Democracy vs the Kingdom of Hashem: Rav Eliyahu Pereira on Rosh Hashana (16)
Release Date: 09/17/2025
(Bonus) A King Falls, A King Rises: David’s Response to Shaul’s Death | TSOD
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(Bonus) The Fall of Shaul: The Final Chapter of Shmuel Aleph
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In this live Tanach & Tea recording, we conclude Sefer Shmuel Aleph with one of the most emotional and tragic moments in Tanach — the death of King Shaul and his son Yonatan on Har Gilboa. As the Philistines close in, Shaul faces his final test of faith and fear, bringing to an end a reign marked by courage, struggle, and heartbreak. Originally recorded in May 2024, this episode was the finale of last year’s Story of David HaMelech series. We’re releasing it now as a bridge into the start of this year’s Tanach & Tea: The Story of David HaMelech — beginning Tuesday night at...
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Half Animal, Half Angel: Mermaids, Rosh Hashana, & Yom Kippur (Bonus)
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Democracy vs the Kingdom of Hashem: Rav Eliyahu Pereira on Rosh Hashana (16)
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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...
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Adam & Eve, Tanach Reality TV, & the Garden with Eve’s Gardeners (15)
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In this 15th episode of Tanach & Tea, we welcome our first-ever female guest — Leah Bahar, host of the Eve’s Gardeners podcast. Leah and I have known each other for a while, but right before Pesach, I had the privilege of being a guest on her podcast — my first-ever guest appearance on any podcast. Now, she’s returning the favor and joining us for the first time as a guest herself. We’ve been waiting for this one. Her brand is Eve’s Gardeners, and this episode is all about Gan Eden, Adam and Eve, and the creation of humanity — couldn’t be more fitting. This...
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In Episode 13 of Tanach & Tea, we are joined by guest comedian & producer Dovi Neuburger. Tanach Barbershop Talk - Who from Tanach would make up the best basketball team? After TBT, we talk about how Shabbat is really freedom from freedom because freedom can be slaving. We take a full deep dive into Shabbos & how it is the ulimate gift from Hashem & the center of Judaism. Also discussed - Which tribes represent which months? Why did Hashem create rain & the secrets behind it. How the world is built on kindess. The 4 letter name of Hashem, the creation of...
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(Bonus) Shaul's Darkest Night: Speaking to Shmuel from the Grave
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Tanach Origin Stories, Shabbat Candles, & Seudah Shlishit with Zak Lenik (12)
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In Episode 12 of Tanach & Tea, we are joined by guest Zak Lenik. Zak sells real estate in Israel and has great thoughts on Torah too! (the link to his instagram is below) Tanach Barbershop Talk - Best orgin stories in Tanach you would like to see if you could After TBT, we explore the three blessings of Shabbat, everything Shabbat candles, creativity vs. rest, and the source for three meals on Shabbat. Plus, we take a full dive into Seudah Shlishit while enjoying the tea Zak brought from the shuk. Want to sponsor the next episode? Email Also, we have video now! You can catch the full...
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Purim vs Yom Kippur: A Mermaid War
Tanach & Tea
Tanach & Tea is back! Tune in for a special Episode that will prepare you for Purim. Also, we have video now! You can catch the full Episode with video on our Youtube and reels on our Instagram. This week, we dive into Purim’s wild ride: Which holidays match the days of the week? Why does Purim stick around post-Mashiach when others don’t? We unpack its history, face off Purim vs. Yom Kippur, and explore its atonement edge. Life’s a mermaid war—relentless and chaotic—but Yom Kippur and Purim offer rest. Except - is Purim a fake rest day? Roadmap to a killer Purim: Skip...
info_outlineWe’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
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Democracy vs. the Kingdom of Hashem — and what that means for Mashiach and Gog U’Magog
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Should we ask Hashem for things on Rosh Hashana, or just crown Him as King?
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Hisbodedut: pouring out your heart until you completely nullify your will before Hashem
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Talking to Hashem like your best friend — and guaranteed answers even without words
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Teshuva: why Hashem loves the effort itself
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Why Rosh Hashana is in Tishrei and not in Nisan
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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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