🎙️ Drink It In: The Chosen Path – Season 13, Episode 5

This week, Jordana sits down with Jezliah, a woman whose life took an extraordinary turn from a Christian Sabbath-observant family in Texas to a family fully embracing Judaism. What began in a so called “boring” religious home turned into a transformative journey when her mother’s curiosity about Judaism sparked a life-changing decision. Even her father, a pastor, left the church to follow this new path.

Discover how a warm Chabad community helped Jezliah navigate her new identity, how making Aliyah deepened her family’s connection to Judaism, and how Shabbat and the Jewish holidays have become their most treasured moments of joy and meaning.

This episode is a powerful reminder of the courage it takes to follow your heart, the strength of community, and the beauty of discovering your spiritual home.

✨ Tune in for an inspiring story of faith, family, and finding your true self!

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Jezliah (also known as Jezliah Villarreal) is a Singer/Songwriter/Choreographer and Performer. Jezliah was born into a Christian family where her father was the Pastor of a Spanish speaking church and where her whole family was heavily involved in the ministry. She has been performing since the young age of eight and dreamed of pursuing a career in missionary and outreach through the performing arts. In 2006, Jezliah and her family left the church in search for truth in Judaism. She and her husband converted in 2010 and made aliyah. Since then, Jezliah has been involved in her community and is the Co-Founding Creative Director of the world-renowned RBS Dance and Music Academy in Ramat Beit Shemesh, up until the summer of 2019. She has performed all over Israel, and produced shows for women. Her story and journey to Judaism has inspired women and girls from all hashkafas. Jezliah currently lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh, with her husband, Yosef Daniel, who is also an established Singer and Musician, and her seven children. She has recently pursued a singing career in the growing industry of Female Jewish Entertainment and has released her own original music which can be found on all digital platforms. Jezliah aspires to be a vessel for Hashem to inspire women and girls all over the world. To learn more about Jezliah's journey, click on the links below.

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