Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

Learn how Vivi and her husband mustered the strength and positivity to raise their family, including four children who died due to a genetic disorder.

Learn how Sam Salz uses every opportunity to share Jewish pride and observance and make every moment meaningful and special.

Zalmy was a special boy, who brought so much joy to his parents and community, even after his sudden passing at the age of 15.

What can you learn from how Finnish Jews and their neighbors live a happy and stress-free lifestyle?

Orit Ettinger lost her father in a terrorist attack, her brother while working for the Mossad, her cousin saving Jews on October 7, and her brother in Gaza. Yet, she exudes faith, light, positivity, and hope.

The amazing story of a young Israeli who survived prison violence, abuse, and addiction to become a bastion of faith and acceptance in her community.

A music professor shares her story, including how the Rebbe personally reviewed her thesis and took an interest in her return to Judaism.

Perla Zaltzman lost her daughter Mussia in a drowning accident. She opens up about how she coped with the trauma; how the loss impacted her family, her community, and herself; and how she honors her daughter’s memory.

A conversation with a mother of five who manages to juggle the worlds of parenting, high-powered finance, and deep Chassidic spirituality.

In this special episode, Chana Weisberg shares what it was like to grow up as the daughter of the legendary Torah scholar and leader, Rabbi Dovid Schochet of Toronto.