Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

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From Non-Jewish Roots to a Chassidic Scholar and Teacher Feb 23, 2021

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From a young age, Ani Lipitz always wondered about her purpose in our world. When she discovered Chassidic teachings, she felt she knew what life she wanted to lead.

The Boxing Champion Who Wouldn't Fight on Shabbat Feb 16, 2021

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Dmitry Salita, boxing champion and promoter, shares his journey towards Jewish observance, and his challenges, motivation and inspiration along the way.

From Rapper to Rabbi Feb 09, 2021

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An interview with Rabbi Motti and Rochel Flickstein about their incredible journey towards Jewish observance and their transformation to Chabad emissaries in Delaware.

Meet the Bruks Feb 02, 2021

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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.

Suicide Prevention Jan 27, 2021

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How two young women began an awareness revolution, and what you need to know to help someone in trouble. Interview by Chana Weisberg with Ella Steinmetz, director of Cteen, Chabad of Sarasota; Leigh Hershkovich-Ioffe, safeTALK instructor and Creative Director of the Cteen International; and Jack Miller of Gelt Financial.

A Chassidic Family in Turkey? Jan 21, 2021

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An interview with Rabbi Mendy and Chaya Chitrik, the Chabad shluchim living in Turkey.

How the Chinese Girl Who Became Jewish Found Her Soulmate Jan 14, 2021

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An interview with Elisheva and Dovid Martinetti. Elisheva was born in China; and Dovid in Italy. In their youth, both were inspired to convert to Judaism. Hear the remarkable story of their journeys, and their dreams and aspirations in building their own family.

I Survived, but I Also Thrived Jan 07, 2021

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An interview with Rabbi Avremi Zippel and his mother, Rebbetzin Sharonne Zippel by Chana Weisberg. Rabbi Avremi is an abuse survivor and tells the story of how he overcame his past and looks forward to the future. The Zippels are Chabad shluchim (emissaries) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Debunking the Myths of Orthodox Life Jan 01, 2021

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A window into hasidic Jewish family life, dating, intimacy and raising children, through the prism of youthful Chabad couple, Rabbi Dovid and Chana Vigler, in conversation with Chana Weisberg.

A Chinese Girl's Journey to Judaism Dec 24, 2020

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In conversation with Elisheva Martinetti and Sofya Tamarkin. Elisheva was born in North-East China, studied in Israel and Australia before converting to Judaism, and now teaches Chassidic thought in London. Sofya is a writer who was born in the Soviet Union and discovered Elisheva on one of her many world travels. Together, they talk about their personal growth and the impact of their story.