YOU'RE CLOSER TO GOD THAN YOU THINK | Eliyahu Pereira | Another Jewish Podcast Ep. 4

What does it actually mean to have a relationship with God? In this episode of Another Jewish Podcast, Yosef Halevy sits down with Eliyahu Pereira in the mountains of Tzfat for a conversation about faith, purpose, and the teachings of Chassidut. Together, they explore how to begin building a connection with Hashem, why so many people feel spiritually disconnected, and how the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Nachman, and other great Jewish masters can transform the way we see ourselves and the world around us. From prayer and Torah learning to finding meaning in everyday moments, this conversation is an invitation to discover that God may be much closer than you think. Here are the cleaned-up timestamps with each topic at least 1 minute apart: ``` 0:00 – Introduction: Where your mind is, that's where you are 1:28 – How to begin a relationship with Hashem if you feel nothing 3:14 – Two main ways to build a relationship with Hashem: Torah & Tefillah 4:52 – Start with the Tanakh; finding a rabbi and a tradition 6:25 – Taking on mitzvot gradually — don't go all in at once 7:09 – The intensity of realizing God watches every step 8:21 – The importance of having a rabbi and comm