Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

Learn how evacuees have been supporting each other, finding faith, comfort, and a "silver lining" through it all.

Eitan Mor saved many lives on 10/7 before he was taken hostage to Gaza, where he still remains captured. Hear his father's incredible message of faith, strength, and determination amid these most challenging of times.

An interview with the director of Chabad on Campus in Saclay, France, a hub of higher education and research.

Perhaps the best-known speaker in the Jewish world today, Rabbi YY Jacobson grew up to Russian immigrants in Brooklyn. Learn about his personal challenges, disappointments and victories.

Danny was turned off by the Judaism of his youth. Kylie was not Jewish. Together, they found a path to Torah and observance that is uniquely joyful, meaningful, and most of all... theirs!

Bashie shares how she worked to overcome a host of mental health challenges and learned to thrive even as she discovered that she had been sexually abused as a young child.

Tuky Treitel was a school-girl when the Nazis invaded Hungary. Hear how she bravely cared for herself and her siblings during times of horrific danger.

Seeing how members of his own Jewish family abandoned Jewish burial in favor of cremation, Tuva Sablosky has become a tireless advocate for providing every Jew a proper Jewish burial.

Esther Freeman is as close as you can get to being a Chassidic diva. Learn how she balances the big stage, single motherhood, and the ups and downs of life.

Yossi Kulek, a Chabad on Campus rabbi, shares how the Rebbe's guidance helped him overcome racism, adversity and self-doubt.

Rabbi Shmuel Lew shares how he came to know the Rebbe and Chabad, and how he found meaning and purpose as a Chabad emissary.

Yehudis Fishman shares how she developed a deeply personal connection to the Rebbe, who guided her through life's challenges, and how she finds fulfillment and happiness as an older adult.

When Rochel Smoller learned her beloved fellow teacher needed a kidney, she had to act. But she could not let the recipient know it was her until the last moment!

Rebbetzin Libbi Kakon has lived with hearing loss her whole life. Learn how she became a mother, life-coach and highly successful fundraiser on behalf of a school for deaf children.

After separating with three little kids – including a six-week-old – Shternie recovered, remarried and thrived, and has gone on to empower others to do the same.

Against the backdrop of violent threats, gaslighting, exclusion, and betrayal, Cecile (now Sara) connected to her Judaism for the first time while studying at Columbia University.

A car accident prevented Rochel from becoming pregnant. When she finally became a mother, one of her twins died in infancy. Hear how she grew stronger and closer to G-d through the experience.

When Stephen Shore was young, doctors advised that he be placed in an institution. Today, he's a professor, author, lecturer and activist.

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.