Weekly Parsha Shiur with Rav Elyada Goldwicht

Why do we keep making the same mistakes even when we promise ourselves we’ll change? In 1974, a tragic aviation crash revealed a massive flaw in how humans handle errors—a discovery that holds the hidden key to lasting personal transformation. In this Elul shiur, we dive into the true root cause behind our worst habits and why fixing the symptom never lasts. Watch to discover the secret Torah blueprint for healing your inner struggles and changing the trajectory of your life before Yom Kippur.

What can three incredible women in Tanach teach us about transforming our tefillah? In this shiur, we explore the three essential dimensions of davening: שבח, בקשה, והודיה — and how they can completely change the way we approach Hashem. As we prepare for Rosh Hashanah, the goal is not just to say “ותשובה ותפילה וצדקה,” but to back those words up with real action. You’ll also walk away with practical tips to make your daily davening more meaningful and powerful.

In ונתנה תוקף, we declare that teshuvah, tefillah, and tzedakah can transform the decree, but this year, we want to back those words up with action. Each week of The Elul Challenge, we will focus on one of these three powerful areas and grow together as we prepare for Rosh Hashanah. We begin with tzedakah, and the surprising reason it may be the greatest mitzvah in the world.

Most people think kosher is just about what you can and can't eat, but what if the food itself is meant to teach you how to live? In this shiur, we'll uncover three remarkable life lessons hidden inside kosher animals, fish, and birds that can transform the way you experience happiness, relationships, and the world around you. After this class, you'll never look at kosher food the same way again. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

This summer, many of us slip in our שמירת המצוות while traveling or relaxing. In this shiur, we uncover a powerful idea from Parshas Ekev about the wooden Aron that held the Luchos after the חטא העגל, and why Hashem chose wood to teach us that even after a spiritual fall, we can always grow again. Through the story of the broken Luchos, real-life examples of forgiveness and self-forgiveness, and the deeper meaning of the word “Ekev,” you’ll see that no matter how far you’ve fallen, the Torah is still an עץ חיים for you. If you’ve ever felt stuck after a mistake, this message is for you.

Three familiar verses appear every time we take out the Sefer Torah, but why these three? In the aftermath of Tisha B’Av and as we enter Shabbos Nachamu, they reveal the secret of Jewish survival: what we live for, what keeps us connected, and how every mitzvah carries us forward. These are not just verses we recite, they are the foundation of how a Jew lives. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

What if one word could unlock the deeper meaning of the Three Weeks, Tisha B’Av, and the pain of Jewish history? During this period, a single word echoes through the Torah, the Haftarah, and the depths of our national mourning, capturing the heartbreak of destruction while concealing a message powerful enough to transform how we understand Tisha B’Av and our long exile. This shiur will take you on a journey from the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash to the spiritual awakening of our own generation, uncovering ancient layers and surprising connections that transform mourning into yearning and reveal what we are truly missing. You may never experience Tisha B’Av, or think about the exile, the same way again. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

Are you making a living… or is the living making you? In this week’s Parshat Matot, a powerful and often overlooked message emerges from the story of Bnei Gad and Bnei Reuven, along with surprising insights from the lives of our Gedolim. What truly defines you? Your job, your business, or something much deeper? Discover a fresh perspective on how we speak, how we prioritize, and how we can infuse real meaning and kedusha into every part of our daily lives. This shiur will help you look at your work, family, words, and daily routine through a completely new lens. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

What is the most important verse in the entire Torah? In this powerful Parshat Pinchas shiur, we discover a shocking answer given by the Tannaim, and the life-changing lesson behind it that the greatest successful people all follow. The Korban Tamid holds the secret to starting your day right, and once you understand it, you’ll see why the moment it stopped, everything began to fall apart. This might be the most important shiur you hear all year, a simple daily practice that will make you more focused, happier, and more present. Try it for one week and come back to share your results! Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

In Parshas Balak, Hashem makes a donkey speak, one of the strangest miracles in the entire Torah. But according to the Midrash, this was no ordinary donkey: it was the one created on the sixth day of Creation. This very donkey gave birth to a son, which became the donkey Avraham used for the Akeidah, the one Moshe rode to Egypt, and the one Mashiach will ride, a donkey that lived for thousands of years. Why did Hashem keep this donkey alive for thousands of years? Why was the miracle of the talking donkey so important that it was created during the twilight of the sixth day of Creation? And why, when Yosef’s brothers feared they would be taken as slaves, were they so worried about their donkeys? This week’s shiur explores these fascinating questions and reveals what your true goal in life really is.

In the heart of Ra’anana, two fallen soldiers, Yaron Chitiz and Natan Rosenfeld hy”d, left a community in mourning. Then, in the past two weeks, something extraordinary happened: two baby boys were born and named after them in emotional britot filled with tears of both heartbreak and unbreakable hope. What do these powerful real-life moments have to do with the mysterious mitzvah of Parah Adumah in this week’s Parshat Chukat? Discover the profound secret behind the Red Heifer that explains how to rise after devastating loss, and the moving words from the fathers that will leave you inspired and strengthened. Watch until the end for a message every Jew needs right now. Am Yisrael Chai! Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

How did the sons of Korach survive when the Torah seems to say that everything connected to Korach was swallowed by the earth? What does the Gemara mean that they sat in Gehinnom and sang shira? Why were the copper shovels of Korach’s followers placed on the Mizbeach? And why does the Torah tell us that after Aharon’s staff blossomed, each nasi took his staff back? In this shiur, we will uncover a deeper perspective on Korach’s rebellion, the mystery of Bnei Korach, and the surprising message hidden in the aftermath of the story. Along the way, we will discover a powerful lesson about life, struggle, and finding meaning even in the places we least expect it. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

One of the most surprising marriages in all of Tanach seems impossible to understand: Yehoshua marries a harlot. Yet hidden within this shocking story is a profound lesson about leadership, personal growth, and what it takes to recover from a spiritual fall. Why was Yehoshua chosen to lead the Jewish people? What made him uniquely qualified for the role? And how does this unlikely marriage reveal one of the Torah’s most powerful secrets about failure, teshuvah, and resilience? Join us as we uncover a life-changing message that can transform the way we view our mistakes, our struggles, and our potential for greatness. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

In this week’s Parshat Beha’alotcha shiur, discover a powerful 3-step formula that will help you build unbreakable resilience so you never break down or give up when facing life’s toughest challenges. Through three seemingly unrelated events in the parsha, the repeated verses about the Clouds of Glory, Moshe’s surprising reaction to the people’s complaints, and the deeper meaning behind Pesach Sheni, we uncover a timeless Torah formula for resilience, inner strength, and the ability to never give up — no matter what life throws your way. This is a shiur you’ll want to bookmark and return to week after week, as it offers practical Torah wisdom you’ll want to internalize to navigate any difficulty with strength and clarity. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

In this powerful Parshas Nasso shiur, we uncover the incredible secret hidden in the counting of Shevet Levi. Through the brilliant explanation of the Chatam Sofer, we discover how Kehat, Gershon, and Merari represent the three major stages of Jewish history, and the three stages we personally go through in life. What does the order of their counting really mean? Why does the Torah change the way it speaks to Moshe and Aharon with each family? And what powerful message does this hold for us today, especially in difficult times? Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

Are we supposed to be one unified nation, or divided into tribes? Why did each shevet have its own flag, its own space, and its own identity? This shiur reveals a powerful idea from the Torah that completely changes how we understand unity in עם ישראל. You’ll never look at another Jew the same way again. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

What does the Torah really say about money? We spend our lives chasing it, believing it will bring us happiness and security, but is that actually true? In this week’s parsha, we uncover a powerful perspective on wealth, success, and what truly matters. It’s a message that challenges how we think, and how we live. This might change the way you see money forever. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

Every time you walk into shul, this light is there, constant, quiet, and easy to overlook. But what if it’s actually one of the most powerful messages you encounter all week? In this shiur, we uncover three deep lessons hidden within the Ner Tamid—lessons that can reshape the way you see your day, your struggles, and your purpose. Once you understand it, you’ll never look at that light the same way again. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

This Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut, we explore a powerful and surprising Torah insight about our holy soldiers, and what we are meant to learn from them. What is the hidden connection between שביעי של פסח, קריעת ים סוף, and today’s soldiers? And why did even דתן ואבירם, who opposed Moshe and didn’t even want to leave מצרים, merit that the sea split for them? Through a deep idea from the מהרי״ל דיסקין and the באר מים חיים, we uncover a life-changing message about אהבת ישראל, sacrifice, and what Hashem truly values. These are days not only to remember, but to see, to feel, and to grow. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.

Why is Moshiach described as a Metzora? And what does that have to do with why most people fail to change others? In this powerful shiur on Parshas Tazria–Metzora, we uncover a shocking Torah insight: real change doesn’t come from criticism, it comes from something much deeper. Discover the secret the Torah teaches about influence, growth, and how to bring out the greatness in yourself and others. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.