Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

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**Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories**

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.

Latest Episodes:

From a Mormon in Utah to a Jew in Wisconsin Jun 28, 2022

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Basya Edelstein shares her journey, as someone who grew up as a Mormon in Utah, to discover her place in Judaism.

Can a Marriage Survive and Thrive Through Depression and Anxiety? Jun 08, 2022

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One month into marriage, Rabbi Ariel Margulies was suffering from depression and anxiety. Today, he and his wife Chana have built a beautiful, strong marriage and authored a book together called, "Thank You For Being You." They share insights into their raw and honest soul trek.

Behind Closed Doors May 30, 2022

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Meet Luiz Fernando and Amanda Chimanovitch: Though they don't consider themselves "religious", this couple wants to share the beauty of the mitzvah of mikvah.

A Fashion Entrepreneur’s Journey to Shabbat and Faith Apr 28, 2022

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As the daughter of Max Azria of the BCBG fashion empire, Joyce's life revolved around the pursuit of materialism until she began her own spiritual journey--to a life imbued with the beauty of Shabbat, mitzvot, and faith in G-d.

Shlucha in Ukraine Shares Her Harrowing Journey Mar 24, 2022

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Aliza Silberstein, Shlucha in Chernigov, Ukraine, shares what the last many days have been like for her and her family following the horrific outbreak of war.

In Hungary: Doing Whatever We Can to Help the Ukrainian Refugees Mar 24, 2022

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Batsheva Oberlander, shlucha in Hungary, talks about her refugee work, and is joined by a refugee from Ukraine, who is en-route to Israel.

"Not Alone": My Struggle With Mental Health Challenges Mar 23, 2022

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Bashi was diagnosed with bipolar, depression, and anxiety as a young mother. Through her challenges, she discovered her power of belief in G-d, the gift of Chassidic teachings, and the power of meeting and sharing with others.

Why I Became a Double Organ Donor Dec 14, 2021

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What type of person becomes an organ donor twice?! Meet Rabbi Ephraim Simon, a kidney and liver donor, and his supportive wife, Nechama, both Shluchim of Bergen County, New Jersey in a fascinating conversation with Chana Weisberg.

An Israeli Farmer Who Keeps Shemitah Dec 14, 2021

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Join Chana for a fascinating conversation with Ira Zimmerman, an Israeli farmer who shares what it's like to completely trust G-d for his livelihood for the entire sabbatical year.

It Happened in Our Community: Surfside Rabbi and Rebbetzin Share Jul 04, 2021

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On the frontlines in helping families of the Surfside condominium collapse, Rebbetzin Chani and Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, of The Shul of Bal Harbour, will be sharing the feelings in their community, as they talk with Chana Weisberg about the history of The Shul, and its pivotal role in the aftermath of the tragedy.