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**The Shmuz**

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02 - Rosh Hashanah Issues of the Day Mar 09, 2019

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01 - Eternal People Mar 09, 2019

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04 - Appreciating Olam Hazeh Mar 09, 2019

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If a person looks at the features of this world they will quickly see that Hashem invested great wisdom and care in making man 's stay on the planet enjoyable. From the different foods, each one with its unique flavor, aroma and textures; to the colors of flowers and magnificent sea scapes , so much of the beauty of this world was not necessary. It is clear that Hashem put much thought into creating a world that man can enjoy. The question is, Do we in fact enjoy it? This Shmuz focuses on the Torah's attitude towards enjoying the pleasures of this world. This may come as a surprise to some people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

03 - Yom Kippur The power of Teshuvah Mar 09, 2019

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Using the event of Eliezer Bar Dudia gaining the title of Rebbe, we are introduced to one of the greatest acts of teshuvah ever achieved by a human. We witness a human rise from the depths of depravity to the heights of spirituality in the course of a few hours. Through the story of his life, we see what a man accomplished in but a day -- and we are brought to a new appreciation of how great the potential of the human being is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

05 - Appreciating Our Wealth Mar 09, 2019

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Never in the history of man have so many people enjoyed so much material wealth and possessions. The average tax paying citizen of today enjoys riches and comforts that kings of yesteryear couldnt envision or imagine -- and yet it seems that we dont appreciate what we have. We become so accustomed to the extraordinary wealth we possess that we no longer think of it as riches; we even start asking, How could anyone live without it?This Shmuz focuses on the wealth that we enjoy, and helps us come to a sense of appreciation to our Creator for all that He has given us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

11 - Kibud Av of Eisav - Appreciating Parents Mar 09, 2019

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Of course we appreciate our parents. Of course we respect them. Isnt that only natural? Doesnt everyone? And yet we dont. We live in a society that doesnt seem to know the meaning of the word respect. There is no respect for authority, no respect for institutions, no respect for elders, and even no respect for ourselves. Unfortunately, we are affected by this, and this lack of respect goes so far as to shape our relationships, and the way we relate even to people that we love. This Shmuz deals with some of the basic concepts of human relations and introduces us to eye opening insights about respect in general. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#12 - People of Principle Mar 09, 2019

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We know the Avos and Imahos were great individuals -- but what made them so great? Where did they get the moral courage to see what was right, and stick to it against all external pressures?Through the famous story of Rochel giving up her husband to her sister Leah so as not to embarrass her, we are introduced to some of the basic ingredients that shape any great persons success the moral strength to be a person of principle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#13 - Free Will, Part 1: Nefesh Habahami, Nefesh Hasichli Mar 09, 2019

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Has there ever been a time when you reacted to something, and you couldnt believe that it was you who was speaking that way? Have you ever said something and had a feeling of, What came over me it was as if I were possessed?In this introduction to the inner workings of the human being, we come face to face with the understanding that I am created from very diverse elements. Within me are different forces pulling in opposite directions. Not only isnt this accidental, it is actually a necessary component of FREE WILL. Free Will means that I could go either way. It is my choice, not something that I was programmed to do that made me choose this way. Yet without this there would be no temptation, and Man would do good - only good, not because he chose to, but because he was programmed for it, hence there would be no Free Will. In this integral introduction to the complexity of the human we are given a glimpse into understanding the forces behind the different behaviors within ourselves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#14 - Living like a Rock Mar 09, 2019

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What if I just live my life, as any other occupant of this planet? What is so bad about that? Lets say, I am no worse than Joe the UPS driver, or Bob the mechanic, will Hashem really be upset with me? In this Shmuz we are brought to understand how great the human is, and how much he can accomplish. Within the context of this understanding the question of What am I accomplishing with my life?, becomes much more acute -- if I truly have great potential and I am wasting it- if I am living like a rock, will I be held responsible to answer for this? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#15 - Chanukah G-d fights Our Wars Mar 09, 2019

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What actually happened in the war to recapture the Bais Hamikdash? How many battles were fought? How long did they last? What was it like living in Yerushlayim at the time?Detailing the story of Chanukah as brought in Megillas Chashmonaim, this Shmuz brings us closer to understanding the events of the time, and appreciating the miracle that unfolded. It then takes us forward in time to some modern miracles that seem to overshadow even those of the Chanukah time period. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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