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Hannah Sperber: How The Daughter of a Nazi Became a Frum Bubbi Aug 22, 2026

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Hannah grew up in Nuremberg, Germany, the daughter of a Nazi in a family that respected Hitler. Then she fell in love with a Jewish man, discovered her own relationship with Hashem, and converted three times. Today, she has three Jewish daughters and a growing family of frum grandchildren. This is Hannah’s unbelievable story.

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:
• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima
• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe
• Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda Leib

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Jackie Glaser: Single at 40, One Embryo Left, Then a Miracle at 50 Aug 15, 2026

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Jackie Glaser shares her incredible story of getting married in her 40s and becoming a mother around 50. After freezing her eggs in her mid-30s, she came back to them 14 years later with just one viable embryo. That embryo became her daughter, Ariela. A moving conversation about dating, fertility, faith, and trusting Hashem’s timing.

More from Mrs. Glaser: https://www.jackieglaser.com/

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:
• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima
• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe
• Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda Leib

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Lchaim.

Moshe & Elisheva Luck: He Grew Up 7th Day Adventist & Became a U.S. Marine. She Grew Up Reform. Now They're Getting Married Orthodox Jewish. Aug 08, 2026

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How does a decorated U.S. Marine become an Orthodox Jew? Moshe Luck's journey is one of the most unexpected stories we've ever shared. Raised as a Seventh-day Adventist, serving his country as a Marine, and eventually finding Judaism, Moshe opens up about faith, purpose, identity, and the path that led him to where he is today. Stay until the end for a surprise appearance from someone Moshe met through his journey...
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► Keren Tosafos Yom Tov Million Dollar Giveaway

Take on a simple kabbalah to strengthen kavod beis hamedrash by committing not to talk or use your phone during davening. Every participant helps their shul qualify for a chance to win $1,000,000 toward a Sefer Torah, Aron Kodesh, mikvah, renovations, or another worthy community project.

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬
This episode is dedicated in memory of:
• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima
• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe
• Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda Leib
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Lchaim.

R' Yom Tov Glaser: Why So Many Jewish Boys Don't Become Men Aug 01, 2026

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Why are so many men struggling with purpose, confidence, and identity? In this powerful conversation, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser explores what it truly means to become a man through the lens of Jewish wisdom, psychology, masculinity, parenting, marriage, emotional healing, and Kabbalah. From childhood development to relationships, trauma, and personal growth, this episode challenges conventional thinking and offers a profound perspective on becoming the person you were meant to be.

More from Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser:

Possible You seminar: https://bit.ly/4h8b4t7

Living Inspired Plus: https://bit.ly/4g4a3kK

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RabbiYomTov/videos

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► Feldheim's Top Books This Month!

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► Keren Tosafos Yom Tov Million Dollar Giveaway

Take on a simple kabbalah to strengthen kavod beis hamedrash by committing not to talk or use your phone during davening. Every participant helps their shul qualify for a chance to win $1,000,000 toward a Sefer Torah, Aron Kodesh, mikvah, renovations, or another worthy community project.

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

→ https://ktyt.org/lcPOD

✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:

Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima
Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe
Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda Leib

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Lchaim.

Bracha Jaffe: What Fame REALLY Looks Like in the Frum World Jul 25, 2026

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Bracha Jaffe has inspired countless Jewish women and girls through her music, but behind the stage is a wife, mother, and person navigating the same challenges many of us face. In this honest conversation, Bracha opens up about balancing family and career, the misconceptions people have about her, and the personal growth that comes from being vulnerable, self-aware, and true to yourself.

You can get tickets to her concert & hear her music here

→ https://www.brachajaffe.com/

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:

• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe

• Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda Leib

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Lchaim.

BONUS EPISODE: Yudi & Chumi Herzberg: After Losing Our Daughter, We Chose Forgiveness Jul 22, 2026

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This is bonus material for our Tisha Bav film: Letting Go.

Watch/listen to this AFTER you already watched the film.

Watch the full film here: LivingLchaim.com/tishabav

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Shira Alexander: What My 16-Year-Old Daughter Taught Me Before She Died Jul 18, 2026

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When 14-year-old Tehila Devorah was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer), Shira Alexander and her family were thrust into a journey no parent expects. Shira shares Tehila's remarkable resilience through chemotherapy, surgeries, and unimaginable challenges, while reflecting on faith, grief, family, and the lessons her daughter continues to teach long after her passing.

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► Our Official Film is HERE

Letting Go is a documentary that follows extraordinary true stories of people who endured unimaginable betrayal and loss, yet chose forgiveness, revealing the freedom that can come from releasing the weight of the past.

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Reach out to Sol from Wheels To Lease for honest pricing and a stress-free leasing experience.

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:

• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe

• Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda Leib

Lchaim.

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Yosef Waslow: How Alcohol Addiction Ultimately Led Me to Becoming a Chassid Jul 11, 2026

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Today, Yosef Waslow is a Chassidish husband and father, but his story is far deeper than becoming frum. Raised by a white Jewish mother and a black Baptist father, Yosef battled with alcoholism, fitting in, searching for identity, and eventually found his way to Torah and family. Yet this conversation isn't really about addiction, race, or even becoming a baal teshuva.
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→ EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com
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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬
This episode is in memory of:
• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima
• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe
• Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda Leib
✬ LIVING LCHAIM TISHA B'AV FILM ✬
We've officially wrapped filming on Living Lchaim's biggest Tisha B'Av project yet.
Subscribers will be able to watch the full hour-long film for FREE on our website and YouTube channel this Tisha B'Av.
Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it.

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Lchaim.

Leah & Yosef Bercovice: She Was Going to End Her Life… Then the Phone Rang Jul 04, 2026

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On a night Leah thought would be her last, one phone call changed everything.
In this emotional episode, Leah and Yosef Bercovice share the story of the shidduch that began in the darkest moment of Leah’s life and became the beginning of a marriage, a home, and a future filled with hope. Together, they speak openly about mental health, depression, faith, listening, healing, and the small acts of kindness that can change someone’s entire life.
Trigger warning: This episode includes conversations about mental health, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please watch with care.
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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬
This episode is in memory of:
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• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe
• Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda Leib
✬ LIVING LCHAIM TISHA B’AV FILM ✬
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R' Doron Birnbaum: How Did Jewish Kids Start Believing This? Jun 27, 2026

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As antisemitism continues to rise around the world, many parents are asking how to help their children navigate an increasingly complex reality. In this conversation, Rabbi Doron Birnbaum shares personal experiences, practical parenting advice, and insights from years of working with students and families. He explores how social media algorithms shape young minds, why open conversations matter, and how parents can respond with compassion instead of fear. The discussion also examines the challenges facing Jewish communities, the importance of modeling pride in one's identity, and why education is essential in combating misinformation. Rather than leaving viewers discouraged, the episode offers a hopeful message of resilience, faith, and responsibility, encouraging families to remain confident in their values and to be a source of light even during difficult times.

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:

• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe

• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

• Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda Leib

✬ Bridging The Gap: The Parening Principles ✬

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Lchaim.

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