Who Is Ohad Pele?

“He is one of those beings that are fully authentic as a facilitator, showing up in the same way as he does as a private person, with the same love, humbleness, and respect for everyone... Pele has shown up as a facilitator, always with lots of integrity, not just respecting everyone's boundaries and needs but always making sure people know how to take care of their own boundaries in the best way.”

Translated from Hebrew

“In my view, all the accusations regarding Ohad stem from this reason: a radical space demands full choice, and sometimes in retrospect people will feel they did something they did not fully choose—not because in real time they did not make a full choice, but because their consciousness does not allow them to admit that this was the choice they made. From there it is a short road to blaming others and not taking full responsibility for one's actions. Never, never did I encounter in Ohad an exploitative figure. I always encountered a person seeking to do good, to expand the horizons of his students, to help them see beyond behavioral and cognitive norms.”

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“I greatly appreciate Ohad, his work, and the wisdom he brings. I have always been glad to participate in the spaces he holds, and I hope life will be good to him. In my eyes, Ohad has brought much light to the world of sexuality — from a place of deep respect and integrity. ”

Translated from Hebrew

“I don't see him as a perfect human being, but that's actually part of what makes me respect him. I saw someone who does things, who sometimes makes mistakes, but who has a genuine willingness to take responsibility even in the uncomfortable places... What stays with me most from knowing him is simply the feeling that Ohad is a real person, with a sincere desire to do good.”

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“I encountered a person who is aware of his great power as a facilitator and teacher, and who always acted with reverence and love, never used his great power, and acted with humility.”

“I have known Pele for over 4 years now... To me, he is the most knowledgeable Jewish man I know. Intelligent and humble, deep and playful... He's always been empowering me in all the ways, without wanting or asking anything in return.”

“Ohad always respects my will. He also respects the other person’s pace and circumstances... Ohad and I have been lovers before I came to study with him in ISTA, and after that too, for many years already. Thanks to Ohad, I have been able to learn about sacred sexuality from both practical and theoretical perspectives.”

Translated from Hebrew

“I met Pele 25 years ago as a person searching for answers. The radical Kabbalistic ideas he taught — about the power of Eros as a creative force — captivated me... I, and many hundreds of other seekers, have been blessed to live with a healthier and more creative Eros thanks to his workshops... Pele is not a person whose path is perfect — but his heart is directed toward the Divine, and his ideas are deep and deeply moving.”

“I have been able to feel who he is at a deeper level, beyond appearances. In his presence, I have found a way of being that is genuine, conscious, and respectful—someone who relates to others with care and truth.”

“I experienced his workshop as deeply moving, not because anything was pushed, but because something in me naturally opened. He holds complexity in a way that feels effortless, nothing forced, nothing missing, just a kind of quiet mastery. His boundaries are equally clear, steady and unwavering... That kind of grounded masculinity is rare.”

Translated from Hebrew

“I have participated in many of his workshops, in men's circles he facilitated, in two ISTA seminars (which I chose to attend solely because he was the lead facilitator), as well as in his Kabbalah and Hebraic Wisdom studies... In my view, Ohad is a pioneer and a visionary. He tries, to the best of his ability and wisdom, to enable audacity on one hand, while on the other he always takes care to set clear boundaries — teaching and encouraging participants to recognize and hold their own boundaries.”

“I judged Ohad before I met him, based on what I read online... I then had the great fortune of getting to know him and seeing that what I read about him was not true. Ohad is a man of integrity... and someone I am grateful to call my friend.”

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“Ohad facilitated and taught me at ISTA Level 1 at Beit Oren — and it was one of the most moving, educational, exciting and beautiful experiences I have ever had in my life. And that is also largely thanks to him. Thank you Ohad!”

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“Ohad and I have been close friends for 20 years. Throughout all the years of our acquaintance, he was and remains a reliable, honest, direct, peace-seeking, loving, and exceptionally generous person whose sincerity, reliability, and purity of intention are, in my eyes, beyond question.”

Translated from Hebrew

“I witnessed up close the remarkable path he walked: a pioneer's path, a path of following his heart and his truth... I always saw him honoring boundaries. I never experienced from him any attempt to cross my boundaries or those of others. Personally I always felt very safe in his company, and my trust in him was never violated in any way... Therefore, even today, after more than 25 years of acquaintance, I stand beside Ohad Pela with joy and with love — as a witness to his character and his clean hands, and with deep gratitude for everything I have learned with him and through him.”

Translated from Hebrew

“Ohad is a very special person — someone who explores relationships and questions of sexuality with a depth and radicality that is truly unmatched... he is without a doubt a deeply honest and self-aware person, someone who respects other people's boundaries. He is grounded and approachable — there is no guru complex in him whatsoever.”

Translated from Hebrew

“I first met Ohad Pele in 2020... Ohad gave me counsel whose essence was to take things slowly, seriously and responsibly. My wife and I took his advice to heart... For me, Ohad is a person of truth, simplicity and courage. I deeply appreciate his path and personally owe him a great deal of gratitude for his contribution to the way I walk as a human being.”

“his approach, mindset and sensitivity allowed to create the most significant transformation I had in terms of self growth and spiritual awakening. I felt understood as well as empowered so that real positive change can take place.”

“Throughout my acquaintance with him I have experienced a pleasant, loving person, generous with his knowledge, a good friend and a teacher committed to continuous development, acting from a sincere desire to empower those around him.”

Translated from Hebrew

“As a physician who integrates conventional medicine with complementary medicine... I know from my own experience how deeply people can fail to understand the nature of deep healing... But Ohad I have known personally for over thirty years, and I know that he is devoted heart and soul to bringing a person to peace with themselves... Ohad has always been bold and pioneering in these areas, and rightly regarded sexual drive as a sublime expression of the life-force, one that must be refined and directed toward the fertile creation of personality.”

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“I very much love studying with Ohad. He is one of the most relevant and innovative teachers — a character who brings forth the possibility of transformation, growth and regeneration.”

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“I have known Ohad for 15 years — as a friend, as a teacher, as a beloved. I studied with him in many ways, primarily through personal inquiry and experience. And it was always fascinating and surprising to discover more and more about myself and my body. To open the heart and find out who I am. And I always felt comfortable and safe... For me, at any rate — it changed my life. And I will always be grateful for that.”

Translated from Hebrew

“He was and remains a dear and beloved teacher for me. I learned much from him about what it means to be a teacher, about what it means to be a person, about spirituality that does not deny the darkness, about being simply myself.”

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“I studied with Ohad in several seminars and participated in his workshops. I saw how important it is to him to transmit knowledge and to stay connected to his path.  From my personal experience, I can say that he maintained relationships with full consent, and boundaries that I defined were never crossed. Whenever something was unclear, he initiated a conversation to create clarity.”

Translated from Hebrew

“Ever since I have known Ohad, it has been clear that he is a wise and courageous person — a leader made of rare material... He has influenced my life positively — as a teacher, as an example in the areas of management and leadership. Ohad has always been a pioneer in his thinking, always speaking truth. Many good things that exist here today exist because of his leadership.”

“What I received in that space went far beyond tools and techniques. It helped me begin to unwind layers of conditioning, and more importantly, to feel a sense of worthiness and belonging in myself, like I made sense in the world in a way I hadn’t fully felt before. Ohad has a way of teaching that feels both grounded and soulful. There’s a depth to how he speaks and holds space that doesn’t feel forced or performative, it feels real.”

“I am grateful for the way that my interactions with Pele have helped me evolve... Pele is one of the most amazing teachers I have come across. He talks about deep and difficult topics... However, if you spend time with him, you will know he respects people in ways I wish more of us did.”

Translated from Hebrew

“Ohad is a trailblazer who believes in his path and gives everything he has. He has touched the lives and journeys of tens of thousands. Because his inner and outer worlds are one, Ohad shares openly and walks his path without fear, with courage and a kind of complete faith... Dear Ohad — it has been an honor to stand by your side over these twenty years, in different roles and different hats.”

“ He has been there for me during some of the hardest times in my life, including a time of total breakdown when he came with his son and partner and lived with me for three weeks to look after me.”

Translated from Hebrew

“I have known Ohad Pele for quite a long time, and I believe that even if he made mistakes here and there — as we all do — he is not a dangerous person who causes sexual harm, nor does he carry malicious intent. I base this mainly on what he chose to do in the period following the accusations: he undertook a serious process of self-examination. He did deep personal work... For that reason I believe he can be trusted, and it is right to let him continue to contribute to the world — both as a friend and as a teacher.”

Translated from Hebrew

“I first met Ohad at the first ISTA workshop I attended in 2016. A charismatic teacher, overflowing with knowledge and wisdom, who led the group through a process that was, for me, life-changing... As our acquaintance deepened, I discovered a warm, reflective person, growing from a place of love and willingness to change. Ohad knows how to show his strength and charisma with gentleness, affection and love.”

“I felt supported by Ohad to try new waters and equally when I stood my ground. That made me feel safe. I am 100% sure that learnings I took would not have been possible if there had not been this permanent dance at the edge.”

Translated from Hebrew

“Ohad is a pioneer in his field... and on many occasions has introduced new approaches that required courage, perseverance, and a willingness to go against the norm... I wish to serve here as a witness on Ohad’s behalf and in support of his work in the world—to acknowledge him as a pioneer, and to say with full faith that his heart and his actions are aimed solely at bringing goodness into the world.”

“I have known Ohad for many years... Over time we became friends. I always find it fascinating to talk with him. I find Ohad to be a person of great depth — very serious, and someone who takes the fields he teaches with the utmost seriousness. I am deeply impressed by the sincerity of his search for truth, and his genuine desire to bring his findings to the wider public.”

“Ohad Pele, the one and only. Seriously, the one and only. It's one of the best teachers I had in my life. He knows how to take my brain into an ecstatic experience of learning.”

“I like the way he takes responsibility for his own shadow work, always wanting to grow and become the best version of himself. I trust him as a teacher, facilitator, and team leader.”

“Meeting Ohad in many transformational containers I know him as a compassionate and honest man... I never saw Ohad pushing or putting pressure on anyone... Witnessing Ohad it’s obvious to me that his life mission is empowering human beings to their own power.”

“Throughout the week, I experienced Ohad as very clear about boundaries, his own, the container’s, and the importance of respecting each participant’s autonomy. I consistently felt that personal consent and mutual respect were taken seriously... My experience of Ohad during that week was of someone who carried wisdom, kindness, and a sincere intention to hold a respectful and conscious space for deep personal work.”

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“I am proud to tell people who ask me how I was ordained — that I was ordained by Ohad in the path of Jewish Renewal.”

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“I have experienced many facets of his character, and the most prominent is his aspiration to be a “mensch”—a true human being... I have witnessed... the great importance he places on boundaries, and his consistency in upholding them.”

“From the beginning he has been kind, humble and generous in sharing his kabbalah expertise which helped me very much in my artistic Sufi journey towards Allah... On top of that he offered me a kaballah training where I engaged deeper on the topic with other students. During all these lessons Ohad has been consistent in being a professional, restrained guide... Never did he speak from authority, but always as a humble fellow traveller into the spiritual realm.”

“I know Ohad for more than 20 years. I love him as a friend and as a teacher. I trust him and I'm inspired by him.”

“I've only ever known Pele to speak honorably, without malice or ill will toward anyone, including his accusers. I've experienced him as extremely boundaried and honoring of boundaries.”

“When I told him I wasn't interested in that, he respected it, and asked me what I would want from him. I told him I see him as a father figure and would appreciate a father's hug — something I had always lacked. He hugged me, and from that moment on he never again tried to check if I was interested in him. He simply respected the boundary I set, and that experience healed many traumas I had experienced when my boundaries were crossed and my wishes were not respected.”

Translated from Hebrew

“In every space Ohad holds, he operates from integrity, honesty and transparency. He is consistent in his belief in human sovereignty and in a person's right to choose from a place of awareness and independence... The invitation to direct communication, to stating boundaries and honoring them, is the practical foundation of every interaction.”

“Ohad is beautifully internally and externally human being. He was loving and respectful in contacts with me and my body. I spent two weeks on retreats with him, and I did not see any words or actions from him towards anyone that I would consider as negative.”

“I have personally witnessed Ohad engaging in processes of dialogue and mediation with people who felt hurt, showing a willingness to listen, reflect, and take responsibility for his part where needed.”

“Years ago, when my now-husband and I were at a breaking point, Ohad sat with me and had a real, honest heart-to-heart that completely shifted my perspective. His wisdom didn’t just help in that moment, it gave us lifelong tools. To this day, my husband and I will pause mid-argument, ask “What would Ohad say?”, and end up laughing together and repairing.”

“Through his mentorship and guidance, he taught me to step outside of the drama triangle through deep discernment, and helped us move beyond old patterns into greater accountability, healing, and transformation. He has earned my deep respect, and I am eternally grateful for his work.”

“I admire how Ohad has rose to the recent times of challenge and accusations. I deeply respect him as an embodied teacher of sacred sexuality. He has much wisdom to offer this world in this field and I back him fully in his journey of sharing all that he has learnt as a devotee to love, life and personal development. ”

“I, for my part, appreciated the manner in which he brought with him scepticism and self-humour. Always daring to question, at times beyond what audiences could comfortably contain... I regularly participate in his classes and approach him for guidance... I carry towards Rabbi Ezrahi the basic Jewish notion of Hitkashrut, a Chassidic mode of grounded and living engagement.”

“During the time we worked together, I felt I could approach him with many different emotional states — whether to laugh, cry, seek reflection on serious personal questions, or simply receive support and warmth. I never felt that his care came with hidden intentions, expectations, or any desire to cross my boundaries or take advantage of vulnerability.”

Translated from Hebrew

“Throughout all those years of knowing him, I experienced a person who is kind-hearted, sincere, straightforward, and decent. He consistently knew how to truly see the person in front of him and feel them. He always respected others, their boundaries, their wishes, and their relationship to him... Alongside all of this, I experienced him as someone ready at any moment to receive criticism, to listen, and to change his actions if they had in any way — even slightly — caused harm to another.”

“What touches me deeply about him is his living connection to something higher – and his rare gift of teaching others how to connect with their own heart... What moves me most is that he makes no exception for himself – he shows up vulnerable, authentic, and as an equal... His deep knowledge of Kabbalah is not merely something he passes on – he embodies it. He lives it.”

“What I can say about Ohad is that his heart is incredibly pure. There is a natural playfulness in him that feels both disarming and deeply safe. I have always trusted him completely, he has consistently honored my boundaries with clarity and respect, which allowed me to open and learn in profound ways.”

“Pele is a true Mensch... I have been inspired by him over the years of friendship, and during the many months we lived together in my house, sharing everything with one another. Few people have shown up for me like Pele. With consistency, integrity, and an open heart overflowing with both care and wisdom.”

Translated from Hebrew

“I have also encountered personal attention that went far above and beyond what was expected — when we went through a heavy family tragedy, Ohad took the trouble to come to the Shiv’ah (mourners ritual), contributed, and found comforting and encouraging words for the widow and for the whole family. Words that everyone still remembers to this day.”

“What stands out to me most about Ohad is that he does not relate to people superficially. He meets people with depth. He is thoughtful, perceptive, and genuinely interested in what is true, not just what is convenient... Ohad has a rare combination of huge knowledge, spiritual depth, intelligence, endless creativity and human warmth. He can be sharp and discerning while also being deeply caring and generous.”

“Throughout our relationship, the qualities I witnessed most consistently in him were open communication, the ability to set boundaries, the courage to speak his truth even when it was difficult, and a deep commitment to honesty in relationships. In my experience, these were not simply values he talked about; they were principles he practiced repeatedly in the way he showed up.”

“When I consider the lasting contribution he has made to literally thousands of souls on their life path I celebrate his courage in continuing to show up for love and learning in a field where there is much controversy and shadow.”

Translated from Hebrew

“Ohad is one of my closest friends. A man in whom a unique and powerful combination of the spiritual and the material worlds exists, who walks his path with full sensitivity and honesty toward everyone around him.”

“I studied with Ohad when he was the Lead Facilitator at ISTA Level 1... and found him to be a wonderful and wise teacher... Subsequently, I attended other gatherings and teachings led by Ohad and have always found him to be kind, respectful, generous and very wise and knowledgeable.”

“On a personal level, I’ve reached out to Ohad during my own struggles, and he was there for me. He gave his time, presence, and sincere support. And he did that generously without expecting anything in return. I know he’s done the same for many others too. ”

“As a Jewish educator, Ohad Ezrahi has been one of my favorite spiritual teachers. In my experience, Ohad's wealth of insight into mysticism has greatly enriched my connection to the sacredness of life, while honoring my ancient cultural roots.”

Translated from Hebrew

“Ohad taught me how to read Hasidic texts, to read the deeper layers of interpersonal relationships, and to read the fingerprint of God in creation. And for his unique path — even if it is not my path — it fills me with great inspiration.”

“from the interactions we have had, I have also found him to be introspective, open to feedback and willing to look within at his own points of growth and evolution.”

“I’ve known Ohad for more than 25 years... Ohad has been a deep listener, an honest, reliable, authentic, kind, and generous friend throughout the years, until this day.”

Translated from Hebrew

“When I first met him, he was the one who gave me support and strength when my entire world was collapsing around me — and I found in him a source of belief in me and fortification... I gained a wonderful mentor on my spiritual journey as well as in my emotional world. To this day, he remains a source of inspiration for me. Ohad Pele is a friend whose integrity and generosity I know I can rely on.”

“He shows up openly, with love, authenticity, and integrity. It does more than make Ohad trustworthy, because he genuinely desires for others to also find and live from their inner place, where the unique wonder each being is can naturally and creatively be expressed and flourish.”

“In Ohad Pele, I got to meet a deeply caring, self-reflected, humble, and honest person. I witnessed the effects of the attacks on him, and I was amazed by how graceful he accepted this situation. I experienced Ohad Pele as a man who acts in integrity with his values. I always felt completely safe in his presence.”

Translated from Hebrew

“In 2017 I did a six-week seminar with Ohad Ezrahi, through which I came to appreciate him and his teaching. The seminar was very deep and meaningful for me... From that vantage point I witnessed his sense of responsibility toward the group — how important it was to him that the assistant team succeed in helping him see and understand what was truly happening with the people of the group... Even today I am still a student of Ohad's, attending his Zoom classes and learning content that is interesting and meaningful to my life.”

“I have always perceived him as a very honest, authentic, and respectful person, with a lot of integrity... A few years ago I went through a very dramatic ordeal where I was hospitalized with a serious illness to my heart, and while I was hovering between life and death one of my visions was that Ohad was conducting a ceremony in the next room, and I cannot describe how much this was encouraging and comforting me. It really gave me a sense of trust and safety.”

“Upon seeing the accusations and rumors that are circulating, I feel the need to express that they do not correspond to the person I have known in real life. My words do not come from a casual opinion, but from lived experience, from concrete shared moments, and from the trust that is built over time.”

“All my experiences with Ohad Pele were truly positive and transformative. I honor his presence, wisdom and courage, in this tricky field of Sacred Sexuality and Shadow Work.”

Translated from Hebrew

“From what I have seen, Ohad's conduct toward women has always been appropriate. In fact I have not seen him "making moves" on women at all, I have not seen him treating attractive women differently, and I have seen him repeatedly emphasizing every person's sovereignty over their own body, the importance of enthusiastic consent, and the sanctity of the sexual act.”

“I sat in front of him, looking into his eyes, I said that I did not like his personality and i wished to feel his heart. He did not react or responded, ànd I could see his heart and soul in the silence that held us simply looking at each other. it was a moment of tenderness and honesty for both of us, opening a long lasting friendship... what i have always felt: his heart is pure, his Erotic sensitivity is tender, his words are honest.”

Translated from Hebrew

“The meeting with Ohad taught me what the power of faith means and what the power of trust in Being itself means — not as slogans but as a way to walk, simply to step into life from a place of simple faith in every single moment of "I will be what I will be." This is something that changed my entire life from one end to the other.”

Translated from Hebrew

“ From my acquaintance with Ohad — integrity, transparency, honesty, care, and respect for others are values that characterize him deeply. He is a person you can speak with clearly, if you have doubts. It is worth approaching him in direct conversation. ”

“I have known Ohad to be one of the most kind, gentle and loving humans that I have come across. Conscious communication and consent have been practiced, encouraged and cultivated throughout our relationship, in fact I have learned so much about these things thanks to Ohad. ”

Translated from Hebrew

“I have known Ohad for over 25 years... and saw how he functioned in complex human situations, with justice and the pursuit of truth always as the guiding light at his feet... I deeply appreciate him, both as a teacher and as a humble man who seeks the word of God and strives to serve it in the world.”

“For me the key difference with Ohad was that he was exactly the same person both in his trainings and in everyday life... He has been there during some of the deepest moments of my life: my marriage ceremony. There is no other person I have met personally who embodies that much wisdom, honesty, integrity, sincerity, authenticity, and courage within himself.”

“From both a professional and a deeply human perspective, I can state with full confidence that Ohad is a person of integrity, compassion, and profound dedication. His professionalism, depth of knowledge, careful guidance, and genuine care for the people he serves are beyond question... He is not only my teacher and mentor, but also someone I regard as a true guide. I have complete trust in the way he relates to and works with his students.”

Translated from Hebrew

“As someone who grew up in a religious home and left that world at age 30 after a turbulent period, I developed a deep aversion to rabbis and "gurus." So when I first met Ohad Pele... my initial reaction was one of recoil. But as the seminar progressed, I witnessed how Ohad and the team supported each participant in creating sovereignty, personal independence and empowerment... On one evening, during a ritual, I felt that Ohad was not as present or focused in the space as was needed. The following morning, in the team meeting in front of everyone, I chose to bring this to his attention... His response was a lesson in itself: he took it to heart and thanked me, and throughout the remainder of the seminar, his presence was exceptionally powerful and meaningful.”

Translated from Hebrew

“In all my encounters, Ohad's approach called for personal responsibility, and from a place of trust in his partners and students he called on all of us to hold our own boundaries. The rules of consent for intimate relationships were very clear and were repeatedly emphasized. Ohad is a broad-ranging teacher with bold views whose foundation is humanism and belief in the human being.”

“He is a wise, beautiful, kind-hearted man whose presence is deeply grounding, and his teachings are truly golden.”

“Ohad stands out as one of the most important influences in my personal development.”