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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories
In Conversation With Chana
Chana Weisberg masterfully interviews people from all walks of life, sharing stories worth telling. Listen to the latest episode, or any of the past interviews, to discover extraordinary people with extraordinary stories.
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Аудио | 58:41
A fatal car accident, infidelity, and a kind rebbetzin catapulted Hensha from Ohio to Chasidic Brooklyn, where she married a widower with five children and settled across the street from the Rebbe.
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Аудио | 1:03:30
A "chance" encounter with a rabbi and a medical scare rekindled Arnie Herz's Jewish soul and inspired him to live a full Jewish life and share it it with others.
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Аудио | 1:04:46
A rising performer, Deborah Jacobi pined for spirituality. A meal in a sukkah and meeting the Rebbe changed her course forever.
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Аудио | 1:06:13
After she left a Christian cult, she reconnected with her boyfriend--now husband--and embarked on a life journey of sharing Judaism with others.
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Аудио | 1:01:16
When tragedy struck, the rabbi needed to find inner strength, faith, and focus to be there for his daughter, his grandchildren, and most of all himself.
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Аудио | 57:54
When this Air Force chaplain was sent to remote Greenland, he knew it was G-d's will. He also knew he had a lot of preparing to do.
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Аудио | 48:38
Raised by a mother who was struggling with mental health issues, Leah turned to the church for support. A trip to Israel (and a lot of conversations) finally helped her find her way back to Judaism.
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Аудио | 1:05:12
Rabbi Binyomin Scheiman shares about how he sees the good in every person and every circumstance and built a community of ex-criminals.
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Аудио | 45:51
Now a successful real estate broker and philanthropist, Naomi Streicher shares her personal approach to challenges, charity, setbacks, and faith.
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Аудио | 1:02:45
Rebbetzin Hadassah (Schneerson) Carelbach shares about her father's heroism under Communism and during the Holocaust, how they rebuild their lives afterward, and what gives her satisfaction today.
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Аудио | 51:41
Rabbi Shabse Alpern was a kid from Brooklyn, whom the Rebbe sent to Brazil. Hear how the Rebbe's blessings, directives, and lessons have been the guiding light of his life.
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Аудио | 54:24
Nikki's turnaround came when a rabbi came into her room with a shofar. She went on to publish his book after he was murdered by terrorists.
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Аудио | 1:09:54
Yaakov Schy spent years living and working in rural Asia, where he discovered that everyone had a tribal identity except for him. That led him to rediscover Judaism.
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Аудио | 1:13:40
It took a trip to Germany and a lot of self-discovery for Eliana to find her place in the Jewish community. Today, together with her husband, she leads a small Jewish community in South Africa.
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Аудио | 1:00:42
Rabbi Kravitz shares how he almost fell prey to missionaries in college and how he devoted his life's work to equipping Jews with the knowledge and confidence they need to stand up for their faith.
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Аудио | 1:06:11
After experiencing searing loss, Elissa Felder found comfort in caring for the departed. When her grandchild died decades later, she needed to do the unimaginable.
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Аудио | 59:40
Cameron was steeped in white supremacy and neo-Nazi hate. In prison, he met a Chabad chaplain, and his life changed forever.
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Аудио | 1:08:21
When her husband felt chest pains, Lieba knew something was off. Little did she know how her faith in G-d would play a major role in helping him survive what would come their way.
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Аудио | 55:32
Katia Bolotin's unlikely journey from Friday night concerts to Shabbat observance had plenty of unexpected twists and turns along the way.
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Аудио | 1:08:19
Life lessons from welcoming thousands of visitors to the first ghetto in the world, making connections, and lighting up souls.
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Аудио | 1:06:12
Since the dreaded diagnosis, Dina and Rabbi Yitzi have emerged as a power couple whose faith, determination, wonder, and joy have inspired millions.
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Аудио | 1:10:10
How Divine providence, a car crash, a Shabbat table, and countless twists and turns brought two souls to Torah and to each other.
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Аудио | 1:01:52
Smadar Morag was acting, acting, and riding a wave of fame, but Judaism filled a hole in her soul she never knew existed.
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Аудио | 57:40
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.
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Аудио | 56:04
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.
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Аудио | 1:04:56
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.
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Аудио | 1:00:37
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.
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Аудио | 1:02:23
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.
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Аудио | 1:06:36
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.
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Аудио | 1:03:56
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.
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Аудио | 37:37
Ari and Elie Kligman are college baseball players with MLB aspirations. Learn how Chabad helps them balance Shabbat, Torah, kosher and competitive sports.
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Аудио | 1:02:01
Leibel Lazaroff was shot while protecting a police officer at the Bondi massacre. Hear him and his mother share their journey so far.
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Аудио | 49:12
Chani Wolf shares how she and her husband are lighting up souls in Fairbanks, Alaska, where winter feels like one endless, snowy night.
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Аудио | 58:43
Hear from Keren how the Rebbe personally cared for her family after they left the Soviet Union and how she eventually discovered the beauty of Judaism.
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Аудио | 58:36
Moshe and Laurie Lans are a military couple--he in the Army and she in the Navy--currently stationed in Germany. They're also observant Jews, who use every opportunity to bring Judaism to their surroundings.
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Аудио | 1:06:00
Rabbi Chananya Duthy's journey to Judaism is full of surprise twists and turns, with G-d's hand visible just beneath the surface, including guiding him to becoming a rabbi in the city he originally discovered Judaism.
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Аудио | 56:01
The Rebbe gave Sheldon Baer tefillin and told him to wear them every day. They saved his life in battle.
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Аудио | 58:52
Molly was a successful producer, rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. Then a Shabbat candle in Brazil turned her world upside down and introduced her to the Rebbe, who changed her life.
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Аудио | 1:05:43
Yehudis Karbal has been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. She needed all of her training and a good deal of Torah insight to make it through her personal challenges.
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Аудио | 59:58
Artist Yitzchok Moully shares his journey from an Australian commune to Crown Heights, his Chassidic-inspired art, and how creativity ignites Jewish pride and resilience.
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Аудио | 1:06:20
A doctor of theoretical chemistry and professor at Boston University, Dr. Abrams opens up about how he found his way to Jewish observance and now paves the path for others to follow.
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Аудио | 1:05:11
Marriage, praise, and professional success could not give Shterna Ginsberg what she was looking for. Honest discovery and inner work unlocked the doors to her "awesome self."
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Аудио | 54:10
After she saw her Soviet-bred Jewish father embrace Judaism, she and her siblings followed. A performer since childhood, she now sings only for women and inspires audiences all over the world.
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Аудио | 1:07:51
Shimon's past as a bullied orphan prepared him to become a champion of underdogs and an empowering leader, who was knighted for his efforts.
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Аудио | 1:00:35
Aryeh Siegel embraced Eastern meditation and Hindu practices before realizing how harmful they are. Now, he’s on a mission to save people from TM (Transcendental Meditation) and introduce them to kosher practices.
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Аудио | 1:11:16
Reflecting on her 50 years in education, Mrs. Teichtel shares how the Rebbe guided her toward education and uplifted her after losing a child in a hospital accident.
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Аудио | 1:06:11
Learn how Sal and Nina Litvak discovered the beauty and depth of Judaism and have become a beacon of learning, inspiration, and guidance for millions.
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Аудио | 53:35
Rabbi Yitzchak Lerman talks about losing his home, synagogue, and worldy possessions but remains grateful that his family survived unscathed.
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Аудио | 1:02:52
The child of a Muslim father and Jewish mother, Yosef embraced his Jewish heritage and made the Torah his guiding light.
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Аудио | 48:57
With G-d at her side, Gitty Zee is unstoppable. Even spina bifida and blindness have not stopped her from living life to the fullest and empowering others to do the same.
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Anonymous
UK
22. Октябрь, 2025
Just wanted to say how much I enjoy watching the inspiring interviews. I wait for them every week! Each and every one is so interesting and uplifting! Thank you so much! May Hashem bless you with all good in your life!
anonymous
CT
17. Октябрь, 2025
amazing content I really enjoy it.
you should have much success in all your further interviews.
God bless!
Anonymous
11. Сентябрь, 2025
All these videos are amazing! I watch them in any miniute of free time i have! I've re-watched some video 2 or 3 times and I love them! I seriously come on every day to see if there's a new one! Keep adding! Their amazing!
Anonymous
6. Апрель, 2025
Thank you very much for these interviews. Could you interview professor Binyamin Abrams at Boston University. Also Dr Lazorson from the book Skullkaps and Switchblades
Chana Weisberg
7. Апрель, 2025
Great ideas, thank you!
Beatrice Mosberg
Baltimire, Maryland
6. Январь, 2025
H"B
Chana, you had a great, inspiring, meaningful interview with Rabbi Shmuel Marcus! Thank you so much.
Chana Baila Mosberg
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Anonymous
British Colombia Canada
15. Май, 2024
Love these videos!
I'm entertained and education my them.
Thank you and keep them up!
Can you please interview rabbi walker, from manchester.