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A Jewish Girl Raised as an Orthodox Christian Finds Judaism

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A Jewish Girl Raised as an Orthodox Christian Finds Judaism

When at the age of eight, Hanna Butcher was enrolled in a Chabad Hebrew school she began her journey from Christianity back to her people.
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Chana Butcher in interview with Chana Weisberg
Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org and host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.
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N January 30, 2024

Chabad, Chana W, and the interviewee are doing so much good, even for FFB’s who are used to Yiddishkeit and taking it for granted. Reply

Miriam Ariel London December 9, 2022

That is certainly interesting what Chana W says. Reply

S. Perel Israel December 8, 2022

Can this and other conversations be written out as I and others are hard of hearing and cannot read lips. Thank you very much. Reply

Chana Goldstein December 5, 2022

What a delightful interview between the Chanas! Chana Butcher's journey through her struggles are so inspiring. I enjoyed her confidence and strong connection to Yiddishkeit as a result of her fortitude. Wishing you continued strength in your physical and spiritual work! Reply

miriam ariel London January 31, 2024
in response to Chana :

Yes it was certainly v interesting, when she says her father converted to Orthodox Christianity, then decided later to go back to Judaism. Reply

Sheina London December 5, 2022

Chana is such a beautiful wise girl, inside and out! Thanks for sharing your story! Reply

KholuWho cinci December 5, 2022

<3 <3 story! I can totally relate ever aspect. Its been one year for me when it all snapped together. Reply

(Rabbi) Hershel Cukier Scranton PA December 4, 2022

Amazing !! One would hope that girls growing up in observant homes , would learn and feel the way you do.
You are so right about people taking religion for granted. You faced real chalanges and overcame great obstacles.
Thats why your Yiddishkeit is deep ,strong and admirable . If it were only for your success , our Rebbes intentions and the
Work of his Shluchim would have been justified . How much more so , considering all the thousands that are simmlarly inspired.
May Hashem bless you with a kind and loving husband and grow together a beautiful life. Reply

Annie Engelson Chicago via skokiechabad.org December 20, 2023
in response to (Rabbi) Hershel Cukier:

That is so right. Many people that became observant are actually more careful about mitzvot. Reply

shterna beck Oak Park December 4, 2022

Wow! Amazing! Reply

Stefanos London, UK December 4, 2022

As an Eastern Orthodox Christian I agree with the valid points she made about the Eastern Orthodox Church......people in that church pretending/playing holiness.

I have been very confused with the Eastern Orthodox Church for a while and don't know what to do...... Reply

anonymous December 5, 2022
in response to Stefanos:

check out the 7 noahide laws Reply

Sarah Sinert Boynton Beach December 4, 2022

Chana I am so proud of you, you have come so far BH! I can't wait to see you continue your spiritual journey xoxo Reply

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