Bitachon can’t be learned from a book. You can learn the theory, get a grip on the fundamentals of your hashkafa and think you know that you trust in Hashem. But until you are really tested, you have no idea whether our bitachon is real or not.

Being naturally optimistic or anxious isn’t an indication of where you’re holding in bitachon-that’s nothing more than a reflection of your personality.

To acquire genuine bitachon is a growth process, an emotional reality that goes beyond an intellectual understanding.

In this candid shmuz, Rabbi Shafier explains ‘what happened to my bitachon’ when you find yourself in a difficult situation and suddenly discover that you don’t have so much menuchas hanefesh afterall.

How can you make what you learn a real part of your emotional reality? Listen to this shmuz and get the tools to see Hashem in your life and bring theory into reality.

You’re a ma’amim. You believe in Hashem, you believe in His Torah. But you’d probably like to get better at trusting in Hashem, right? That’s why you listen to shiurim, that’s why you’re reading this page. You might wish that you could be like the Gedolim, instead of getting bent out of shape by every bill, scared by every news report, bothered by why so many things just don’t seem fair.
If this describes something you’re familiar with, this Series is for you. Based on the Six Constant Mitzvos found in the Sefer HaChinuch, Rabbi Shafier blends timeless wisdom with actionable advice. You see, having rock-solid emunah isn’t only for tzadikim. It’s in the reach of us ordinary folks too. Start learning Foundations today and get ready to say hello to a calm, contented life- no matter what.

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We see in the Torah that tefillah is powerful. Through tefillah, Sara Imeinu was given a child, a miracle like techiyas hameisim. Yishmael cried out to Hashem and was saved in the desert, despite his sins. But what gives your davening its incredible power? In this week’s Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier clearly outlines three fundamental ways your tefillah can change everything.

Can your prayers make a difference even if you’re an ordinary person? Absolutely—every tefillah has an impact. But what about when someone can’t daven, like a person in a coma, chalila? How do your prayers help them? This class will show you how effective you can be in helping others, and inspire you to daven with more kavannah and understanding.

Listen to this Shmuz for encouragement and direction on how to pour out your heart, change your life, and tap into one of the greatest forces in existence.

Is it enough to be smart in this world?

We are all in danger of going through life just ‘spinning our wheels’, being ever so busy and yet failing in our potential. It’s a scary concept, and one that Rabbi Shafier addresses from a relatable perspective. In the second shiur of the second perek, Rabbi Shafier shows you how to live with more awareness and make the most of your years here.

Do you believe in Hashem, but sometimes feel that He’s out to get you? Then you have emunah, but lack bitachon. You see, it’s not enough to simply recognize that Hashem runs the world. As frum Jews, we are also meant to internalize that Hashem is directly involved in our own lives and knows what is best for us. Too many of our problems in bitachon stem from thinking we know better than G-d. Too often we assume we know the bigger picture and feel abandoned by our Creator. In this Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier shares some practical ideas on how to make Hashem real. Pick a method that speaks to you, and transform your life into one of genuine trust and menuchas hanefesh.

We tend to think that our brain is our best friend- we rely on our thoughts to discern right from wrong, good from bad and truth from falsehood. So what happened with Korach? How could he be driven to stage such a catastrophic rebellion? The answer is that your brain is a handmaiden to your ego. It’s not always your friend. Listen to this Shmuz to protect yourself against making crazy decisions and gain a deeper insight into who you are.