Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

Jaksot

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  My Son Almost Burned to Death! 14.09.2026 1t 2min

  There were times of great struggle and doubt, but the Benjamin family surrounded themselves with a loving community, positivity, and the stubborn faith that things would turn out OK.
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  She Prayed to Die and Learned to Live 06.09.2026 1t

  Raised in a strict Christian home, Chaya Rivka was abused and afraid. Then she discovered her father's Jewish heritage and became a Jew herself, today living in Israel with dozens of grandchildren.
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  The Queen of Cleveland 30.08.2026 1t 22min

  Two sisters share what it was like to be raised by a woman who literally put her life on the line for Judaism in the Soviet Union time and time again.
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  Kabbalist Tells All 23.08.2026 1t 6min

  Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf opens up about being the child of survivors and how the Rebbe guided his career in teaching the secrets of the Torah.
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  A Secret Mission From My Neighbor, the Rebbe 16.08.2026 58min

  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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  This Jew Spent 20 Years in an Ashram 09.08.2026 1t 3min

  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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  I Almost Converted to Islam! 02.08.2026 1t 4min

  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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  Syncing With My Soulmate 27.07.2026 1t 6min

  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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  My Daughter Gave Birth While Her Husband Was Dying 20.07.2026 1t 1min

  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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  Full Circle in the Arctic Circle 13.07.2026 57min

  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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  I Was a Missionary, But It Felt All Wrong! 06.07.2026 48min

  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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  The Prison Rabbi 29.06.2026 1t 5min

  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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  She Raised Her 7 Orphan Siblings 22.06.2026 45min

  Now a successful real estate broker and philanthropist, Naomi Streicher shares her personal approach to challenges, charity, setbacks, and faith.
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  The Rebbe's 99-Year-Old Cousin 15.06.2026 1t 2min

  Rebbetzin Hadassah (Schneerson) Carlebach shares about her father's heroism under Communism and during the Holocaust, how they rebuilt their lives afterward, and what gives her satisfaction today.
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  I Begged the Rebbe to Come to My Wedding 08.06.2026 51min

  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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  My Jewish Identity: Made in China 01.06.2026 1t 9min

  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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  I Was in a Coma and the Doctors Gave Up on Me 25.05.2026 54min

  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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  How a Baptist Girl from the Deep South Became a Chabad Rebbetzin 18.05.2026 1t 13min

  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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  The Man Behind Jews for Judaism 11.05.2026 1t

  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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  My Baby Died on the Operating Table 04.05.2026 1t 6min

  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.