Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories
Chabad.org: Chana Weisberg
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.
This Jew Spent 20 Years in an Ashram
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.
Aug 9
1 hr 3 min
I Almost Converted to Islam!
A rising performer, Deborah Jacobi pined for spirituality. A meal in a sukkah and meeting the Rebbe changed her course forever.
Aug 2
1 hr 4 min
Syncing With My Soulmate
After she left a Christian cult, she reconnected with her boyfriend--now husband--and embarked on a life journey of sharing Judaism with others.
Jul 27
1 hr 6 min
My Daughter Gave Birth While Her Husband Was Dying
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.
Jul 20
1 hr 1 min
Full Circle in the Arctic Circle
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.
Jul 13
57 min
I Was a Missionary, But It Felt All Wrong!
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.
Jul 6
48 min
The Prison Rabbi
Rabbi Binyomin Scheiman shares about how he sees the good in every person and every circumstance and built a community of ex-criminals.
Jun 29
1 hr 5 min
She Raised Her 7 Orphan Siblings
Now a successful real estate broker and philanthropist, Naomi Streicher shares her personal approach to challenges, charity, setbacks, and faith.
Jun 22
45 min
The Rebbe's 99-Year-Old Cousin
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.
Jun 15
1 hr 2 min
I Begged the Rebbe to Come to My Wedding
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.
Jun 8
51 min
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