Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories with Chana Weisberg

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To Russia with Love

Dec 24, 2024

1:08:14

The oys and joys of moving to Rostov, Russia, and serving a Jewish community that has reawakened after 70 years of Communist repression.

2

Religious IDF Soldier: How 10/7 Changed My Life

Sep 24, 2024

45:01

An IDF officer and his wife open up on turning mourning into growth, living on behalf of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and how the 10/7 Massacre inspired them to pursue a military career.

3

A Secret Mission From My Neighbor, the Rebbe

Aug 16, 2026

58:41

A fatal car accident, infidelity, and a kind rebbetzin catapulted Hensha from Ohio to Chasidic Brooklyn, where she married a widower with five children and settled across the street from the Rebbe.

4

This Jew Spent 20 Years in an Ashram

Aug 9, 2026

1:03:31

A "chance" encounter with a rabbi and a medical scare rekindled Arnie Herz's Jewish soul and inspired him to live a full Jewish life and share it it with others.

5

I Almost Converted to Islam!

Aug 2, 2026

1:04:46

A rising performer, Deborah Jacobi pined for spirituality. A meal in a sukkah and meeting the Rebbe changed her course forever.

6

Syncing With My Soulmate

Jul 27, 2026

1:06:13

After she left a Christian cult, she reconnected with her boyfriend--now husband--and embarked on a life journey of sharing Judaism with others.

7

My Daughter Gave Birth While Her Husband Was Dying

Jul 20, 2026

1:01:16

When tragedy struck, the rabbi needed to find inner strength, faith, and focus to be there for his daughter, his grandchildren, and most of all himself.

8

Full Circle in the Arctic Circle

Jul 13, 2026

57:55

When this Air Force chaplain was sent to remote Greenland, he knew it was G-d's will. He also knew he had a lot of preparing to do.

9

I Was a Missionary, But It Felt All Wrong!

Jul 6, 2026

48:38

Raised by a mother who was struggling with mental health issues, Leah turned to the church for support. A trip to Israel (and a lot of conversations) finally helped her find her way back to Judaism.

10

The Prison Rabbi

Jun 29, 2026

1:05:12

Rabbi Binyomin Scheiman shares about how he sees the good in every person and every circumstance and built a community of ex-criminals.

11

She Raised Her 7 Orphan Siblings

Jun 22, 2026

45:51

Now a successful real estate broker and philanthropist, Naomi Streicher shares her personal approach to challenges, charity, setbacks, and faith.

12

The Rebbe's 99-Year-Old Cousin

Jun 15, 2026

1:02:46

Rebbetzin Hadassah (Schneerson) Carelbach shares about her father's heroism under Communism and during the Holocaust, how they rebuild their lives afterward, and what gives her satisfaction today.

13

I Begged the Rebbe to Come to My Wedding

Jun 8, 2026

51:41

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

14

My Jewish Identity: Made in China

Jun 1, 2026

1:09:54

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.

15

I Was in a Coma and the Doctors Gave Up on Me

May 25, 2026

54:25

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.

16

Jewish Identity: Made in China

May 25, 2026

1:09:55

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.

17

How a Baptist Girl from the Deep South Became a Chabad Rebbetzin

May 18, 2026

1:13:40

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.

18

The Man Behind Jews for Judaism

May 11, 2026

1:00:43

Rabbi Kravits 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.

19

My Baby Died on the Operating Table

May 4, 2026

1:06:12

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.

20

The Rabbi and the Skinhead

Apr 27, 2026

59:40

Cameron was steeped in white supremacy and neo-Nazi hate. In prison, he met a Chabad chaplain, and his life changed forever.

21

Miracle After Miracle Saved My Husband

Apr 20, 2026

1:08:22

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.

22

The Pianist Who Chopped Off Her Finger

Apr 13, 2026

55:33

Katia Bolotin's unlikely journey from Friday night concerts to Shabbat observance had plenty of unexpected twists and turns along the way.

23

Hosting a Seder in a City Without Cars

Mar 30, 2026

1:08:19

Life lessons from welcoming thousands of visitors to the first ghetto in the world, making connections, and lighting up souls.

24

My Husband Has Not Said a Word for Over a Decade

Mar 23, 2026

1:06:12

Since the dreaded diagnosis, Dina and Rabbi Yitzi have emerged as a power couple whose faith, determination, wonder, and joy have inspired millions.

25

She Was Anti‑Religious, He Wasn't Jewish

Mar 16, 2026

1:10:10

How Divine providence, a car crash, a Shabbat table, and countless twists and turns brought two souls to Torah and to each other.

26

The Dutch Film Star Who Found Shabbat

Mar 9, 2026

1:01:52

Smadar Morag was acting, acting, and riding a wave of fame, but Judaism filled a hole in her soul she never knew existed.

27

How She Overcame Her Mother's Trauma

Mar 2, 2026

57:40

Rishe Deitsch, longtime editor of Chabad women's magazine, shares about her challenging childhood, her own triumphs, and what she's most proud of in her life.

28

No Contradiction: Torah and Science

Feb 24, 2026

56:04

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch details how his scientific expertise deepens his understanding of Torah and strengthens his faith, and how he maintains his proud Jewish identity in secular environments.

29

The Rebbe Guided My Life

Feb 17, 2026

1:04:57

A legendary Chassidic personality shares how the Rebbe remained a presence in her life ever since she first met him as a toddler in Paris.

30

The Ex-Convict With Real Conviction

Feb 10, 2026

1:00:37

Seeking connection, Yehudah fell in with gangs and crime. During his 24-year sentence, he discovered Judaism. Now married, Jewish, and educated, he is a social worker who empowers others to soar.

31

I Was Barely 20, But the Rebbe Believed in Me

Feb 3, 2026

1:02:24

Bassie Garelik shares about growing up in a Chassidic home in Pittsburgh and putting down roots with her Soviet-raised husband in far-off Italy, a task in which the Rebbe guided them every step of the way.

32

The Power Woman Behind 21 New Jewish Day Schools

Jan 27, 2026

1:06:36

How Holly Cohen decided to marry a Chassidic man and embrace her role as founder of Tamim Academy, which has branches from Burlington, Vermont to Victoria, BC, and more are opening every year.

33

Japan's Afghan-Jewish Fertility Expert

Jan 20, 2026

1:03:56

Rabbi Dr. Hertsel Simantov's life is anything but typical. Hear how he was raised in Kabul, educated in Israel, and ended up in Japan with the blessing of the Rebbe.

34

Beliefs Over Baseball

Jan 13, 2026

37:37

Ari and Elie Kligman are college baseball players with MLB aspirations. Learn how Chabad helps them balance Shabbat, Torah, kosher and competitive sports.

35

G-d Chose Me to be Shot by a Terrorist

Jan 6, 2026

1:02:01

Leibel Lazaroff was shot while protecting a police officer at the Bondi massacre. Hear him and his mother share their journey so far.

36

Bringing Light to Alaska's Darkest Days

Dec 30, 2025

49:12

Chani Wolf shares how she and her husband are lighting up souls in Fairbanks, Alaska, where winter feels like one endless, snowy night.

37

The Train Crash Was G-d's Message to Me

Dec 23, 2025

58:43

Hear from Keren how the Rebbe personally cared for her family after they left the Soviet Union and how she eventually discovered the beauty of Judaism.

38

We Lit the Menorah in Saddam's Palace

Dec 18, 2025

58:37

Moshe and Laurie Lans are a military couple--he in the Army and she in the Navy--currently stationed in Germany. They're also observant Jews, who use every opportunity to bring Judaism to their surroundings.

39

I Never Met a Jew Until I was 20

Dec 9, 2025

1:06:00

Rabbi Chananya Duthy's journey to Judaism is full of surprise twists and turns, with G-d's hand visible just beneath the surface, including guiding him to becoming a rabbi in the city he originally discovered Judaism.

40

Faith in a Foxhole

Dec 2, 2025

56:01

The Rebbe gave Sheldon Bear tefillin and told him to wear them every day. They saved his life in battle.

41

From Celebrity Journalist to Celebrating Judaism

Nov 25, 2025

58:52

Molly was a successful producer, rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. Then a Shabbat candle in Brazil turned her world upside down and introduced her to the Rebbe, who changed her life.

42

How I Survived My Son-in-Law's Death

Nov 18, 2025

1:05:43

Yehudis Karbal has been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. She needed all of her training and a good deal of Torah insight to make it through her personal challenges.

43

The Boy From the Outback

Nov 11, 2025

59:58

Artist Yitzchok Moully shares his journey from an Australian commune to Crown Heights, his Chassidic-inspired art, and how creativity ignites Jewish pride and resilience.

44

Divine Chemistry

Nov 4, 2025

1:06:20

45

I Was a Mess Inside—Torah Showed Me The Way

Oct 28, 2025

1:05:12

46

The Israeli Musician Who Was Born a Russian Gentile

Oct 21, 2025

54:10

47

He Turned Gangsters Into Graduates

Sep 28, 2025

1:07:51

48

Kosher Yoga?

Sep 21, 2025

1:00:35

49

The Rebbe Made Me an Educator

Sep 16, 2025

1:11:17

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Accidental Talmudist Brings Shabbat to Hollywood

Sep 9, 2025

1:06:11

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories with Chana Weisberg

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