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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.

But how much hishtadlus is t... more

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 happiness depends on learning to ... more

Rabbi Shafier explores one of the most empowering ideas in Jewish thought: the immense significance of every individual and every mitzvah. Through a profound examination of what it means to be created b'tzelem Elokim, he reveals how each person's act... more

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 respond to both major world event... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Rabbi Shafier is amazing

    Ty Rabbi Shafier! Ur shmuzin keep us going. I only hope more people become Zocheh to benefit from your classes

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    United States5 years ago
  • One of my favorites!

    I love this podcast along with Stories to Inspire - which I highly recommend as well !

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    ebayseller2121
    United States6 years ago
  • An avid listener

    I really enjoy listening to this shiur. Rabbi Shafier does a fantastic job of presenting intriguing and complicated material in an easy-to-understand fashion.

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    Oreo's33
    United States7 years ago
  • Amazing

    Love it. Some much to gain & learn!

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    InUsa123
    United States9 years ago
  • Chill inducing chisuk

    Thank you so much Rabbi for thes soul awakening words. Special thanks for putting it on such an easy and accessible format. Hearing these words of wisdom makes emuna so obvious. Enjoy! 👌

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    Gabi Koyenov
    United States9 years ago

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The Shmuz on the Parsha: How to Balance Your Bitachon with Hishtadlus
Q: If you have multiple options within the ways of the world, how do you decide?
Choose the best decision you can based on information and self-knowledge, understanding that the outcome is not determined by your choice alone; you should act prudently and then rely on Hashem to determine the outcome.
The Shmuz on the Parsha: How to Balance Your Bitachon with Hishtadlus
Q: How many hours a day should a person work towards his stated goal?
The speaker says you should first define normal paths without Hashem, but always bracket your work with Torah values, and you should do the best you can under the circumstances, choosing the best option when faced with multiple choices, and not expect to hit a single 'right' decision every time.
The Shmuz Live 313a: The Staggering Reward for Mitzvos
Q: How should one balance internal character development with external mitzvot?
Both are necessary; internal work (midos, davening) supports effective external acts, and external mitzvot provide opportunities to elevate the upper worlds. The right balance depends on the individual's capacity and guidance from mentors.
The Shmuz Live 313a: The Staggering Reward for Mitzvos
Q: Why is learning Musa (ethics) every day emphasized as essential?
Regular musa keeps inspiration alive and prevents Judaism from becoming robotic; it sustains vitality and motivation to apply Torah in daily life and to avoid hollow religious practice.
The Shmuz Live 313a: The Staggering Reward for Mitzvos
Q: What does it mean that every physical has a spiritual counterpart and that our actions affect the upper worlds?
Actions aligned with Torah uplift the spiritual underpinning of creation, empowering the physical world; neglect or harm can weaken that spiritual channel. This relationship makes personal mitzvah performance both spiritually meaningful and practically impactful.

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