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 Welcome to The Shmuz Podcast! Here’s your chance toinfuse an inspiring dose of ruchnius, encouragement and positivity into yourday. But don’t just stop here. Go to TheShmuz.com and gain access to hundredsof motivational Shmuzin that are guaranteed to accelerate your spiritualgrowth

  1. 5 HR AGO

    Derech Hashem: You’re Not Watching the Game. You’re Playing It

    Most people think Hashem created the world and then stepped back. In this eye-opening class, Rabbi Shafier explains why that idea couldn’t be more wrong. He breaks down how Hashem is not only judging the world, but actively powering it every second, meaning every thought, choice, and action is happening inside His system. Using clear, relatable analogies, including a video-game model of how reality actually works, Rabbi Shafier shows why your effort and tefillah genuinely change outcomes, even in a world Hashem fully controls. This class brings clarity to how judgment really works and leaves you with a much stronger sense of responsibility, meaning, and connection in your daily life.  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

    53 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Shmuz on the Parsha: Mishpatim: Rocket Fuel for the Soul

    The 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.  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

    45 min
  3. Megillas Esther Part One: What to do with a Problem Like Vashti?

    3 DAYS AGO

    Megillas Esther Part 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.  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

    1h 7m

  4. 4 FEB

    Derech Hashem: Our Greatest Gift

    In this powerful and sobering class, Rabbi Shafier explains how a person’s decisions can shape their eternal destiny, and outlines the different layers of Divine judgment: in this world on Rosh Hashanah, at the moment of death, and the final accounting before Olam Haba. Rabbi Shafier also clarifies the purpose of suffering, Gehenom as spiritual cleansing, and the severe consequences reserved for the most destructive lives. With striking depth, he distinguishes between the “internal system” of personal growth and the “external system” of how our actions affect others, while emphasizing the enduring power of teshuvah and compassion for those who never truly had the chance to know better. This class is intense, clarifying, and impossible to ignore. 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

    53 min
  5. Shmuz Live: Free Will: The Most Dangerous Gift Hashem Ever Gave You

    3 FEB

    Shmuz Live: Free Will: The Most Dangerous Gift Hashem Ever Gave You

    Your ability to choose is what makes you marvellously human- capable of reaching the sublime or crashing into the garbage heap of humanity. In the first of a brand new Shmuz Live, Rabbi Shafier addresses the delicate tight rope you walk each day. Will you control your thoughts, or will your thoughts control you? If you think you know the answer, you definitely need to hear this shmuz. 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

    49 min

  6. 2 FEB

    The Fight: A Fresh New Start

    In this haunting and deeply thought-provoking class, Rabbi Shafier explores the tragic story of Elisha ben Avuya, a towering sage who, after a profound spiritual experience, fell into heresy. Drawing from the Gemara’s account of the four who entered Pardes, Rabbi Shafier shows how only Rabbi Akiva emerged whole, while others were broken in devastating ways. Elisha’s downfall, rooted in a fatal misunderstanding of a heavenly message, becomes a powerful lesson about how spiritual confusion can lead a person astray. The class also confronts the difference between superficial regret and genuine teshuvah, emphasizing that true repentance must come from the deepest sincerity. Sobering, intense, and filled with timeless insight, this session leaves the listener reflecting on the stakes of spiritual integrity and the enduring hope for redemption.  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

    1h 33m

  7. 1 FEB

    The Shmuz on the Parsha: Yisro: Live Your Truth?

    Live your truth. Love is love. You do you. You’re worth it. Just do it. These are some of the phrases common in today’s culture. The problem is, they are completely at odds with Torah hashkafa.   Lo sachmod beis rayecha. Lo sachmod aishes rayecha. Do not desire your friend’s house. Do not desire your friend’s wife. In fact, don’t desire anything that belongs to him. So says the aseres hadibros in this week’s parsha. But why not? Society cries. “How can I deny my feelings? Why should I oppress my love for this person?” And even in the frum world, “Why shouldn’t I have the house I want, the car I want? Afterall, my parents should buy me a house, I can take a loan for the car…” This week's podcast invites you to embrace a complete paradigm shift. The Torah says you can and must control your thinking, your emotions and your actions. Even if you see yourself as insignificant, you are held accountable to a high standard. So how can you train your brain to become more elevated, more holy and simply a nicer person? Catch this week’s episode and prepare to become a better version of yourself.  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

    56 min

  8. 27 JAN

    The Fight: Controlling Emotions

    Great people don’t rely on willpower alone, they plan for their weaknesses. In this class, Rabbi Shafier shows how Yaakov Avinu, despite his towering level, knew exactly where he was vulnerable and prepared for it. Running from Esav and heading into Lavan’s world, Yaakov didn’t trust himself to “just be strong,” he made strategies, boundaries, and a deal with Hashem. The takeaway is sharp and practical: we absorb the behavior of the people around us, so if you don’t manage your triggers, they will manage you. This class is a masterclass in emotional control, planning ahead, and building the support you need to stay true to who you want to 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

    55 min
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 Welcome to The Shmuz Podcast! Here’s your chance toinfuse an inspiring dose of ruchnius, encouragement and positivity into yourday. But don’t just stop here. Go to TheShmuz.com and gain access to hundredsof motivational Shmuzin that are guaranteed to accelerate your spiritualgrowth

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    JewishPodcasts.fm
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.3K
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