Two Chassids In A Pod (Two Chassids In A Pod)

Daniel Bortz (aka the Millennial Rabbi) is the founder of SOUL X, creating soul enriching experiences around the world that engage the 5 senses based on ancient Jewish practice and teachings.   He's the author & podcast host of: Beneath The Surface, hosted the Shabbat Tent at Coachella, was a competitive Jiu [Jew] Jitsu athlete.   Recorded during Pesach Sheni in preparation for Lag Ba'Omer!

Chabad Emissary Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Lipszyc - Two Chassids In A Pod EP. 17  Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Lipszyc was appointed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in the 1970s to be an official Chabad emissary and help establish Jewish communities and spread Chassidus throughout the world. Rabbi Lipszyc has amazing stories and this episode is jam-packed with some of the wildest stories only heard of in movies!   We touched on the Sefirot, Becoming an official emissary, being around the Lubavitcher Rebbe, being a Prison Rabbi & Dangerous Life in Crimea!

Locked up In Nigeria...

This episode was a huge goal of ours from the beginning! We worked months to make this happen until Hashem finally let us all sit down and discuss as much as we could!   In this episode, you will see the spiritual side of one of Israel's most active voices and future leaders!    To see more from Rudy check out: https://linktr.ee/rudyrochman

Our first guest of Season 2 is Dovi Halpern aka Jewish Metal aka Hashem's Warrior! Really an amazing yid with so much emuna and a really powerful story! Heavy metal and Judaism is not a new combination but this is definitely not what your used to.. The words are filled with DVEIKUT and inspiration! Subscribe to our channel for more! To get a discount on amazing Jewish Metal merch (highly recommend) use the discount code "2chassids" on this link: www.hashemswarrior.com

This episode is really important to us, making teshuva and all the changes that it involves is not an easy process. Teshuva is such a beautiful thing, yet sometimes we need to just be inspired to keep going.

We are two Chassidic Jews in a pod(cast).  

Avidan and Elio, both of us grew up in the west and made Aliyah aka moved to Israel. 

We both are on a spiritual journey based on Torah principles and a lot of growth.

 Broadcasted from the mystical city of Tzfat, Israel. 

We are here to share thoughts, speak to interesting people and spread the light of Hashem and the Tzadikim!

Yehezkel is a master at his craft. Drawing upon the wisdom of his ancestors (i.e. Abraham Abulafia), he guides powerful explorative journeys into one's inner space. Utilizing powerful visualizations and dynamic movements, he provides the keys to unlocking our deepest potential. Not only is he well versed in authentic Kabbalistic tradition, but he's also grounded, practical, and millennial-minded. He gives useful tools and methods to living a more connected, happy, and fulfilling life in his kind and open manner. His technique is to take otherwise advanced and hard-to-understand spirituality and share it to all levels in a simple yet highly effective way.

The Mind Of The Black Jew  - Mordechai Ben Avraham -  Two Chassids In A Pod Ep. 4  We had the privilege of hosting Mordechai Yosef Ben Avraham as our first guest on Two Chassids In A Pod!  Mordechai ben Avraham has an amazing story of spiritual growth. Coming from Calabasas/Hollywood, after much success and fame, he started to come closer to Hashem and then eventually to Torah and Mitzvot. Mordechai made aliyah to Israel and learned Torah in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood.  A new book with be coming out soon written by Mordechai and published by Koren Publishers called The Mind of the Black Jew: Tech Support for the Soul.

On this great episode, we had the honour of hosting Rabbi Rom Tuvia Leibner! Rabbi Ram Tuvia is a teacher and Rosh Kollel in Tzfat, well versed in halacha as well as Chabad and Breslev teachings, bringing the world of halacha(JewishLaw) and chassidut(deeper meanings) together everyday in thought, speech and action.   We touched on so many topics, from philosophy, smartphones, name changes and even the dangers of listening to inspiration from Tony Robbins and Grant Cardone!

We had an amazing opportunity to talk to the youngest and most down-to-earth shaliah, Reb Alter of Crown Heights. 

Officially @chassidusforchillers on Instagram!  

 Reb Alter is 16 years old, learning Torah and living a Hasidic lifestyle while influencing thousands on the web! 

 #TwoChassidsInAPod #ChassidusForChillers #Chabad

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In this episode we got to sit down with Ariel Yaniv Ha'or Payne, many of you may have seen him in Nissim Black's Hava music video. Elio and Ariel Yaniv Ha'or have been friends since 2017 when they met in Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Ariel recently made aliyah to Israel. Here he shares some of his experiences from growing up in Detroit and working at a young age in The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to being in Israel and connecting to the Aluf Abir and learning Torah in the Old City of Jerusalem.  

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What Is Tefillin? - Two Chassids In A Pod EP. 26  

Through social media, we can meet and be influenced by anyone! 

This is one of those stories, while trying to grow our Instagram account Eliyahu came across @GabbyWraps, a page by Gabriel all about his daily journey after accepting upon himself to wrap Tefillin every day! 

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In this episode, we got to speak with Eliyahu Eliezer Goldsmith AKA the Midnight Rabbi. Eli Goldsmith is a Baal Teshuva who has had a very interesting journey. Originally from North London UK, he made aliyah and has been living in Jerusalem among many tzaddikim. Officially he is a hasid of the Tolna Rebbe of Jerusalem but he is more known for his involvement in the Breslev outreach world. Eli managed Jewish rapper Nissim Black for over a year and a half, traveling the world with him until finally moving on to creating amazing Emuna Inspired Podcasts with Rav Shalom Arush shlita from the Hut Shel Hessed yeshiva as well as being the program director for Breslev Israel.  

This episode gave us tons of emuna and a lot of inspiration to continue our holy work here on Two Chassids In A Pod and especially to seek out opportunities for unity. 

To find more of Eli Goldsmith's work please check out:

https://unityinspiresprojects.wordpress.com/blog/ 

https://www.facebook.com/midnightrabbi/ 

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https://anchor.fm/breslevIsrael/ 

https://anchor.fm/eligoldsmith https://anchor.fm/eli-real/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/unity-inspires-projects 

 Email - UnityInspiresProjects@gmail.com 

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Rabbi Alon Rome is a local Tzfat rabbi who plays a major part in the community and who pretty much everyone loves!  In this episode, you'll find out why! The Rav explains how he went from training to be a Buddhist, to finally diving into Jewish texts!

A very dear friend of our's Natan, a resident Tzfati who happens to be very involved in the world of Finance and Investments joined us to discuss what is happening in the financial market and where we should invest. What the root of money is and how some people can lose the money that is coming their way.

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We sat down with Yossi Shelley who is completing 4 years as the Israeli Ambassador to Brazil.

Yossi has a background in business and has done a very active job in improving relations between Israel and Brazil for the past 4 years.

He shares some of his experiences and his hope for a bright future between both nations!

It's been a  while since we did an episode without a guest and we missed it.  Here is a quick update on what's gone on since we started Two Chassids In A Pod two months ago.  Avidan is a father, we interviewed major Brazilian politicians and the back story behind it, Elio nearly died in a car accident, Passover 5781/2021, and of course some Torah on Sefirat Ha'Omer.  Make sure to follow us on Instagram for more Sefirat Ha'Omer content!  

Menachem Engel joined us to discuss how he moved to Tzfat, his connection to Breslev, and the different content he makes online.  Menachem created Kabbalistic Village Music which provides background audio solutions for marketers and TV/Film productions.   Menachem was also an eyewitness to what happened in the Meron Tragedy recently, he spoke to the BBC about it and went a little more in-depth with us.

To listen to Kabbalistic Village Music click here: https://soundcloud.com/kabbalisticvillage

Episode 15 is already here, we barely can believe it! 

We had Yaakov Fein on aka The Turnt Jew, the first and best meme account made for and by religious Jews on Instagram. Yaakov explains how he got started and we discuss the importance of mental and physical health. Yaakov also runs a page/business called Frum Fitness helping Jews everywhere get in shape.  

Mental and physical health is extremely important in Judaism, although it is often not promoted as much as it should be. 

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Ari Lesser's Writing Process - With Freestyle Rap  Ari Explains How he writes his songs, and raps for us acapella.  Check him out:  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/arilesserInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariblesser/

This is a clip from our episode with Rav Avshi Weingot. Eliyahu had this question burning in him for the longest time and finally had to get it out!

To find out more about Rav Avshi Weingot and his many projects check out: https://www.lettherebelight.center/ 

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This is a good one! Trigger Warning!  

We had the opportunity to sit down with Eduardo Bolsonaro the son of Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro! Eduardo Bolsonaro is the most voted elected congressman ever in Brazilian history, the Chair of the Chamber of Foreign Affairs and National Defence Committee.

We discussed: 

• The connection between Brazil and Israel 
• Why the delegation came to Israel this time 
• Socialism and communism 
• Social Media vs Fake News 
• Some history about Israel and Brazil's role in establishing the State of Israel 
• Why Orthodox Jews don't usually draft to the IDF (MANY do)!  
• Will Eduardo run for President of Brasil and many other interesting topics!

Our first episode of season 2! A recap of what was, the holidays and what's to come!

Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen - Two Chassids In A Pod EP.24  Amazing jam-packed farby with Reb Shamai Gozlan! A holy Chabad chassis teaching the next generation and spreading love and joy through the world! We sang some niggunim, talked chassidus and of course stories of Divine Providence and Tzadikim!  

To donate to Shamai's Summer Camp please click here: https://thechesedfund.com/chabadbythegalleries/cgitzfat

Rabbi Avshi Weingot - Two Chassids In A Pod EP. 32  

Avraham Shimon Weingot, aka Rav Avshi, a local Tzfat legend blessed us with some of his time. We don't want to spoil the fun, this has to be one of our best episodes so enjoy, connect deeper to yourself and Hashem like, share, and subscribe!   

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Shefa Music: Nissim Black's Hava Whisky & Jewish Creativity  

We had Shalom Lebowitz on a dear friend of our's and an up-and-coming Jewish musician!   Shalom played some new songs that haven't been heard yet!  We reviewed Nissim Black's new Hava Whisky made in collaboration with Golani Distillery. Shalom shared more about his inspiration for the music he makes, which rabbis inspire him as well! A few more songs and a message about the importance of finding the right rabbi!  To get more Shefa follow the links below:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1lViY59tMDJC2T9tJvs0tn?si=3_9BPBDkSX6W4LfIibksug

The Three Weeks - Two Chassids In A Pod EP.25  

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In this episode, we talk about: - our really strange beginning of the month of Adar.  - Prophecies and Bible Codes in Megilat Esther about Nazi Germany. - The hardest mitzvah in the whole Torah. - Advice on how to be happy.  The whole month of Adar is set up with tests of faith and countless opportunities to reveal all the works of Hashem every step. If you really look at your own personal story, it is filled with Divine Providence.

We recorded this during the Yartzheit of the Noam Elimelech a big tzadik and brother of the famous Reb Zusha.   Discussed the tzadik, loving your fell Jew and trying to bring them closer to the ultimate purpose of life, connection to Hashem.  A story about Rav Yitzchak Dovid Grossman from Migdal HaEmek aka the Disco Rabbi. A recap of Purim and anticipating Passover.

In this episode we spoke about our thoughts on the Israeli Arab conflict that is ancient but boiled up a few weeks ago. We tried to approach this issue from a deeper place and touch on the many beautiful connections we have with the land throughout history and even more now! Featuring Golani, Israel's First Whisky, sold at Tzfat Distillery 148 a new lounge/gallery in the old city of Tzfat. Instagram for the whisky: instagram.com/tzfatdistillery148 Make sure to check out our: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/twochassidsinapod Instagram: https://instagram.com/twochassidsinapod​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TwoChassidsInAPod/​ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yrdv9VN5sp7yWNfv7mCDW Anchor: https://anchor.fm/twochassids Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-chassids-in-a-pod/id1550968469 #TwoChassidsInAPod #GolaniWhisky #Israel

Aliens, angles, Rav Morgenstern, and Jewish Valentine called Tu B'Av are the main topics of this awesome episode, and of course we have Yechezkel Abulafia as Special geust.

We had the honor of sitting with Ernesto Araújo, the FM of Brazil. 

 Elio got to meet the FM in 2019 when he came with the President to Israel.

This time Minister Araújo came to find solutions for COVID mainly along with some other missions including developing more peace in the region and even developing the bond between the two countries' space agencies to hopefully join the next Beresheet Shuttle launch to space. 

Minister Araújo is actively fighting religious persecution globally with efforts in the UN, trying his hardest to ensure religious freedom across the world.

Naftali Bennett, New Israeli Government, Sleeping Schedule - Two Chassids In A Pod EP.23

In this episode, we talk about the new Israeli government, our personal struggles with our sleeping schedule, the Mishkan, and how to focus on the good... 

Avidan Comedy Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqb_s65n5ZErmxaMJzIsRg

 #TwoChassidsInAPod #Knesset #Mishkan 

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Special guest Jodeci Joseph has such an inspiring story we had to have him on. Originally from some of the roughest neighborhoods in London to the holy city of Jerusalem!   Watch and find out how Jodeci found out suddenly he was Jewish and came closer to a Torah observant lifestyle!   Get more from Jodeci by following him on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Jodecitalks

The Spirit of Anne Frank - Two Chassids In A Pod EP. 20  

Mark Frank LCSW sat down with us and really blew us away with his knowledge and holiness. We talked about an array of topics from his love for music, social work and marriage therapy, holy rabbis, and his new book Get To Know G-d explaining his incredible spiritual connection to Anne Frank Hy"d! 

Mark Frank explains that Anne Frank tells us that there will be a time for change not long from now. The world will face difficult days. The best thing one can do to ready themself is making personal improvements in his or her values, qualities, and behaviors.

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In this episode, we talk about vaccines, covid, police, and mainstream media! There are always multiple ways to look at a situation, all of these are major topics that influence our lives. We sat down to get some thoughts out there and express our experience through these times.

In this podcast we discuss: 

•  Who is the leader of the generation? 
•  Elio asks Rav Itzchak Meir Morgenstern an interesting question.
•  Gratitude 
•  Tzfat life (in short)

Yehezkel Yosef Abulafia of Abulafia Meditation joined the end of our episode with Daniel Bortz the Millennial Rabbi!   Deep insights in this one!   Instagram.com/abulafiameditation   Instagram.com/millennialrabbi

The #1 Tour Guide In Israel - Aaron Shaffier - Two Chassids In a Pod EP.6 On this episode, we hosted our second guest Aaron Shaffier AKA 'Tour Guide Aaron' who is a popular Israel tour guide, a Sofer Stam, and a father of 9. Aaron is also very active on social media spreading inspiring content about Torah and Eretz Yisrael. He's married to Miiko who is the author of the bestselling book, 'Learn to Read Hebrew in 6 Weeks!'. They made Aliyah in 2007 and are founding members of the growing Anglo Chabad Community in Be'er Sheva. We discussed Tourism in Israel, Tzfat, The Lubavitch Rebbe's approach to media and technology, learning Hebrew, and Aaron's other passion - being a Sofer S"tam. To find more from Tour Guide Aaron visit: Instagram: https://instagram.com/tourguideaaron Tour Website: www.Tourguideaaron.Com Mezuzah Store: https://mezuzahstore.com Learn Hebrew: https://learnHebrew.Tv