We're kicking off Season 2 of Tanach & Tea with a very special guest: Rav Eliyahu Pereira. Born and raised in Miami, Rav Eliyahu moved to Israel at 17 and eventually made his home in Tzfat. Always proud of being Jewish but not always religious, he shares how his journey led him into Torah, Chassidut, and guiding others toward a deeper connection with Hashem.

From there we dive into themes that couldn't be more timely as we approach Rosh Hashana:

🔍 Highlights from this episode

• Democracy vs. the Kingdom of Hashem — and what that means for Mashiach and Gog U'Magog

• Should we ask Hashem for things on Rosh Hashana, or just crown Him as King?

• Hisbodedut: pouring out your heart until you completely nullify your will before Hashem

• Talking to Hashem like your best friend — and guaranteed answers even without words

• Teshuva: why Hashem loves the effort itself

• Why Rosh Hashana is in Tishrei and not in Nisan

• Covenant vs. relationship: keeping our contract with Hashem versus building closeness with Him

Along the way, I also share about an inspiring new book: 📖 The Extraordinary Life of Rabbi Ronnie Greenwald

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