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The Shmuz

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Welcome to The Shmuz Podcast! Here’s your chance toinfuse an inspiring dose of ruchnius, encouragement and positivity into yourday. But don’t just stop here. Go to TheShmuz.com and gain access to hundredsof motivational Shmuzin that are guaranteed to accelerate your spiritualgrowth

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01:05:14

Living Through the Makkos: Part Four: The Sea Splits

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/30

In the fourth session of Living Through the Makos, Rabbi Shafier guides you through the final makos, describing how we were brought out of Mitzrayim and through the Yam Suf. Of course, you know that there were many overt miracles during the final stages of redemption. What do they teach you for your own outlook on life? When you learn about how Hashem manipulated the waters of the sea, taking care of every detail to make sure we felt cared for and protected, it gives YOU a tremendous chizuk to your

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00:42:42

Pre-Pesach Shmuz (from the archive)

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/29

We like to think that if we witnessed one clear miracle, everything would fall into place; our emunah, our davening, our clarity. This shiur dismantles that assumption.Through a vivid, almost unsettling reconstruction of Mitzrayim from the Egyptian perspective, Rabbi Shafier exposes a deeper truth: belief is not driven by evidence, but by honesty. Even those who lived through open miracles found ways to explain it away. Why? Because they didn’t want to see. This is a shiur about intellectual

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00:47:35

Pesach: People Believe What They Want to Believe

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/29

Most people assume that one open miracle would change everything. Rabbi Shafier dismantles that illusion. In this gripping shiur, he takes you into Mitzrayim not from the Jewish side, but from the Egyptian side, and asks a startling question: how could people live through blood, frogs, lice, darkness, and Krias Yam Suf and still refuse to believe? The answer is a penetrating look at free will, self-interest, and the human ability to explain away even the most obvious truth. If you want a sharper,

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01:05:46

The Shmuz Live #307 I Know it's True, So Why Don't I...

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/29

This week’s Shmuz is about Mitzrayim. It’s about what Mitzrayim looks like in your life right now. The places you feel stuck. The things you’ve just accepted as “this is who I am.” The parts of life that feel impossible to move past. Pesach comes and reminds you that’s not the full story. You’re not as limited as you think. Hashem took you out of Mitzrayim to show you that change is always possible. That a person can grow and become more than they thought they could be. Not sure where to start

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00:46:10

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Parshas Tzav: Master and...

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/25

In parshas Vayikra, we learned how the cornerstone of all middos is humility. In this week’s Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier builds upon this fundamental principle by exploring the devastating influence of arrogance. We all agree that arrogance is ugly, but our mesorah goes further: arrogance will inevitably lead a person to forget Hashem. After all, when we’re so sure of our competence and independence, we don’t need a Master. We are in this world to serve Hashem, but when we are consumed by gaaveh, our avoda

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01:02:47

The Shmuz Live #306: The Most Complex Creation: Man

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/24

In this compelling and eye-opening shiur, Rabbi Shafier uncovers the hidden forces shaping our decisions, revealing how even the greatest minds — like Moshe Rabbeinu — can be subtly influenced by something as small as a trace of laziness. Through vivid examples, sharp insights, and practical guidance, he shows how our thoughts are not passive but actively shape who we become, and how the “voice in our head” can either elevate us or subtly lead us off course. If you’ve ever wondered why you make

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01:24:49

Living Through the Makkos: Part Three: The Makkos Begin

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/23

The makos begin. The mitzrim are toyed with, antagonized and finally punished-exactly measure for measure. The world is shown that not only is there a Creator, there is also a Melech Hamishpat, a King who forgets nothing, and who punishes accordingly. In part three of Living Through the Makos, Rabbi Shafier draws on the Rishonim, Gemorah, Midrash Rabbah and Midrash Tanchumah to bring the eser makos into glorious high definition.Learn why Hashem chose such specific plagues, and what they symbolize

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00:47:29

Pesach: Leaving Your Personal Exile

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/19

This class uncovers the deeper meaning of leaving Mitzrayim: breaking out of the mental and spiritual patterns that keep us trapped. If you want to understand what it really means to leave your personal exile, this shiur will change the way you see the world 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:

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01:03:19

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Vayikra: Towering Humilty

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/18

The word ‘vayikra’ is written in a sefer Torah with a small aleph. Moshe Rabbeinu was uncomfortable with the Torah recording that Hashem called out to him, and begged Hashem to alter the wording of the posuk. When Hashem refused, Moshe Rabbeinu wrote ‘vayikra’ with a small aleph instead. The Baal HaTurim comments that this is a sign of Moshe’s incredible level of humility. Yet, it begs the obvious question: a humble person listens to their Creator and obeys their commands. Against this backdrop,

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01:06:26

The Shmuz Live #305 Hashem is Talking, Are you...

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/16

What if the people who frustrate you the most are actually messages from Hashem?In this thought-provoking shiur, Rabbi Shafier explores the deep struggle between Yaakov and Esav and reveals a powerful perspective on criticism, conflict, and difficult relationships. Instead of seeing these moments as random or unfair, he shows how they may be carefully orchestrated opportunities for growth. If you want to learn how to hear the messages Hashem is sending through the challenges and people in your life

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00:00:10

Living Through the Makkos: Part Two: Moshe in Midian

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/16

Living Through the Makos continues with a detailed explanation on how Moshe ended up in Midian, his meeting with Tzipporah and his first encounter with the Ribbono Shel Olam at the Sneh. Rabbi Shafier gives a clear and articulate delivery of the events that subsequently unfold, shedding light on how Shevet Levi managed to be excluded from the shibud. He also gives some poignant moments to contemplate, such as Moshe’s reticence to communicate with Hashem, Paroh’s absolute belief that he really was a

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00:48:21

Derech Hashem: The Inner World of Moshe Rabbeinu

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/15

In this remarkable Derech Hashem shiur, Rabbi Shafier explores not only the hidden mechanics of nevuah, ruach hakodesh, and how Hashem reveals knowledge to man, but also the staggering inner world of Moshe Rabbeinu and Aharon HaKohen. What emerges is a portrait of greatness that is almost hard to comprehend: leaders so pure, so selfless, and so elevated that even the offer of ultimate spiritual access could be turned down rather than cause another Jew pain. Listen to this shiur to deepen your

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00:57:51

Pesach: It Doesn't Have to be This Way

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/12

Most people think one clear miracle would change everything. Rabbi Shafier shows why that’s not true.In this powerful shiur, he takes you back into Mitzrayim and asks a haunting question: how did the Egyptians watch open miracles, month after month, and still refuse to believe? The answer opens up something deeply uncomfortable about human nature, free will, and the stories people choose to tell themselves. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to

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00:45:38

Derech Hashem: The Hidden System Running the World

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/10

What if the physical world is only the surface of something much bigger? In this powerful Derech Hashem shiur, Rabbi Shafier uncovers the spiritual forces that operate behind the scenes of creation: forces that ancient civilizations understood far better than we do today. Why did Pharaoh believe he could fight Hashem?And what does that reveal about the hidden power every Jew holds? Once you hear this, you’ll never look at the world the same way again. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by

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00:55:54

Living Through the Makkos: Part One: The Descent into...

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/09

You know that contemplating the events of Yetzias Mitzrayim is central to your avodas Hashem. Recognizing that this house has a Master is the very purpose of your life in this world. It is therefore your holy obligation to learn as much as you can about Pesach and gain a detailed understanding of the events that transpired. In the first session of Living Through the Makos, Rabbi Shafier explains how Klal Yisroel went from being a privileged nation in Egypt to tortured slaves. He discusses the rise

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00:48:24

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Men are from Mars

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/08

In this week’s parsha, we come to the making of the kiyor, fashioned from the mirrors of the Jewish women. Moshe Rabbeinu was initially reluctant to accept this offering, wary that something that was used for female beautification would be inappropriate in the Mishkan. Hashem replies that these mirrors are actually the most beloved. Why did Moshe think Hashem wouldn’t want the mirrors? What does this week’s parsha teach us about the role of female beauty? Listen now to discover the role of

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00:53:27

Derech Hashem: When a Word Becomes Holy

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/03

Most mitzvah items like a shofar or tzit tzit are kadosh while you use them, but then get demoted once their time is up. But tefillin, mezuzah, and a Sefer Torah are different for one reason:Hashem’s Name is written inside. And in Torah, a “name” is an essence. Which raises a wild question: if Hashem is infinite and beyond definition… how can there be “Names” at all? This shiur shows why Hashem gave those Names, what they actually activate in the world, and why a simple “Baruch Atah Hashem…” said

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00:50:38

The Shmuz on the Parsha: Ki Sisa: For the Love of Money

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/02

In today’s society, you are relentlessly bombarded with two fallacies: One, that money equals happiness and two, that your net worth should define your sense of self. The Torah rejects both of these ideas, and yet we see from this week’s parsha that attraction to money is something inherent in the briah. In this uncomfortably relevant Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier encourages you to take a long, hard look at how you judge yourself and others- are your attitudes towards money in line with Torah hashkafa? Or

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01:19:46

Megillas Esther Session Four: On Death and Dinim

The Shmuz ·

2026/03/01

In the fourth session on Megillas Esther, Rabbi Shafier brings the conclusion of the Megillah dramatically to life. From Haman’s sudden demise to our own swift salvation, this class will explain the final perakim with additional insight and depth. Discover why Purim is considered to be greater than the kabbola at Har Sinai, how Haman’s unchecked arrogance inevitably led to his downfall and what forced Mordechai to leave the Sanhedrin. If you’re looking to reach a higher madreiga this Purim, having

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01:04:27

The Shmuz Live #304 Purim: The Gift of Desperation

The Shmuz ·

2026/02/27

Purim is not what you think it is.Achashverosh wasn’t the squishy, dumb king you see in your kids megillah. He was a hardened, ruthless anti-Semite who was just as eager as Haman to destroy every Jew. And Esther’s decision to invite Haman to the party? It looked shockingly reckless. In reality, it was a calculated move designed to push Klal Yisrael into absolute desperation… because only then would we finally turn to Hashem with total sincerity. And that’s not ancient history. It’s the real test

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