The Shmuz

In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier delves into the ultimate tafkid of Sara Imeinu. In spite of her incredible accomplishments, we learn that Sara Imeinu’s role was primarily to become the mother of Am Yisroel through Yitzchak Avinu. Let that sink in. It wasn’t until she was ninety years old that she started fulfilling her purpose in this world.

For our own lives, this delivers some powerful lessons- the futility of comparing ourselves with others, the fallacy of judging those around us and the freedom to accept the stage of life that Hashem has placed us in. Seize this opportunity to learn something about the Parsha this week- it contains powerful life lessons that we all need reminding of.
 

Does it seem that most of the world lacks clarity, direction and drive? Why is that? Watch now for Rabbi Shafier’s startling response. 

Here’s a mindblowing vort to enhance your table this Shabbos
 

What is the purpose of pain? Listen now to hear Rabbi Shafier’s comforting perspective. 

Want to know the most empowering thought a person can have? Listen to this. 

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? Think about it. He got up early in the morning to kill his child.

The answers to these questions give us the direction we need in our own challenges. In The Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier offer a practical, three point survival guide that you can use to step up to any difficulty. Entitled ‘The Anatomy of a Nisayon’, this shmuz will give you clarity, chizuk and understanding, no matter what you are going through.

Transcending Physicality: An important reminder during these challenging times

Uncover fresh insights and groundbreaking ideas against the backdrop of the weekly parsha. Watch the full Shmuz on Parshas Vayeira here: vimeo.com/372264229 

Are you the type of person who does a mitzvah…feels good for about second…and then…’yeah but it wasn’t exactly lismah…you only did it for kavod…it wasn’t really done with kavannah’

If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this!
 

Believe in yourself, in your Torah, and in the value of your mitzvos