Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

Latest Episodes:

How She Overcame Her Mother's Trauma Mar 02, 2026

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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 Feb 24, 2026

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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 Feb 17, 2026

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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 Feb 10, 2026

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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 Feb 03, 2026

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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 Jan 27, 2026

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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 Jan 20, 2026

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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 Jan 13, 2026

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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 Jan 06, 2026

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

Bringing Light to Alaska's Darkest Days Dec 30, 2025

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Chani Wolf shares how she and her husband are lighting up souls in Fairbanks, Alaska, where winter feels like one endless, snowy night.