Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

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Healing From My Traumas Feb 25, 2025

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Integrative psychotherapist shares how she overcame a lonely childhood, poor self-image, an eating disorder, and failed marriage through learning about herself and her soul through the lens of Chassidus and psychotherapy.

What I Learned From the Rebbetzin Feb 18, 2025

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Having known the Rebbe and Rebbetzin from her childhood, Esther Sternberg had a unique view of the regal woman so few ever met.

From Gangsta Rapper to Jerusalem Hasid Feb 11, 2025

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How Nissim Black overcame a troubled past of drugs, violence and crime to seek spirituality and use music to spread goodness and faith.

I Was a Teen and He Died in My Arms Feb 04, 2025

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She needed to overcome her trauma to mother her own children. A trained psychotherapist, Dr. Robyn Koslowitz now helps others do the same.

Diet Danger Jan 28, 2025

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Speaking from personal experience, dietician Miriam Shurpin tells of the dangers of poor body image and the "diet culture," and how she learned to embrace her body through Chassidic teachings.

I Never Dreamed I'd Convert Jan 21, 2025

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This amazing convert shares how Chassidic philosophy took her to a place she never even imagined existed.

Matchmaker and Newsmaker Jan 14, 2025

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A soul-searching conversation—plus tips!—from the woman who showed the world the beauty of the Jewish dating world.

Rabbi and Rockstar Jan 07, 2025

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8th Day music star Shmuel Marcus is actually a full-time Chabad rabbi in a distant community. Here's how he stays inspired and makes it all work.

Modern Medical Miracle Dec 31, 2024

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A woman born without a uterus shares her inspiring journey of faith, love, and medical innovation, culminating in the miraculous birth of her daughter.

To Russia with Love Dec 24, 2024

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The oys and joys of moving to Rostov, Russia, and serving a Jewish community that has reawakened after 70 years of Communist repression.