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- 3 days ago1h 1m
Chayei Sara: Finding Your Unique Tafkid
In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier delves into the epic tafkid of Sara Imeinu. Despite her incredible, spiritual accomplishments, we learn that Sara Imeinu’s role was primarily to become the mother of Am Yisroel through Yitzchak Avinu. It wasn’t until she was ninety years old that she started fulfilling her purpose in this world. For your own life, this delivers some hard-hitting truths- the futility of comparing yourself with others, the fallacy of judging those around you and the freedom to accept the stage of life that Hashem has placed you in. Seize this opportunity to learn 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
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
The Shmuz on the Parsha: Anatomy of a Nisayon
You know what’s right. But in the middle of a nisayon, your reasons for making an exception can sound remarkably convincing. Discover three principles from Akeidas Yitzchak that can change how you approach your own challenges: understand why your tests are uniquely yours, recognize the rationalizations that cloud your judgment, and look beyond the pressure of the moment. Listen now to discover how the choices you make when nobody’s watching can become your greatest opportunities for growth. 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
- 1 weeks ago40 min
A Day in the Life of Avraham Avinu
Avraham Avinu was one of the wealthiest, most powerful and influential men of his generation. Yet at 99 years old, recovering from his bris milah and in considerable pain, he ran to welcome three complete strangers, bowed before them and personally waited on them. Why does the Torah devote so many precious pesukim to the details of a meal, yet barely mention Avraham's extraordinary power and influence? Rabbi Shafier explores what this remarkable episode reveals about the true measure of greatness, why chesed is so central to our purpose in life, and how we can learn to become more like Hashem through the way we treat others. 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
- 1 weeks ago58 min
The Shmuz #327 Acquiring Olam Haba the Easy Way
Avraham Avinu risked his life to rescue Lot, yet afterward he was terrified. Had the miraculous victory used up all his reward in Olam Haba? How could one of the greatest tzaddikim who ever lived even consider such a possibility? Rabbi Shafier reveals a fascinating perspective on the true cost of the pleasures you enjoy in this world, and why your intentions can make all the difference. Learn how to enjoy what Hashem has given you without sacrificing your eternal reward, and discover the surprisingly simple way to build up an extraordinary fortune in Olam Haba. 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
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Vayeira: Olam Chesed Yiboneh
The news is relentlessly, deliberately unnerving, and the steady drumbeat of divisive ideologies keeps pushing against Klal Yisroel, challenging our collective resilience. What to do? In moments like this, you can look to Avraham Avinu, who also lived in insanely turbulent times. He faced a culture immersed in avoda zara, survived being hurled into the flames by a brutal ruler, and witnessed societies collapsing under their own moral decay. Yet amid all this suffocating darkness, Avraham stood strong as a pillar of hope, inspiring others with simple, unwavering kindness. Even the smallest light can drive away darkness. Listen to this Shmuz and discover why your beautiful Jewish life is anything but inconsequential. 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
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
Noach: Ani Maamin V'Aino Maamin (Why do we keep making the same mistakes?)
You know you shouldn't lose your temper. You've promised yourself you won't do it again. And then, before you know it, you've done exactly the same thing. Why is it so difficult to act on what you know? Rabbi Shafier explores a fascinating question about Noach that reveals why even the greatest tzaddikim struggle with the gap between knowledge and action. Learn how your own mind can work against you, why willpower alone isn't always enough, and how learning mussar can help you turn what you know into what you live. 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
- 2 weeks ago1h 18m
For those working with young couples: How to assess a marriage
You're a kallah teacher...a new Rov...a LCSW...and someone comes to you with a marriage issue. What's your next move? In his latest high-impact webinar, Rabbi Shafier reveals the exact blueprint he uses to guide couples through crisis. Here’s what you’ll discover in the replay: * The #1 phrase that instantly destroys trust (NEVER say this!) 😬 * The deadliest mistake to avoid when helping couples ❌ * The hidden key to unlocking lasting resolution 🗝️ ▶️ Watch here: https://mentormarriages.com/webinars 💬 Explore the Marriage Mentors program: https://mentormarriages.com/ 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
- 2 weeks ago1h 4m
Lech Lecha: A Diamond With a Flaw
Imagine two diamonds. One is completely flawless. The other has a tiny imperfection. Which is worth more? The answer might surprise you. Rabbi Shafier shares a powerful lesson from Avraham Avinu about the danger of becoming so consumed by our shortcomings that we lose sight of everything we've accomplished. Through the remarkable story of a struggling yeshiva bochur and the extraordinary example of Dovid HaMelech, discover why the greatest challenge isn't always overcoming our weaknesses. Sometimes, it's learning to recognise our own worth despite them. 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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