The Shmuz

If miracles are so powerful, why do people still struggle to believe? In this fascinating class, Rabbi Shafier explores the story of the Exodus from Egypt and reveals a surprising truth about human nature: people often see only what they are willing to see. Through powerful examples, personal insight, and Torah wisdom, this lecture challenges us to approach life with greater honesty, openness, and awareness of Hashem’s presence in the world around us. 

What explains the survival of the Jewish people against every prediction of history? In this fascinating class, Rabbi Shafier explores how the Jewish nation survived exile, persecution, and repeated attempts to destroy them... yet still kept the Torah alive and returned to the Land of Israel after nearly 2,000 years. This powerful lecture will challenge the way you see Jewish history and leave you thinking long after it ends.

As we relive the journey to Har Sinai, this powerful Shavuos Shmuz explores one of the most astonishing moments in human history: the Jewish people becoming so overwhelmed by their longing for Hashem that they were willing to die just to come closer. What awakened this supernatural desire? Why did the revelation at Sinai ignite a love so intense it shattered the barriers of the physical world? In Deveikus, Lovesick for G-d, Rabbi Shafier uncovers the hidden yearning buried within every neshama, the struggle between the soul and the body, and the practical path to developing a vibrant love for Hashem in your own life. Far beyond inspiration alone, this Shmuz offers a deeply transformative perspective on what it means to connect to Hashem this Shavuos. 

Are you ready to start living a more contented life? Then tune into this class, where Rabbi Shafier unveils Chazal’s ancient secrets on how to attain true happiness. Learn how society bombards you with messages that bring you down… and what you can do to protect yourself.

This week, you’ll get practical strategies* and insightful advice on how to move past negativity and appreciate the riches you already have. And after the Shmuz, you’ll know how to live a life of meaning, purpose and closeness with Hashem- the greatest happiness available to you in this world.

*The strategies in this Shmuz are aimed at those who are emotionally healthy. If you’re suffering from depression, you are encouraged to seek help from a qualified professional.
 

How fragile is your ego?
Do you know someone who will never admit to being wrong? They will stubbornly refuse to acknowledge the facts and stick to their story as if their very lives depend on it. Unfortunately, this quirk is not just limited to hardened criminals and pathological narcissists. Within all of us is the overwhelming desire to protect our ego and soothe our sense of self.

It’s very unpleasant to admit we could be wrong. Unpleasant and humbling. Ultimately, our very purpose on this planet is to work on our middos and become the very best version of ourselves. And that version includes being truthful. It includes courageously learning humility. And it includes developing the psychological fortitude to be ok with being wrong. Ready to face up to who you really are?
 

Learn why your soul thirsts for learning and discover how to rise above your animalistic side this Yomtov 

Get real about your Torah learning with this motivating Shmuz !

You have the capacity to experience HASHEM. It's not enough to only have faith that He is present—you must also learn how to encounter Him. This Shmuz will show you how 

Why do yeshivos place such enormous emphasis on learning Gemara — even when so much of it seems disconnected from everyday life? In this eye-opening and deeply inspiring shmuz, Rabbi Bentzion Shafier uncovers the true purpose of Torah learning and what it is really doing to a person beneath the surface. With remarkable clarity, he explains that every human being is a constant battle between the Neshama and the Behema, and that Gemara is not merely “information” or intellectual study — it is the very nourishment that gives the soul life, strength, and closeness to Hashem. This powerful shiur transforms the way you view learning Torah, revealing why deep Gemara learning is the foundation of spiritual growth, inner strength, and authentic Yiddishkeit. Whether you struggle with motivation in learning or simply want to understand why Torah matters so much, this shiur will leave you inspired and energized.

Have you ever wondered why Torah comes so easily to some people while others struggle for every line they learn? In this deeply encouraging shmuz, Rabbi Bentzion Shafier reveals a life-changing יסוד about how Hashem truly measures greatness. Through the lens of Moshe and Aharon — two vastly different individuals who nonetheless stood equal in the World to Come — Rabbi Shafier uncovers the Torah’s real definition of success: not how much you accomplished compared to others, but how much of your own potential you brought into reality. Anyone who has ever felt “behind” spiritually will walk away inspired, uplifted, and transformed.