The Shmuz : An Engaging, Motivating Shiur : Tiferes Bnei Torah

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Everyday the headlines in the papers relate another tragic incident in the world. Our very social fabric is under attack. THE TORAH LIFESTYLE shares with its readers an understanding of life today in the chaotic 21st Century. THE TORAH LIFESTYLE, by author Rabbi Barry Shafier, provides a fresh, motivating and inspirational look at the purpose of life and the meaning behind so many of the phenomena that we encounter on a daily basis.
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Author Barry Shafier has been a practicing Rabbi for over ten years. A teacher at the high school level, Shafier saw first hand how young people today are struggling with serious life issues. “Life doesn’t come with an instruction book, but it sure does seem that we could use one. It almost as if we are out of touch with some of the bedrock basics of being a human being”. Rabbi Shafier realized that not only were young people grappling with these issues but so were their families. “People today are searching for the reasons, asking real questions, and looking for real answers to understand life,” comments Rabbi Shafier.

Written for young or old, THE TORAH LIFESTYLE provides some serious answers to many inherent questions. Using a down to earth, practical approach, it introduces many of the Torah’s concepts of life and living, concepts that everyone assumed we should have known our entire life, yet somehow we may never have formally addressed.

“Forget philosophy, forget religion, one simple vital question that absolutely demands being asked; What am I doing here? Why did God create me? What is my purpose in life? asks Rabbi Shafier.

While the The Torah Lifestyle was written from a Jewish perspective, it will help a thinking person from any background focus their life, and find answers to our most deeply rooted questions.

What other's are saying...

	"A thought provoking and entertaining introduction to traditional Jewish thought...presents our Jewish teachings in a simple, clear, and understandable fashion...an invaluable road map." —The Jewish Press

	A real guide to life!, May 10, 2004 Reviewer: "nachshonar" (Flushing, NY) Rabbi Shafier does an incredible job of presenting life's purpose in a format that's engaging and stimulating. I found the book's greatest quality was its almost complete and accurate presentation of basic Jewish thought. The core of what one needs to know to begin exploring Judaism is comprehensively presented in an easy-to-follow dialogue. The author entertains as well, making this quite an enjoyable read. I was inspired and gained tremendously from this book.

	Original way to present the Torah lifestyle, October 15, 2002 Reviewer: Harold McFarland (Florida) In "The Torah Lifestyle" the author chooses the format of a Jewish man seeking answers as he considers marriage in order to walk the reader through understanding the traditional Jewish lifestyle. Rabbi Shafier successfully uses simple reasoning and insightful comments to help the reader understand such difficult topics as personal happiness, who you are as an individual, thinking patterns and how they affect our view of life as well as a myriad of others. The most impressive thing about the book is the simple, insightful and at times beautiful ways in which he explains basic Jewish thought. A highly recommended read for anyone seeking answers about Jewish thought and the meaning of life from a traditional Jewish perspective.

	Great book!, September 18, 2002 Reviewer: Mark Goldberg (Oak Park, Michigan) I can't recommend this book enough. It is one of the best books that I have ever read. It was great! Profound, yet fun. It deals with the most important questions: if GOD created the world what is its purpose, and if God created me, what is my purpose. I can't think of any more important question that needs to be addressed. And this book does it an amazingly moving way. I recommend this book to anyone is looking for answers. It addresses so many of the basic issues of life. It reawakened in me a joy for daily living, your section about the smell of oranges really hit home. It is trully a phenomanal work. I am now reading it for the third time. Thank you.

	Great Book! Easy to read!, August 29, 2002 Reviewer: "themachinenyc" (Brooklyn, NY USA) This thought provoking book offers a clear understanding of the purpose of a Jews life on this world from the traditional Jewish perspective. In addition, it opens a window into the lifestyle of the Orthodox Jew helping to demystify their ancient practices and customs. The author courageously tackled many of the "whys" of the world and life that nag us throughout our years. He presents unique, straightforward answers grounded in sound common sense. This 225-page book was an enlightening and refreshing read and is likely to give you the tools to a happier and more meaningful life.