The Shmuz

Every pleasure has its limit. Why is that? 

Here’s a clip in time for Sefira: How to respect anyone 

Respect is the basis of every meaningful relationship. How could it be that the choshuve talmidim of Rabbi Akiva fell short on this crucial middah? In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier takes an in-depth look at the Torah approach to respect. Where did the talmidim trip up? The answer can stop you making those same mistakes in your own life. Want to deepen your marriage, your friendships and your interactions with others? Listen now

We have a mitzvah to remember Har Sinai. In order to do so, we must firstly understand with depth and clarity what happened on that momentous day. At the Foot of Har Sinai will take you through the majesty and awe, giving a fascinating account of the events that transpired. Although it is hard to imagine the miracles the Bnei Yisroel lived with, we can begin to appreciate why they experienced such tremendous joy after contemplating the explanations from our mesorah and discovering the incredible details of kabbolas HaTorah. In this introductory class, join Rabbi Shafier as he guides us through the defining moment of our history, and learn how the experience of Matan Torah continues to shape our own destiny until today. 

‘I saw a video from Rabbi Shafier about not being a pleasure seeker…since when does Yiddishkeit ban enjoying life?’

Listen to this for the answer, have a wonderful Shabbos and enjoy the challah!
 

If you had to deal with a difficult person over yomtov, this clip is for you. 

Shiurim on shmiras haloshon aren’t popular. Like exercise or keeping healthy, most think ‘yep. I know this. Shouldn’t do it. Not sure I need to listen to a whole shiur about it...’ Unfortunately, the parameters of lashon hara are not what you think. Just like eating treif or being mechalel Shabbos, it is one hundred percent forbidden. And it’s easy to see why-we all have stuff in our history that we wouldn’t want ‘out there’. It makes sense that talking about even true events could cause serious damage to another Jew.

But there’s more: it’s actually relatively easy to stop talking lashon hara. You see, lashon hara isn’t driven by passion, by desire. It’s mostly due to a lack of awareness. By becoming more attentive of what the Torah demands of us, we can start amassing a serious amount of se’char for ourselves. All it takes is for us to become more mindful and aware of what we’re saying.
 

If you’re married, you can relate to this.

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So here’s an idea. Pause for a moment and think about all of the many, many mitzvos you did over Pesach. Think about the kedusha you created. The changes that were made in the upper worlds. The impact your actions had. And now consider what you’d like to do next, what gains you would like to make in your avodas Hashem. We’re on the countdown to kabbolas haTorah. Whatever goals you set in ruchnius, are in your reach. Let’s go!