Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

By Chabad.org: Chana WeisbergReligion & Spirituality Judaism

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories episodes

June 08 I Begged the Rebbe to Come to My Wedding
Rabbi Shabse Alpern was a kid from Brooklyn, whom the Rebbe sent to Brazil. Hear how the Rebbe's blessings, directives, and lessons have been the guiding light of his life.
52 min
June 01 My Jewish Identity: Made in China
Yaakov Schy spent years living and working in rural Asia, where he discovered that everyone had a tribal identity except for him. That led him to rediscover Judaism.
1 hr 10 min
May 25 I Was in a Coma and the Doctors Gave Up on Me
Nikki's turnaround came when a rabbi came into her room with a shofar. She went on to publish his book after he was murdered by terrorists.
55 min
May 18 How a Baptist Girl from the Deep South Became a Chabad Rebbetzin
It took a trip to Germany and a lot of self-discovery for Eliana to find her place in the Jewish community. Today, together with her husband, she leads a small Jewish community in South Africa.
1 hr 14 min
May 11 The Man Behind Jews for Judaism
Rabbi Kravitz shares how he almost fell prey to missionaries in college and how he devoted his life's work to equipping Jews with the knowledge and confidence they need to stand up for their faith.
1 hr 1 min
May 04 My Baby Died on the Operating Table
After experiencing searing loss, Elissa Felder found comfort in caring for the departed. When her grandchild died decades later, she needed to do the unimaginable.
1 hr 7 min
April 27 The Rabbi and the Skinhead
Cameron was steeped in white supremacy and neo-Nazi hate. In prison, he met a Chabad chaplain, and his life changed forever.
1 hr
April 20 Miracle After Miracle Saved My Husband
When her husband felt chest pains, Lieba knew something was off. Little did she know how her faith in G-d would play a major role in helping him survive what would come their way.
1 hr 9 min
April 13 The Pianist Who Chopped Off Her Finger
Katia Bolotin's unlikely journey from Friday night concerts to Shabbat observance had plenty of unexpected twists and turns along the way.
56 min
March 30 Hosting a Seder in a City Without Cars
Life lessons from welcoming thousands of visitors to the first ghetto in the world, making connections, and lighting up souls.
1 hr 9 min

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Join this podcast as Chana Weisberg masterfully interviews people from all walks of life, uncovering their inspiring and amazing stories. Listen to the latest episode, or any of the past interviews,…