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Shalom Bayis

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8 shiurim3 hr 59 minReb Chaim Davies

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2025-07-24

152 A Day in the Life: The Spiritual Roots of Marital Harmony

Full episode00:27:48

About this shiur & source links
This week, we’re exploring
shalom bayis
— not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’ll also look at the profound value of intimacy, the halachic parameters that protect it, and practical guidance for navigating challenges. It’s a series that blends lofty vision with real-world wisdom, offering a rich picture of what it means to build a
bayis ne’eman b’Yisrael
.
This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.
Source sheets for Shiurim 152-163:
https://bit.ly/shalom-bayis
02

2025-07-25

153 A Day in the Life: Importance of Shalom in the Bayis

Full episode00:37:20

About this shiur & source links
This week, we’re exploring
shalom bayis
— not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’ll also look at the profound value of intimacy, the halachic parameters that protect it, and practical guidance for navigating challenges. It’s a series that blends lofty vision with real-world wisdom, offering a rich picture of what it means to build a
bayis ne’eman b’Yisrael
.
This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.
Source sheets for Shiurim 152-163:
https://bit.ly/shalom-bayis
03

2025-07-27

154 A Day in the Life: Mutual Respect in Marriage

Full episode00:33:51

About this shiur & source links
This week, we’re exploring
shalom bayis
— not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’ll also look at the profound value of intimacy, the halachic parameters that protect it, and practical guidance for navigating challenges. It’s a series that blends lofty vision with real-world wisdom, offering a rich picture of what it means to build a
bayis ne’eman b’Yisrael
.
This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.
Source sheets for Shiurim 152-163:
https://bit.ly/shalom-bayis
04

2025-07-28

155 A Day in the Life: A Wife Should Respect Her Husband

Full episode00:23:30

About this shiur & source links
This week, we’re exploring
shalom bayis
— not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’ll also look at the profound value of intimacy, the halachic parameters that protect it, and practical guidance for navigating challenges. It’s a series that blends lofty vision with real-world wisdom, offering a rich picture of what it means to build a
bayis ne’eman b’Yisrael
.
This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.
Source sheets for Shiurim 152-163:
https://bit.ly/shalom-bayis
05

2025-07-29

156 A Day in the Life: Navigating Conflicts in Marriage

Full episode00:35:07

About this shiur & source links
This week, we’re exploring
shalom bayis
— not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’ll also look at the profound value of intimacy, the halachic parameters that protect it, and practical guidance for navigating challenges. It’s a series that blends lofty vision with real-world wisdom, offering a rich picture of what it means to build a
bayis ne’eman b’Yisrael
.
This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.
Source sheets for Shiurim 152-163:
https://bit.ly/shalom-bayis
06

2025-07-30

157 A Day in the Life: Dealing With a Crazy Husband

Full episode00:42:16

About this shiur & source links
This week, we’re exploring
shalom bayis
— not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’ll also look at the profound value of intimacy, the halachic parameters that protect it, and practical guidance for navigating challenges. It’s a series that blends lofty vision with real-world wisdom, offering a rich picture of what it means to build a
bayis ne’eman b’Yisrael
.
This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.
Source sheets for Shiurim 152-163:
https://bit.ly/shalom-bayis
07

2025-07-31

158 A Day in the Life: All of Marriage's Ups and Downs are Decided on Rosh Hashanah

Full episode00:20:59

About this shiur & source links
This week, we’re exploring
shalom bayis
— not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’ll also look at the profound value of intimacy, the halachic parameters that protect it, and practical guidance for navigating challenges. It’s a series that blends lofty vision with real-world wisdom, offering a rich picture of what it means to build a
bayis ne’eman b’Yisrael
.
This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.
Source sheets for Shiurim 152-163:
https://bit.ly/shalom-bayis
08

2025-08-01

163 A Day in the Life: The Steipler Gaon's Guidance for Shalom Bayis

Full episode00:19:06

About this shiur & source links
(NOTE: Due to the sensitive nature of the topics discussed, episodes 159-162 have not been made public and are available upon request.)
This week, we’re exploring
shalom bayis
— not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’ll also look at the profound value of intimacy, the halachic parameters that protect it, and practical guidance for navigating challenges. It’s a series that blends lofty vision with real-world wisdom, offering a rich picture of what it means to build a
bayis ne’eman b’Yisrael
.
This series, "A Day in the Life of a Yid", explores the Practical Laws and Deeper Dimensions of daily Avodas Hashem.
Source sheets for Shiurim 152-163:
https://bit.ly/shalom-bayis
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