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Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht

Kehilat Lev Ra’anana

Join Rav Elyada Goldwicht each week for a Parsha shiur that’s both deep and refreshingly practical. With a unique blend of classic Torah sources, modern perspective, and real-life takeaways, he brings the Parsha to life in a way that speaks to the heart and the everyday Jewish experience.

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00:38:30

Parshat Vayechi | Why Yosef Succeeded Where the Avos...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/12/31

Why do some families stay united while others fall apart? In this shiur, we explore how Yosef succeeded in creating family unity where even the Avos struggled. By uncovering a hidden thread running through Sefer Bereishis, we reveal the Torah’s deepest secret to raising children who truly love, respect, and support one another.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

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00:31:52

Parshat Vayigash | Why Yosef Never Told Yaakov He Was...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/12/24

Why would Yosef let his father suffer for 22 years, when he could have ended the pain instantly?This shiur on Parshas Vayigash reveals a stunning answer about teshuva, human dignity, and what real love truly demands. An insight that can change how we forgive and how we care for others.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

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00:35:36

GetAHetter.com? The Chanukah Shiur You Need to Hear

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/12/15

What does GetAHetter.com have to do with Chanukah?Why does Chanukah have three levels of mitzvah, mehadrin and mehadrin min hamehadrin, unlike any other holiday? What exactly was the “stamp of the Kohen Gadol” on the oil?In this shiur, we explore a new angle on the Chanukah miracle that ties together the oil, the Kohen Gadol, the sufganiyot, and the deeper message of what Hashem really wants from us during these eight days.A fresh, surprising, and thought-provoking look at Chanukah you may have

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00:37:40

Parshat Vayeishev | The Battle for Your Soul: Yosef,...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/12/10

Parshas Vayeishev and the story of Chanukah seem worlds apart, yet hidden within them burns a single message, the battle for the Jewish soul. The Greeks did not seek to kill us, but to redefine us, demanding we write on the horn of Yosef that we have no share in the G-d of Israel. Why Yosef? Why oil? Why impurity?In this shiur, we uncover how Yosef HaTzaddik became the first Jew to face assimilation and emerge with his identity intact. We explore the Greeks’ war against holiness, the secret of the

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00:44:26

Parshat Vayishlach | The Torah’s Shocking Answer to...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/12/03

The Torah’s Shocking Answer to “Civilian Casualties” - What the World Gets Wrong About IsraelFor two years the world has accused Israel of “collective punishment,” “disproportionate response,” and even “genocide.” But what does the Torah actually say about civilians during war, collateral damage, and defending Jewish lives?In this shiur discover how Parshas Vayishlach, where Yaakov prepares for war with Esav and Shimon and Levi go to war with Shechem, became the Jewish war manual:Does Judaism forbid

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00:38:16

Parshat Vayeitzei | Change How You See Yourself: The...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/11/26

Everyone wants to live a better, deeper, and more meaningful life. We want growth, clarity, and stronger connections—with Hashem, with our spouses, with our children, and even with ourselves.But how do we break free from feeling stuck? How do we actually move forward and make real, lasting change?This week’s shiur dives into one of the most overlooked yet fascinating stories in Parshas Vayeitzei — how Yaakov Avinu became wealthy through the “striped, spotted, and speckled” sheep. We’ll uncover why

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00:34:57

Parshat Toldot | Why Antisemitism Never Won: The...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/11/19

Antisemitism is rising at a rate we haven’t seen in decades, over 300% since October 7, 2023. But this isn’t the first time. From the Crusades to the Inquisition, from pogroms to the Shoah, we’ve faced hatred, jealousy, and attacks. And yet: we’re still here. Why?In this shiur, we explore a hidden section of the Parsha, the life of Yitzchak in Gerar, and discover how the Ramban, Kli Yakar, and other commentaries reveal that Yitzchak’s story is actually the story of Jewish history in exile.Why was

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00:32:35

Parshat Chayei Sarah | Hadar Goldin and the Power of...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/11/12

In a moment that gripped the heart of Am Yisrael, the body of Staff Sgt. Hadar Goldin, fallen hero of Operation Protective Edge in 2014, was finally brought home after 11 years in Hamas captivity. This week's shiur explores the unbreakable Jewish drive for Kevurat Yisrael: Why do we fight relentlessly to honor our dead, no matter how much time has passed? Why are Jews so devoted, even obsessed, with ensuring every Jew receives Kevuras Yisrael? It's more than tradition, it's a declaration

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00:32:15

Parshat Vayeira | The Secret That Keeps Am Yisrael...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/11/05

Hidden in Parshat Vayeira is one of the Torah’s most puzzling moments: Why did Avraham have Hagar carry the expelled Yishmael if he was already sixteen years old?Rabbeinu Bachya’s brilliant insight uncovers a hidden story - one that highlights Sarah’s extraordinary strength, Avraham’s ultimate test, and the secret that has sustained the Jewish people through every generation.From the Akeidah to the New York Times’ “Year 2100” front page, this shiur explores the deep trust that keeps Am Yisrael alive

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00:36:36

Parshat Lech-Lecha | Haran: The Hidden Flame that...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/10/30

Parshas Lech Lecha tells the story of Avraham’s journey, but hidden between the lines burns another story — that of Haran, Avraham’s brother. Haran, often passed over as a minor character, was in truth the father and grandfather of all the Imahos — Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, and Leah — and the ancestor of Mashiach.In this shiur, we uncover how Haran’s quiet act of mesirus nefesh became the spiritual DNA of the Jewish people — passed down through the Matriarchs, and alive today in every act of courage,

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00:37:18

Parshat Noach:Tzohar Ta’aseh La’Teivah: Time to Shine

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/10/23

Why did Hashem tell Noach to make a Tzohar? Was it a window, a stone, or something deeper? Discover how the Teivah was the Beis HaMikdash of its generation and how, after the Chaggim, we are each called to shine Hashem’s light outward — with pride, faith, and emunah.

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00:17:08

Elul Insights from Torah Giants: Chofetz Chaim

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/10/01

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00:29:24

Why Sukkos Is the Culmination of the Yamim Noraim?

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/10/01

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkos are not separate islands on the calendar, they are stages in one powerful journey. This shiur uncovers the deep thread that connects Elul, the Yamim Noraim, and Sukkos: from ותשובה ותפילה וצדקה to צום, קול, ממון; from fear to love; from the closed Aron Kodesh of Selichos to the dancing with the Torah on Simchas Torah. Along the way, we’ll explore why Sukkah is the only mitzvah where you must remember the reason, hear moving stories, including Omer Shem Tov’s

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00:16:26

Elul Insights from Torah Giants: Rav Avraham Yitzchak...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/09/17

Rav Kook on Teshuva: Returning to Your CoreRav Kook’s writings reveal a revolutionary approach to teshuva: it’s not just about regret for sin, but about returning to your essence—connecting with Hashem with simcha. Unlike teshuva born from fear or guilt, true teshuva stems from joy, love, and realizing that closeness to Hashem is life’s greatest pleasure. This shiur explores his insights from Orot HaTeshuva, including the three levels of teshuva—physical, moral, and intellectual—and the journey from

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00:34:24

Nitzavim & Rosh Hashanah: Netaneh Tokef Like You’ve...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/09/17

The chilling story of Rav Amnon — and why Chazal compare us to sheep, mountain climbers, and soldiers in judgment.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Youtube

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00:09:00

Thank You Hashem: The Story Rav Ovadya Always Shared...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/09/16

This episode was recorded during our Pre-Slichot Kumsitz | Part 3 of 3 Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Youtube

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00:07:14

Selichos: Why Say it if I Don't Understand?

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/09/16

This episode was recorded during our Pre-Slichot Kumsitz | Part 2 of 3 Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Youtube

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00:05:04

Why You Can't Fall Asleep on Motzaei Shabbos and the...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/09/16

This episode was recorded during our Pre-Slichot Kumsitz | Part 1 of 3 Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Youtube

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00:18:02

Elul Insights from Torah Giants: The “Rav”, Rav Yosef...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/09/11

In this week’s Elul Torah Giants series, we explore the brilliance of Rav Yosef Ber Soloveitchik - The Rav. More than just a towering intellect, Rav Soloveitchik’s genius flowed into a deep emotional connection with Hashem and Am Yisrael. Through powerful stories and insights, we uncover his unique approach to Elul and Teshuva: that every Jew carries an inherent holiness that no sin can erase. Teshuva isn’t just a hopeful gift - it’s a guarantee, the uncovering of the light already within us.Follow

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00:24:43

Bikkurim: The Secret to True Happiness | Parshat Ki Tavo

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2025/09/11

Bikkurim isn’t just about bringing fruit to the Beit HaMikdash — it holds the Torah’s secret to true happiness. Why does the Torah promise joy through this mitzvah? And even more shocking: why does the Midrash say the entire world was created for Bikkurim? Discover how this mitzvah reveals your self-worth, your mission, and why Hashem wants you — just as you are.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Youtube

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