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The Shmuz

The Shmuz

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  • Sefiras HaOmer (From the Archive)

    Sefiras HaOmer (From the Archive)
    Apr 21 2026

    The Sefer HaChinuch explains that the joy of leaving Mitzrayim wasn’t even the main event- the real excitement was receiving the Torah.

    That’s a striking thought. Freedom is incredible… so why was Torah even greater?

    This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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    37 mins
  • The Shmuz on the Parsha: Kedoshim: Holy Pleasure

    The Shmuz on the Parsha: Kedoshim: Holy Pleasure
    Apr 19 2026

    Are you a slave to your appetite? Love pleasure a little too much? Or what about the opposite? Are you too afraid to enjoy any of the pleasures of this world, in case it turns you into a baal taiveh? In this week’s Shmuz on the Parsha, Rabbi Shafier shows you the golden middle way. Learn how to enjoy life without feeling guilty- on The Shmuz Podcast!

    This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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    51 mins
  • The Shmuz on Sefira

    The Shmuz on Sefira
    Apr 14 2026

    Why would 24,000 talmidim of Rabbi Akiva — great men of Torah — be lost over something that seems so simple: a lack of respect?

    This powerful shiur uncovers what kavod really means — and why it is far more than just good manners. Through Chazal, real-life examples, and sharp insight, Rabbi Shafier reveals that respect is not optional; it is a foundational principle that shapes our relationships, our growth, and our avodas Hashem.

    From the way we view others as created b’tzelem Elokim, to the role respect plays in marriage and daily interactions, this session challenges you to rethink how you treat the people around you.

    This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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    43 mins
All stars
Most relevant
very simple and straightforward
what men know about women?
both genders are completely different, we are failing to understand each other

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