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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

In Conversation With Chana

By Chana Weisberg

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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1:04:46

I Almost Converted to Islam!

Deborah Jacobi in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:06:07

Syncing With My Soulmate

Sara Korn in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:01:11

My Daughter Gave Birth While Her Husband Was Dying

Chaim Kosofsky in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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57:49

Full Circle in the Arctic Circle

Heshel Mangel in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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48:33

I Was a Missionary, But It Felt All Wrong!

Leah Halevy in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:05:06

The Prison Rabbi

Binyomin Scheiman in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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45:47

She Raised Her 7 Orphan Siblings

By Naomi Streicher

Now a successful real estate broker and philanthropist, Naomi Streicher shares her personal approach to challenges, charity, setbacks, and faith.

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1:02:40

The Rebbe's 99-Year-Old Cousin

By Hadassah Carelbach

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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51:35

I Begged the Rebbe to Come to My Wedding

Rabbi Shabsi Alpern in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:09:49

My Jewish Identity: Made in China

Yaakov Schy in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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54:19

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

Nikki Goldstein in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:13:34

How a Baptist Girl from the Deep South Became a Chabad Rebbetzin

Eliana Duthy in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:00:36

The Man Behind Jews for Judaism

by Bentzion Kravitz

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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1:06:06

My Baby Died on the Operating Table

Elissa Felder in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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59:34

The Rabbi and the Skinhead

Rabbi Perlstein and Cameron Hayes in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:08:16

Miracle After Miracle Saved My Husband

Lieba Konikov in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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55:27

The Pianist Who Chopped Off Her Finger

Katia Bolotin in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:08:13

Hosting a Seder in a City Without Cars

Shachar Banin in conversation with Chana Weisberg

Life lessons from welcoming thousands of visitors to the first ghetto in the world, making connections, and lighting up souls.

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1:06:07

My Husband Has Not Said a Word for Over a Decade

Dina Hurwitz in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:10:04

She Was Anti‑Religious, He Wasn't Jewish

By Ayelet Rosen

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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1:01:50

The Dutch Film Star Who Found Shabbat

Smadar Morag in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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57:34

How She Overcame Her Mother's Trauma

By Rishe Deitsch

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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55:59

No Contradiction: Torah and Science

By Chana Weisberg

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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1:04:51

The Rebbe Guided My Life

Miryam Swerdlov in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:00:32

The Ex-Convict With Real Conviction

By Yehudah Pryce

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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1:02:18

I Was Barely 20, But the Rebbe Believed in Me

Bassie Garelik in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:06:31

The Power Woman Behind 21 New Jewish Day Schools

Holly Cohen in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:03:50

Japan's Afghan-Jewish Fertility Expert

By Hertsel Simantov

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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37:31

Beliefs Over Baseball

By Chana Weisberg

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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1:01:55

G-d Chose Me to be Shot by a Terrorist

By Manya Lazaroff

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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49:06

Bringing Light to Alaska's Darkest Days

Chani Wolf in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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58:37

The Train Crash Was G-d's Message to Me

Keren Yakubov in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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58:31

We Lit the Menorah in Saddam's Palace

By Moshe Lans

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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1:05:54

I Never Met a Jew Until I was 20

Chananyah Duthie in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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55:55

Faith in a Foxhole

Sheldon Baer in conversation with Chana Weisberg

The Rebbe gave Sheldon Baer tefillin and told him to wear them every day. They saved his life in battle.

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58:50

From Celebrity Journalist to Celebrating Judaism

Molly Resnick in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:05:37

How I Survived My Son-in-Law's Death

Yehudis Karbal in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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59:52

The Boy From the Outback

Yitzchok Moully in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:06:14

Divine Chemistry

Binyomin Abrams in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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1:05:06

I Was a Mess Inside—Torah Showed Me The Way

Shterna Ginsberg in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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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yisroel paley Manchester June 23, 2026

Can you please interview rabbi walker, from manchester. Reply

Anonymous UK October 22, 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! Reply

anonymous CT October 17, 2025

amazing content I really enjoy it.
you should have much success in all your further interviews.
God bless! Reply

Anonymous September 11, 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! Reply

Anonymous April 6, 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 Reply

Chana Weisberg April 7, 2025

in response to Anonymous:

Great ideas, thank you! Reply

Beatrice Mosberg Baltimire, Maryland January 6, 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 May 15, 2024

Love these videos!
I'm entertained and education my them.
Thank you and keep them up! Reply