ly/3yEmDQB    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...

It’s easy to focus on the negativity and to overlook the good. We know that we have so many blessings in our lives, but we don’t feel it and it doesn’t make us happy. In this shiur, Rabbi Shafier explains to us how appreciation is a skill-a skill that must be learnt like any other. An essential class that will teach you how to appreciate in an authentic way-and feel happier as a result.   Thi...

There’s no protectezia in the world to come. No short cuts, no excuses. There is only one criteria for judgement: how much of YOU did you become? This video is taken from The Shmuz on the Parsha: Parshas Vayechi, A Ben Olam Haba. You can watch the full version here: https://vimeo.com/382927076 Have an amazing Shabbos! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much o...

If you don’t have this single cognition, you will spend your entire life in a state of miserable confusion.   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

If you're looking for a tried-and-tested method to get your marriage back on course, you need The Ten Dumb Mistakes Very Smart Couples Make. It will coach you on the practical techniques you need to bring a new level of intimacy and love into your marriage- without the 💰💰💰 of expensive marriage therapy. Get your copy at www. TheShmuz.com or any Jewish bookstore 👍   This podcast has been g...

If Hashem created this world to give, why isn’t it more pleasurable? 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

Imagine for one moment what life would be like if you had a clear vision of olam haba. Wouldn’t you feel rich? This video is taken from *The Shmuz on the Parsha: Parshas Vayechi, A Ben Olam Haba*. You can watch the full version here: https://vimeo.com/382927076   This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us...

Give Elsie the cow a field and some grass, and she’s happy. Completely content. But Man doesn’t work that way. No matter what a man has, he is always aspiring for more- looking for a better deal, a bigger house, a more fulfilling career. It seems that man is never satisfied. In this shiur, Rabbi Shafier discusses why it is that Hashem made us crave more, and how we can use this desire to achieve r...

Everyone does it. But that doesn’t make it ok. This video was taken from The Shmuz on the Parsha on Parshas Vayigash. Watch the full Shmuz here: https://vimeo.com/381903080 Have an amazing 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...

Parshas Vayigash- An Honest Man is Hard to Find In this week’s parsha we learn of Yosef’s impeccable honesty as he personally oversaw each and every sale during the years of famine. Although his behavior went above and beyond, as Torah Jews we can certainly use Yosef’s yashrus as an inspiration for our own business dealings. In this shmuz, Rabbi Shafier discusses some common pitfalls that can occu...

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Make sure that your marriage doesn’t succumb to the same mistakes that Rabbi Shafier has seen so many others make 😱 Avoid these ten fundamental errors and build the most satisfying relationship imaginable 😍 The Ten Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make is available in Jewish bookstores and at www. TheShmuz.com   This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is...