Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

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I Rode My Ambulance Into the War Zone to Save Lives Nov 28, 2023

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Naomi Galeano is a medical volunteer for Israel's United Hatzalah. On the day of the Simchat Torah attacks in Israel, she rode to the danger zones to tend to the victims. Six weeks later, she's still saving lives every day.

Are Jews Safe on College Campus? Nov 21, 2023

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Three Chabad Shluchos (emissaries) serving university campuses discuss the rising antisemitism at their colleges and what they are doing to help students feel safer, prouder and even more connected to their Judaism. An interview with Miri Gourarie, Chabad at Penn State; Mushka Lipskier, Chabad at Tulane University; Naomi Drizin, Chabad at Columbia University.

Their Video of Jewish Pride went Viral Nov 14, 2023

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An interview with the Campus rabbi who didn't flinch in the face of an anti-Israel rally.

The Reality of an IDF Soldier’s Wife Nov 06, 2023

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Batya Bluming, wife of IDF staff sergeant, Yossi, shares what life feels like for the many Israeli wives whose husbands are right now at war, and what we can do to be of help for them.

Helping the Massacre Survivors in Eilat, Israel Oct 30, 2023

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Chani Klein shares her perspective on the ravaging effects of the war from her corner in Eilat, Israel, where close to 60,000 refugees have been relocated and there has also been an increase in soldiers at army bases. Together with her husband Rabbi Mendy, and their fellow Chabad of Eilat representatives, she does her part to bring comfort and support.

We Grabbed the Kids and Flew to Israel Oct 16, 2023

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Rabbi Mendel and Dini Polichenco of Chabad in California came to Israel with their family to visit army bases and provide support.

The View From the Lebanese Border Oct 10, 2023

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Living on the border with Lebanon for more than 30 years, Brocha Leah Sasonkin approaches the war with faith, optimism, and a willingness to lend a hand

The Inner World of an IDF Soldier Oct 09, 2023

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How does this brave American-born IDF soldier maintain his faith, positivity and humanity? A soldier shares his story.

Our Quadruplet Miracle Babies Jul 14, 2023

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When Sara experienced failed fertility treatment, she increased in mitzvot. When doctors advised the Gutoviches to reduce, they placed their faith in G-d.

The Woman Who Answers G‑d's Emails Jul 13, 2023

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Meet Chani Benjaminson, born in Rome, she speaks several languages and directs Chabad.org's Ask the Rabbi team.