Religious IDF Soldier: How 10/7 Changed My Life

Yossi and Batya Bluming in conversation with Chana Weisberg

The North is Under Attack, We Do Not Fear

11 Months Later, Still Not Home in Israel's North

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Religious IDF Soldier: How 10/7 Changed My Life

An IDF officer and his wife open up on turning mourning into growth, living on behalf of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and how the 10/7 Massacre inspired them to pursue a military career.

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The North is Under Attack, We Do Not Fear

11 Months Later, Still Not Home in Israel's North

Yossi Bluming is an American-born staff sergeant in the IDF.

Chana Weisberg is host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast and curator of advanced learning experiences on Chabad.org. 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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Jodi Nicastro Stony Brook October 1, 2024

I’m listening to this podcast as I’m watching the news showing Israel being attacked by Iran. It was so meaningful to listen to their words I’ve encouragement and strength and what we should all do this October 7 and on Simchat Torah! Am Yisrael Chai! Reply

Jane Klorer MA,USA September 29, 2024

Support Israel Shalom Reply

Chanoch Harris Ramat Beit Shemesh September 29, 2024

What a touching interview! Does someone know what the common Chabad in Israel practice is regarding sons enlisting or deferring from the army? I'm not for or against. I'm just curious if it's similar to the common deferment of other Charedi/Chasidic or different? Reply

Jane Klorer MA,USA September 30, 2024

in response to Chanoch Harris:

I am trying to get to the local library . It is a small town and I used the library in Winchester,MA
8 miles from Boston,MA and they were very good . I find times right now to be very challenging .

As my father from St Louis,MO would always say in a supportive loving way ,"Keep the Faith " :-)

Blessings to you all .Shalom and pray for each other and for Israel and our families 💔💔✡️🔯🕎 Reply

Kenneth Forman South Dakota September 29, 2024

WOW- I was amazed by this young couples thoughts and feelings....thanks to Chabad.Org for bringing that to me.... Reply

Yael NJ September 24, 2024

A remarkable, extraordinary couple. Very, very inspiring. Wow. He's discovering, much to his surprise, that a role of greatness is awaiting him. She discovers, much to her shock, that she's married to a man in this position. But she didn't sign up for this! But she steps into her role of remarkable greatness with such grace. Quite remarkable.
I once ate for Shabbos by a couple where he had become a Chassidish rebbe by default. His brother passed in a car accident and he was the next in line. His wife, however, was a regular girl who had married a regular guy. She never dreamed of being married to a leader of an entire community! But he jumped in and she jumped in! And became a remarkably great couple, he an outstanding leader, the late Pittsburger Rebbe of Ashdod, Israel, who passed during Covid.
I guess sometimes Hashem brings someone to a place that was never "supposed" to be in their choice box. And Hashem says, "Jump!" This remarkable couple is doing it. I learnt so much from this Reply

Jane Klorer MA,USA September 24, 2024

Sending prayers for peace and Shalom to Israel 🔯✡️💔 Reply

Christina The Netherlands September 22, 2024

Very inspiring! Incredible people, thank you Chana for interviewing them! Reply

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