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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, to discover extraordinary people with extraordinary stories.

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Miracle After Miracle Saved My Husband

2026/04/20

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.

The Pianist Who Chopped Off Her Finger

2026/04/13

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

Hosting a Seder in a City Without Cars

2026/03/30

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

My Husband Has Not Said a Word for Over a Decade

2026/03/23

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

She Was Anti‑Religious, He Wasn't Jewish

2026/03/16

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

The Dutch Film Star Who Found Shabbat

2026/03/09

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

How She Overcame Her Mother's Trauma

2026/03/02

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.

No Contradiction: Torah and Science

2026/02/24

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.

The Rebbe Guided My Life

2026/02/17

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.

The Ex-Convict With Real Conviction

2026/02/10

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.

I Was Barely 20, But the Rebbe Believed in Me

2026/02/03

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.

The Power Woman Behind 21 New Jewish Day Schools

2026/01/27

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.

Japan's Afghan-Jewish Fertility Expert

2026/01/20

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.

Beliefs Over Baseball

2026/01/13

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

G-d Chose Me to be Shot by a Terrorist

2026/01/06

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

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4.7 out of 5

15 reviews

★★★★★

MiriamalezaB 2026/04/05

Excellent podcast

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🪬🧿🪽🪽 2025/09/29

Kosher Yoga

Amazing story of Areya Siegal’s journey from “poster child” of TM to fight the Rebbe’s fight through the “winks” he got understanding he had done righ...

★★★★★

Pod Friend 14 2024/01/23

Great podcast!

Chana does a great job interviewing Jewish women from across the world! Gives insight into the lives of many Chabad schulim. A great and impactful sho...

★★★★★

CZ B"H 2022/08/04

Really appreciate this podcast

I really appreciate the wide range of guests that have been on this podcast. Such refreshing to listen to.

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