The Shmuz

By the age of fifteen, Eisav had already killed a man, lived with a married woman, denied the Torah and renounced mitzvos, techias hameisim and olam haba. Devoid of morality, it seems puzzling that he was so careful to honor his father Yitzchak. In this captivating Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier tackles the subject of appreciation. Tune in to discover why kibud av was so instinctive to Eisav, how we can get better at it in our own lives and why hakaras hatov is our ticket to a meaningful life. 

A Frank Strategy and Plan for Conquering Desire.

In this unmissable Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier delves into the ultimate tafkid of Sara Imeinu. Despite her incredible accomplishments, we can learn from the Chumash that her role was primarily to become the mother of Am Yisroel through Yitzchak Avinu. For your own life, this delivers some powerful lessons-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. 

If you've never asked yourself this fundamental question, you're a building without a foundation. Essential listening if you're determined to make the most out of this thing called life!

Akeidas Yitzchak. An event that continues to shape the Jewish People, giving us endless zechuyos and molding our collective character for all time. What sets the Akeidah apart from, l’havdil, some of the death cults of our enemies? What was the purpose of the test? Why was Avraham’s response so mind blowing? And why is it not considered Yitzchak’s trial as well?
The Anatomy of a Nisayon provides the answers to these questions, as well as an encouraging analysis of the purpose of your own challenges. In this Shmuz Rabbi Shafier explains his practical, three point survival guide, giving you much needed clarity, chizuk and understanding to withstand the darkest moments of your life.