Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

I Never Dreamed I'd Marry a Religious Jew

She was born Jewish, but her mother had unwittingly gotten her involved in church. Could she reclaim Judaism as her own?

My Son Almost Burned to Death!

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

She Prayed to Die and Learned to Live

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 wi

The Queen of Cleveland

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.

Kabbalist Tells All

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.

A Secret Mission From My Neighbor, the Rebbe

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

This Jew Spent 20 Years in an Ashram

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.

I Almost Converted to Islam!

A rising performer, Deborah Jacobi pined for spirituality. A meal in a sukkah and meeting the Rebbe changed her course forever.

Syncing With My Soulmate

After she left a Christian cult, she reconnected with her boyfriend--now husband--and embarked on a life journey of sharing Judaism with others.

My Daughter Gave Birth While Her Husband Was Dying

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.

Full Circle in the Arctic Circle

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.

I Was a Missionary, But It Felt All Wrong!

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 f

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.

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.

The Rebbe's 99-Year-Old Cousin

Rebbetzin Hadassah (Schneerson) Carlebach shares about her father's heroism under Communism and during the Holocaust, how they rebuilt their lives afterward, and what giv

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 lif

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.

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.

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 com

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 t