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Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier
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Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier is a noted and energizing lecturer, speaking more than 150 times each year. A happily married father of six children, he lives in Monsey, New York, and is one of the few Orthodox Rabbis who holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate.
All of his inspiring and motivating lectures, as well as his new book The Shmuz on the Parsha, are available at www.TheShmuz.com.
(3) David Talbot , October 21, 2009
Excellent Commentary
I have see two installments in this series. Your insights about parts of the Weekly Parsha help me learn one bite at a time. For me, it's the best way to learn and retain a little from each week. Todah Rabah
(2) yehudit , October 20, 2009
the matter of belief
I think that Noah was a strong believer. Not only did he obey the G-d' will but he saved every living creature as well. He entered the ark later not because of his suspicion but because he was waiting for the last creature to get in. In this aspect I can agree with you that Hoah is a teacher. With all his deeds he tells us - the new generations- that the Creator loves every single creature, even a grain, and this is our human duty to protect life on the Earth doesn not matter the counrty, the skin, the religion. To live in harmony with the entire world means to be a part of this world - that's what peace is and G-d's blessing.
(1) Bob Mark , October 19, 2009
Excellent presentation need more of same
Great job by Rabbi Shafler. His possession of a black belt in Karate is clear contradiction to the minimilzation of the importance of a strong body and the benefit of sport by Rabbis Kahn and Geller. Kudos to Rabbi Shafler for recognizing that being expert in one does not detract from the other.