Episodes

  • Judaism 101: People Believe What They Want
    May 24 2026

    If miracles are so powerful, why do people still struggle to believe? In this fascinating class, Rabbi Shafier explores the story of the Exodus from Egypt and reveals a surprising truth about human nature: people often see only what they are willing to see. Through powerful examples, personal insight, and Torah wisdom, this lecture challenges us to approach life with greater honesty, openness, and awareness of Hashem’s presence in the world around us.

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    52 mins
  • Judaism 101: People Believe What They Want
    May 24 2026

    If miracles are so powerful, why do people still struggle to believe? In this fascinating class, Rabbi Shafier explores the story of the Exodus from Egypt and reveals a surprising truth about human nature: people often see only what they are willing to see. Through powerful examples, personal insight, and Torah wisdom, this lecture challenges us to approach life with greater honesty, openness, and awareness of Hashem’s presence in the world around us.

    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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    52 mins
  • Judaism 101: The Eternal People
    May 24 2026

    What explains the survival of the Jewish people against every prediction of history? In this fascinating class, Rabbi Shafier explores how the Jewish nation survived exile, persecution, and repeated attempts to destroy them... yet still kept the Torah alive and returned to the Land of Israel after nearly 2,000 years. This powerful lecture will challenge the way you see Jewish history and leave you thinking long after it ends.

    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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    38 mins
  • The Shmuz Live 312: Deveikus; Lovesick for G-d
    May 20 2026

    As we relive the journey to Har Sinai, this powerful Shavuos Shmuz explores one of the most astonishing moments in human history: the Jewish people becoming so overwhelmed by their longing for Hashem that they were willing to die just to come closer. What awakened this supernatural desire? Why did the revelation at Sinai ignite a love so intense it shattered the barriers of the physical world? In Deveikus, Lovesick for G-d, Rabbi Shafier uncovers the hidden yearning buried within every neshama, the struggle between the soul and the body, and the practical path to developing a vibrant love for Hashem in your own life. Far beyond inspiration alone, this Shmuz offers a deeply transformative perspective on what it means to connect to Hashem this Shavuos.

    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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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Shmuz Live 311: If Hashem Loves Me, Why is Life so Difficult?
    May 20 2026

    Are you ready to start living a more contented life? Then tune into this class, where Rabbi Shafier unveils Chazal’s ancient secrets on how to attain true happiness. Learn how society bombards you with messages that bring you down… and what you can do to protect yourself.

    This week, you’ll get practical strategies* and insightful advice on how to move past negativity and appreciate the riches you already have. And after the Shmuz, you’ll know how to live a life of meaning, purpose and closeness with Hashem- the greatest happiness available to you in this world.

    *The strategies in this Shmuz are aimed at those who are emotionally healthy. If you’re suffering from depression, you are encouraged to seek help from a qualified professional.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Shmuz on the Parsha Naso: I Never Do Anything Wrong
    May 17 2026

    How fragile is your ego?
    Do you know someone who will never admit to being wrong? They will stubbornly refuse to acknowledge the facts and stick to their story as if their very lives depend on it. Unfortunately, this quirk is not just limited to hardened criminals and pathological narcissists. Within all of us is the overwhelming desire to protect our ego and soothe our sense of self.

    It’s very unpleasant to admit we could be wrong. Unpleasant and humbling. Ultimately, our very purpose on this planet is to work on our middos and become the very best version of ourselves. And that version includes being truthful. It includes courageously learning humility. And it includes developing the psychological fortitude to be ok with being wrong. Ready to face up to who you really are?

    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Torah: The Mark of the Man
    May 17 2026

    Learn why your soul thirsts for learning and discover how to rise above your animalistic side this Yomtov

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    47 mins
  • Countdown to Kabbolos HaTorah
    May 17 2026

    Get real about your Torah learning with this motivating Shmuz !

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    36 mins