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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1317 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SpiritualityJudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||

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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Ty Rabbi Shafier! Ur shmuzin keep us going. I only hope more people become Zocheh to benefit from your classes
I love this podcast along with Stories to Inspire - which I highly recommend as well !
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.
Love it. Some much to gain & learn!
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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The show centers on Torah study, ethical self-improvement, and practical spirituality, often blending classical sources with accessible storytelling. Listeners can expect deep dives into free will, humility, divine mercy, and the nourishment of the soul through learning, with a strong emphasis on personal growth, moral behavior, and daily application. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on balancing rigorous Torah insight with relatable, real-world guidance, making dense concepts approachable for committed learners and spiritually minded professionals alike.
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