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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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00:39:46

Purim | Did Esther “Plagiarize” Another Story? 10 Proofs

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2026/02/25

Did Megillas Esther intentionally mirror an earlier story in Tanach? In this shiur, we uncover over 10 striking linguistic and thematic parallels that reveal a deliberate pattern hidden inside the Purim story.Why would Mordechai and Esther write the Megillah this way? And what message are they sending us through this literary “echo”?Beyond the textual proofs, we’ll explore three powerful lessons about hashgacha pratis, nisyonos, and how the challenges in your life may be shaping you for something

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00:31:08

Parshat Terumah | You’re Such a Baby - And That’s...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2026/02/18

Why does Hashem speak from between two baby faces?When we daven, we face Yerushalayim. In the Beis HaMikdash, we faced the Kodesh HaKodashim. And there, on top of the Aron, stood the Keruvim… shaped like babies.Why babies? Why is the holiest place on earth connected to childlike faces?In this powerful Parsha shiur, we explore the deep psychological and spiritual message of the Keruvim, what they teach us about unconditional love, infinite potential, and why in Hashem’s eyes, you are still His

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00:34:26

Parshat Mishpatim | Na'aseh V'Nishma: The Most...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2026/02/11

Na’aseh V’Nishma is one of the most well-known lines in the Torah, and one of the least understood.In this shiur on Parshas Mishpatim, we explore why this brief declaration was so extraordinary that it earned the Jewish people a unique and lasting reward. Drawing on Chazal, Rashi, Midrash, and powerful real-life stories, this shiur challenges common assumptions and uncovers a timeless message about growth, ambition, and what it truly means to live as a Jew.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each

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00:32:30

Parshat Yitro | Who Is a Jew? 3 Shofars, 3 Types of...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2026/02/04

The moment the Torah was given, the sound of the shofar filled the air, and the Torah repeats it again and again.Why was the shofar so central at the moment we became a nation? And why does that same shofar appear again in the story of the final redemption?In this shiur, we explore the mystery of the shofar at Har Sinai, its connection to Jewish identity, and its link to the final redemption. Drawing on Torah sources and a powerful teaching from Rav Kook, we ask one central question: Who is a Jew —

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00:36:51

Parshat Beshalach | 6 Torah Secrets for Making More...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2026/01/28

In Parshat Beshalach, the Torah introduces the manna, and with it, a powerful framework for parnassah. In this shiur, we uncover six Torah principles that reshape how we think about money, effort, risk, and trust in Hashem. Practical, timeless, and deeply relevant.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

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00:28:16

Parshat Bo | What’s the Rush? When the Jews in...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2026/01/21

Why did Hashem command the Jews in Mitzrayim to eat the Korban Pesach in a rush — with shoes on and sticks telling them to move — if they didn’t leave until morning?In this shiur on Parashat Bo, we uncover how emunah isn’t just something you feel, it’s something you do. From Chazal and the Rav Tzdok to a real-life skydiving moment, this shiur reveals why real change begins with one courageous jump.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

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00:32:49

Parshat Va’eira | Pharaoh Wasn’t Stupid - He Was Just...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2026/01/14

Pharaoh wasn’t stupid, he was human.Again and again, he promises to change… and again and again, he falls back into the same destructive patterns.In this shiur on Parshas Va’eira, we uncover the Torah’s profound insight into why people repeat the same mistakes, how denial and rationalization keep us stuck, and why real change feels so hard, even when we genuinely want it.This is a shiur about understanding yourself, reclaiming control, and beginning the journey out of your personal

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00:33:42

Parshat Shemot | You’re Losing 52 Days a Year - And...

Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht ·

2026/01/07

You’re losing 52 days every year and most people never realize it. On average, we spend over 4 hours a day on our phones. That adds up to nearly two full months of life gone every year. Time we never get back.The Kabbalists teach that the weeks of Parshas Shemos through Mishpatim are uniquely charged to help us break free from our personal Mitzrayim, our inner constraints. In this shiur, we uncover how Moshe Rabbeinu reveals the Torah’s blueprint for reclaiming your time, focus, and freedom, and

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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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