The Shmuz on Shiva Asar B'Tammuz

June 30, 2026 2:28pm 46 min

Have you ever wondered why, if Hashem loves you so much, you don't always feel it? This powerful Shiva Asar B'Tammuz shmuz explores a question that touches every Jew. Through the remarkable story of Bilam and his donkey,...

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Pinchas

June 29, 2026 12:59pm 57 min

How To Restore Balance, Focus and Meaning to Your Life In this week’s Parsha, Pinchas is given the bris shalom after defending the honor of Hashem. Four hundred years ago, The Seforno explained that as a result of this g...

Judaism 101: Heroes: Aspiring for Greatness

June 28, 2026 3:34pm 47 min

What separates ordinary people from those who achieve greatness? In this inspiring class, Rabbi Shafier explores the power of human potential through unforgettable stories of determination, courage, and personal growth. ...

Judaism 101: The Voice Inside

June 21, 2026 3:26pm 43 min

Why do so many people achieve success yet still feel empty inside? In this thought-provoking class, Rabbi Shafier explores the connection between inner peace, physical health, and genuine happiness, revealing why externa...

The Shmuz on the Parsha: How to Balance Your Bitachon with Hishtadlus

June 16, 2026 12:42pm 58 min

You know that your year is decreed on Rosh Hashanah. Every aspect of your life is carefully designed by your Creator. You also know that you’re commanded to do your hishtadlus and daven that Hashem rewards your efforts. ...

Judaism 101: Appreciating Our Wealth

June 14, 2026 2:30pm 56 min

Why do people so often focus on what is missing instead of appreciating what they already have? In this uplifting class, Rabbi Shafier explores the incredible amount of goodness G-d places into your life and why true hap...

The Shmuz Live 313a: The Staggering Reward for Mitzvos

June 09, 2026 2:27pm 1:17

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Tested to the Max

June 08, 2026 8:49am 1:09

Our weekly Shmuz Live will be on a super-relevant topic this week: What to do when your bitachon is tested to the max. We’ve all got ‘stuff’. Baggage. Static. Nisyonos. We all need a Torah perspective to know how to resp...

Marriage Workshop, Recorded Live at Chazaq

June 08, 2026 8:37am 50 min

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Judaism 101: The Two Parts to Man's Soul

June 07, 2026 1:58pm 44 min

Why do you sometimes feel pulled in two different directions — wanting to do what’s right, yet struggling with temptation, anger, or selfishness? In this thought-provoking class, Rabbi Shafier explores the Jewish underst...

Behalosecha: The Impressionable Soul

June 03, 2026 3:18pm 55 min

Why do some people inspire others while some push them away, even when they mean well? In this insightful class, Rabbi Shafier explores the power of words, the importance of speaking with sensitivity, and the impact your...

The Shmuz Live 313: Emunah and Bitachon (Shmuz 18)

June 01, 2026 3:06pm 52 min

Do you believe in Hashem, but sometimes feel that He’s out to get you? Then you have emunah, but lack bitachon. You see, it’s not enough to simply recognize that Hashem runs the world. As a frum Jew, you also want to int...

Judaism 101: Understanding Life Settings

May 31, 2026 1:40pm 1:03

Why do some people grow through hardship while others feel crushed by it? In this inspiring class, Rabbi Shafier shares the remarkable story of Rabbi Eliezer Ben Hurcanus and explores a powerful Jewish perspective on pur...

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Naso

May 28, 2026 2:34pm 48 min

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Judaism 101: People Believe What They Want

May 24, 2026 4:21pm 51 min

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 s...

Judaism 101: People Believe What They Want

May 24, 2026 4:17pm 51 min

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 s...

Judaism 101: The Eternal People

May 24, 2026 1:26pm 38 min

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 t...

The Shmuz Live 312: Deveikus; Lovesick for G-d

May 20, 2026 3:40pm 1:10

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 willi...

The Shmuz Live 311: If Hashem Loves Me, Why is Life so Difficult?

May 20, 2026 11:58am 1:08

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 brin...

The Shmuz on the Parsha Naso: I Never Do Anything Wrong

May 17, 2026 12:19pm 1:07

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 qui...