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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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We are living through war and yet the unity and resilience of Am Yisrael is unbelievable.What makes the Jewish people so unbreakable?Why did Moshe’s face suddenly begin to shine after the sin of the Golden Calf?Why was there extra ink in the inkwell, and how did that ink change Jewish history?From Michelangelo’s famous mistake to leadership psychology to Parshas Parah and the secret of post-traumatic growth, this shiur reveals the leadership principle that built Am Yisrael, and why we are still standing today.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 far greater.You’ll never read Megillas Esther the same way again.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 precious child. Don’t grow out of that.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 week.
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 — and what is the shofar really calling us to?Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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.
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.
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 Mitzrayim.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 introduce a practical way to start: the 30-Day Kedusha Challenge.To join the challenge click here. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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.
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.
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 never heard before.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 pure oil, and the deeper meaning behind placing the menorah opposite the mezuzah.This class reveals the inner spark within every Jew, a spark that cannot be extinguished, a spark that rises like a flame. In every generation, Chanukah empowers us to resist the lures of our time and return to our truest selves.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 killing non-combatants?What counts as a “civilian” in a society that supports terrorism?Are soldiers obligated to risk their lives to protect enemy populations?Why did Yaakov fear killing?Why couldn’t King David build the Beis HaMikdash after fighting wars?How halacha, machshava, and history shape Israel’s moral obligations today.Featuring sources from the Rambam, Mahara”l, Radak, Tosafos, Shulchan Aruch, and real testimonies from hostages and Gaza survivors. This shiur is a short, honest, Torah-grounded look at one of the most difficult questions of our time.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 the Torah spends so many pesukim describing this mysterious episode and explore the powerful life lessons hidden within. By the end, you’ll see how this lesson can transform the way you approach growth, relationships, and your own potential.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 Yitzchak chosen as a Patriarch? What gives the Jewish people the ability to survive every wave of antisemitism? And what can you, at home, do right now to strengthen the Jewish future?We will trace Jewish resilience from the year 70 CE to today and uncover the single secret that carried our nation through 2,000 years of hatred. This shiur includes powerful stories of hostages, soldiers, and the religious awakening happening across Israel today, real examples of Jewish courage, continuity, and spiritual strength.Antisemitism never destroyed us and never will.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 of soul, eternity, and unbreakable bonds.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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 - and the greatest gift you can give your children.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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, faith, and sacrifice for Am Yisrael.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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.Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.
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