Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

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We Chose Judaism in Rural Montana Jul 22, 2025

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Gavriel and his late wife's Bible studies led them to embrace Judaism, which entailed driving 10 hours just to get kosher meat!

The Rebbe Saved My Marriage Jul 15, 2025

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Born in India to Persian Jews, Sarah Karmely was guided by the Rebbe to become an author, teacher, guide, and mentor to thousands, with lots of miracles and drama along the way.

My Escape From Iran Jul 08, 2025

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Rabbi Danny Yiftach was among hundreds of Persian Jewish children airlifted by Chabad to safety. Today he serves the Persian Jewish community in California and back in Iran.

From Tattoos to Teshuvah Jul 01, 2025

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As a young Jew, he inked his Jewish identity onto his skin. Then he deepened his connection to Judaism and adopted a full Jewish lifestyle--including educating others on the prohibition of getting a tattoo.

Skullcaps and Switchblades Jun 24, 2025

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How three college credits turned into three years in yeshiva and a lifetime of service, spiritual growth, and joy.

Tel Aviv Rabbi: My Visit to Iran Jun 19, 2025

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Rabbi Yosef Gerlitzky of Tel Aviv shares an on-the-ground update from the Home Front, as well as memories of his time as an emissary of the Rebbe to visit Iran and around the world.

When It's Not Happily Ever After Jun 17, 2025

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Hear how a former Christian minister married a convert, struggled to raise their Hassidic family, and grew through the mental illness and loss of their son.

From Grateful Dead to G-dly Life Jun 10, 2025

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Sara's journey took her through rock concerts, a Christian cult, and much more before she finally found her soulmate and calling as a Chabad leader and teacher in Manhattan.

Rising to the Challenge Jun 04, 2025

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Today, she is a world-renowned expert and author on challah. It all began when she found herself in Japan, expected to bake challah for hundreds. She has since found spirituality, tradition, and her own identity in baking and taking challah.

A Chinese Convert’s Global Odyssey of Faith May 27, 2025

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How a Jewish woman’s whirlwind journey—through six countries, guided by her mother’s quiet strength—led her from rural China to Israel and Europe.