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GOC — Growth Oriented Chevra — is a weekly conversation about the things that matter: growth, Torah, life, and everything in between. Each week, Rav Burg sits down for an open and meaningful conversation, sharing ideas, stories, and perspectives that challenge us to think a little deeper and keep moving forward. At its heart, GOC is about the people of Mevaseret, the conversations that bring us together, and the belief that we’re all still growing.
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In this episode of the G.O.C. Podcast, Rav Joey Rosenfeld unpacks the psychological and spiritual roots of modern anxiety. Exploring why so many of us feel constantly overwhelmed by endless possibilities and the need for control, Rav Joey Rosenfeld shares profound insights on how to shift from a state of fear to a life grounded in Emunah. Tune in to learn how to transcend overthinking, quiet the continuous noise of a chaotic world, and find true, baseline stillness by trusting the Creator.
Life can feel heavy. Daily responsibilities, relationships, and the sheer reality of existence weigh us down, and without a spiritual anchor, that weight becomes exhausting. In this episode of the G.O.C. Podcast, Rav Glanz explains how Tefillah is designed to lift that exact burden. We discuss the profound idea that while physical objects have weight, a genuine connection with Hashem through the Siddur brings lightness to our lives. Discover why treating God like a vending machine leaves us feeling empty, and how stepping into the true "mode of Tefillah" can completely change your daily reality.
In this episode we dive into the profound shift in modern Yeshiva culture, exploring the recent push to remove smartphones from the Beis Medrash to foster genuine connections. This episode breaks down the struggle to be authentic in a digital age, and how disconnecting allows us to truly hear ourselves and build real relationships with our Chevra and Hashem.
Rav Hirschel shares a deeply vulnerable account of the most difficult months of his life. Following his wife's sudden diagnosis and medically induced coma, he found himself making unimaginable decisions in the ICU. This episode is a profound look at holding onto emunah when the stakes are absolute life and death, and what it actually means for a chevra to carry you when you cannot carry yourself.Please continue to daven for a refuah shleimah for Ariella Chava bas Chana Malka.
In this episode, we sit down with therapist and educator Rav Richards to unpack a challenge many face during Elul: the tension between genuine, self-reflective growth and the paralyzing pressure of guilt, shame, and perfectionism. We explore how to move away from an anxious, "all-or-nothing" approach to Teshuva and cultivate a relationship with Hashem grounded in unconditional love and compassion.
To kick things off, we sit down with the Rosh Yeshiva to talk about the story behind the GOC and a struggle we all face: the tension between real, internal growth and just blending in with the crowd. We get into the modern temptation of taking shortcuts, why building genuine character is tough but necessary, and what it actually takes to stay true to yourself.
GOC — Growth Oriented Chevra — is a weekly conversation about the things that matter: growth, Torah, life, and everything in between. Each week, Rav Burg sits down for an open and meaningful conversation, sharing ideas, stories, and perspectives that challenge us to think a little deeper and keep moving forward. At its heart, GOC is about the people of Mevaseret, the conversations that bring us together, and the belief that we’re all still growing.
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