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.
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
My Jewish Identity: Made in China
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.
Jun 1
1 hr 9 min
I Was in a Coma and the Doctors Gave Up on Me
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.
May 25
54 min
How a Baptist Girl from the Deep South Became a Chabad Rebbetzin
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.
May 18
1 hr 13 min
The Man Behind Jews for Judaism
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.
May 11
1 hr
My Baby Died on the Operating Table
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.
May 4
1 hr 6 min
The Rabbi and the Skinhead
Cameron was steeped in white supremacy and neo-Nazi hate. In prison, he met a Chabad chaplain, and his life changed forever.
Apr 27
59 min
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