Breaking Shabbat in Israel

In this powerful episode of None Your Business, Eliyahu Pereira shares his remarkable journey of Jewish identity, faith, and personal transformation.Born in Miami to a Brazilian father who rediscovered his Spanish Portuguese Jewish roots, Eliyahu grew up between South Africa, the UK, Brazil, and the United States. By high school he was lost and heading in the wrong direction. At 17, desperate for change, he was sent to Israel, a move that would completely redefine his life.From culture shock in Tzfat to spiritual awakening in a Jerusalem yeshiva, and later serving in the Israeli army, Eliyahu opens up about drifting from Shabbat, struggling with loneliness, and wrestling with faith in a secular environment. He shares what it feels like to know who you want to become while living far from it.This episode explores Jewish identity, spiritual growth, army life in Israel, and the challenge of holding onto faith without community. It is an honest conversation about losing your footing and finding your way back.If you have ever struggled with faith, searched for meaning, or felt caught between worlds, this story will resonate.0:00 Introduction & Welcome 0:22 Meet Eliyahu Pereira 1:32 Family Heritage: From Brazil to Israel 3:26 Moving to Israel at 17 5:53 Army Service & Keeping Shabbat 12:45 Finding Torah & Getting Married 14:38 The Power of Amen in Jewish Law 17:35 Living in Tzfat & Divine Providence 19:31 Two Tzadiks in a Pod Podcast 24:02 Shabbat & the Challenge of Observance 30:35 Running Away from Depression 43:28 Teaching Torah56:35 Introducing Tzfat Winery & Wine Partnership 60:30 The 20+ Mitzvot of Agriculture in Israel 65:45 Thank You Hashem Movement Origins 78:25 Shalosh Seudos - The Third Meal of Shabbat 87:48 Bringing Jews Closer: Relationship Before Law 97:08 Purim: The Nine - Year Story 102:50 The Power of Blessings - Wellspring Story 106:30 Opening Your Home for Shabbat 108:46 Final Thoughts & Resources