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Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiYosef vs. Yehuda, Healing Past Trauma & The Secret to Your Purpose: Vayigash with Eliyahu PereiraWe often think our struggles are random, but what if your biggest challenges are actually the map to your life’s mission? Explore the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/11In this deep dive into Parashat Vayigash, Shlomo Godsi sits down with close friend and teacher Eliyahu Pereira to unpack the cosmic clash between Yosef and Yehuda—and what it reveals about the conflicting forces inside our own souls.They move beyond the narrative to explore:The Two Messiahs: Understanding the spiritual difference between the path of Yosef (Light/Intellect) and th...
2025-12-2130 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiJoseph, Gaza & The Holy Mistake: Why the Brothers Really Sold Him | Mikeitz Deep Dive with Dr. Elad Ben ElulOrder Dr. Elad Ben Elul's new book with Rabbi Manis Friedman, "To Win a War," here: https://a.co/g6EFOq8 What if the sale of Joseph wasn't an act of jealousy, but a calculated spiritual decision by the Holy Brothers to save the Jewish people from assimilation? And how does a hostage in a dark tunnel in Gaza find the strength to dance?Explore the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/10In this profound episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi is rejoined by Dr. Elad Ben Elul (author and stud...
2025-12-1439 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiThe Woodstock Delusion, The War of Brothers & The Secret of Senseless Love: A Deep Dive into Vayechi with Rabbi David SamsonWhy does the Torah seem to repeat the "mistake" of parental favoritism with Jacob and Joseph? Is the modern disintegration of the family unit a new phenomenon, or a spiritual battle that has been raging since the beginning of time? And how do the rivalries between the tribes explain the political and religious fractures in Israel today?Watch the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/09In this profound episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi is joined by the prolific author and expert on the teachings of Rav Kook, Rabbi David Samson.
2025-12-0839 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiWrestling the Dark: Yaakov’s Fear, The Secret of Dina & The Angel | Vayishlach with Nachum RindenowWhy was Yaakov Avinu, the "chosen one" of the Patriarchs, so terrified? And what is the deep, mystical secret behind the tragedy of Dina that most people miss?Watch the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/08In this profound episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi is joined by his brother-in-law, the dynamic educator Nachum Rindenow, for a raw and real look at Parashat Vayishlach. They move beyond the simple Sunday School narrative to explore the "night experience," the moments in life when we are alone, vulnerable, and forced to wrestle with our...
2025-12-0141 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiDating Anxiety, The "Vertigo" of Faith & The Myth of Trauma: A Deep Dive into Vayetzei with Dr. Elad Ben ElulOrder Dr. Elad Ben Elul's new book with Rabbi Manis Friedman, "To Win a War," here: https://a.co/g6EFOq8 Why is the journey to finding a soulmate often filled with so much uncertainty and struggle? Why did Yaakov Avinu, the father of the Twelve Tribes, have to leave the holiness of Israel to build his house in a place of darkness?Explore the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/07Discuss with others, privately, in the Oasis: https://alshechacademy.org/oasis In this week's episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi is joine...
2025-11-2458 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiRabbi Daniel Kohn: Why Jacob's "Lie" Was the Deeper Truth & The Secret Trauma That Made Isaac Love Esau | Toldot Deep DiveWhy did Rivkah keep a world-changing prophecy secret from her husband?Why did Isaac, the patriarch of singular focus, love Esav, the son who seemed to defy his entire mission? And the most painful question of all: How could Yaakov, the man of Emet (Truth), blatantly lie to his blind father to steal the blessings?Explore the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/06Discuss with others, privately, in the Oasis: https://alshechacademy.org/oasis In this profound and moving episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi is joined by Rabbi Daniel Kohn: a...
2025-11-1641 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiWhy Avraham Hid the Akedah & The Secret Reason for Sarah's Death (A Deep Dive into Chayei Sara with Reva Emunah)Why did Avraham conceal the single most important event of his life, the Akedah, from his wife, Sarah? And is there a secret connection between his silent departure and her sudden death?Explore the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/05Discuss with others, privately, with a free Oasis Account: https://alshechacademy.org/oasis In this profound and heartfelt episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi is joined by Tsfat-based teacher Reva Emunah for a powerful exploration of Parashat Chayei Sara from a deeply feminine perspective.They move beyond the simple narrative to...
2025-11-1044 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiSarah's Secret Negotiation & The Real Reason for the Akeidah: A Deep Dive into Vayeira with Rabbi Manis FriedmanWhat if Sarah's famous laughter wasn't from doubt, but was actually a secret, intuitive negotiation with God for her unborn son's life? What if Avraham didn't argue against the sacrifice of Yitzchak because he believed it was the ultimate honor?Explore the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/04Discuss with others, privately, with a free Oasis Account: https://alshechacademy.org/oasis In this mind-expanding episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi is joined by the world-renowned author and speaker Rabbi Manis Friedman for a discussion that will forever change how you see Parashat Vayei...
2025-11-0545 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiAvraham's Doubts, Sarah's Outrage & The Secret of the Covenant: A Deep Dive into Lech Lecha with Rabbi Chanan BaerWhy are the lives of our greatest spiritual patriarchs filled with so much intense struggle? Why was Avraham, promised a new land by God, immediately thrust into famine and forced to flee, putting his wife Sarah in grave danger? And in a moment of profound anguish, was Sarah justified in blaming Avraham for the conflict with Hagar?Explore the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/03Discuss with others, privately, with a free Oasis Account: https://alshechacademy.org/oasis In this riveting episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi and Rabbi Chanan Baer return...
2025-11-0537 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiGod's Regret & The Tower of Babel: A Deep Dive into Parashat Noach with Rabbi Chanan BaerHow can an all-knowing God regret His own creation? And why did the generation that witnessed the devastation of the flood immediately try to build a tower to wage war on Heaven, a plan so audacious that God Himself said it would have succeeded?Explore the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/02Discuss with others, privately, with a free Oasis Account: https://alshechacademy.org/oasis In this fascinating episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi welcomes his teacher, Rabbi Chanan Baer, for a brilliant exploration of Parashat Noach. They go beyond the stor...
2025-11-0531 min
Parasha Deep Dive with Shlomo GodsiWas the Sin in Eden a Setup? A Kabbalistic Deep Dive into Bereshit with Rabbi Yuma LevitasHave you ever been bothered by the story of creation? If God is perfect, why create Adam alone and call it "not good"? And the biggest question of all: Who invited the snake into the Garden of Eden? Was humanity set up to fail from the very beginning?Explore the full conversation here: https://alshechacademy.org/post/01Discuss with others, privately, with a free Oasis Account: https://alshechacademy.org/oasis In the premiere episode of Parasha Deep Dive, host Shlomo Godsi sits down with one of his very first teachers in Tsfat, Rabbi...
2025-11-0556 min
Unsolicited Inspiration - Judaism From The Eyes Of A Regular DudeSpiritual Coaching - An Interview with Eliyahu PereiraEliyahu Pereira is a dedicated teacher of Jewish Wisdom, based in the Holy City of Tzfat, Israel. With a deep focus on Chassidic and Kabbalistic teachings, Eliyahu is passionate about guiding individuals in integrating profound spiritual insights into their daily lives.As the founder of Sha'ar HaYichud, a new learning center in Tzfat, Eliyahu inspires and educates those seeking a deeper connection to their spirituality. His unique blend of experience includes a background in the high-tech industry and service as a combat soldier in the IDF.Eliyahu is also...
2025-03-2059 min
Yechiel DrinksParsha Wine Club Terumah 5785This week we are pairing the Parsha with the Gross Winery (Black) Onyx.On the podcast we discuss the winery, the wine, and hear a dvar torah based on a famous teaching by the Alshech (and some of Yechiel's rabbis: Rav Eli Marcus and Rav Binyamin Zimmerman).Shabbat Shalom, Chodesh Tov, & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
2025-02-2712 min
Jewish Original MediaEliyahu Pereira on Spiritual Resistance in Times of WarOur good friend Eliyahu Pereira from Two Chassids in a Pod & The Alshech Academy joined us to discuss different spiritual efforts that can be made to help the Jewish people and Israel in this difficult time of war.
Eliyahu is raising money to cook and deliver premium Shabbat food for our soldiers stationed on the northern border with Lebanon. Details to donate below! 👇🏽Our boys defending us on the frontlines need Shabbat food!Last week @elio47kitov sat with us to speak about the situation in Israel, how to respond spiritually and efforts to give the sold...
2023-10-1627 min