From Gangsta Rapper to Jerusalem Hasid

Nissim Black in conversation with Chana Weisberg

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From Gangsta Rapper to Jerusalem Hasid

How Nissim Black overcame a troubled past of drugs, violence and crime to seek spirituality and use music to spread goodness and faith.

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Nissim Black in conversation 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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Jodi Nicastro Stony Brook March 2, 2025

Chana,

What a fascinating interview with Nissim Black! I could have easily listened for another hour! Thanks! Reply

Pearlene Cooper Phila., PA February 15, 2025

I enjoyed watching Ms. Weisberg's interview with Nissim Black. It was very inspiring. Thank you. Reply

De'Borah La'AhuvYa USA February 13, 2025

People are trying to understand Kendrick too... Reply

Sue Israel February 13, 2025

Famous in the Brezlov community! Reply

C.R. Maryland February 12, 2025

Thank you for these divinely anointed interviews.🌹 I am inspired be relentless in my pursuit of HaShem for continued growth, wisdom and knowledge with and of HIM. Reply

Sandra Farley USA February 12, 2025

God bless this man , my Hebrew roots is like getting a full complete meal Reply

Pessy Cohn Brooklyn February 12, 2025

Very very inspiring. Reply

Nirah Las Vegas February 12, 2025

Great interview Reply

Rita Forbes Clinton February 12, 2025

Good🌻Morning,

Chana has excellent interviewing skills, and I've seen her conduct an interview with Mr. Hassid. He has a lovely family. I am happy that he is using his musical gifts for GD and Chabad. I've seen him working with Chabad youth events as well. Quite inspirational.

Have a nice day, Reply

Eartha Texas via JewishTV iOS February 11, 2025

Totally amazing and inspirational journey. Thank you Nissim for being open with us. We all have a story but we all do not share the story. Hashem is the author of all stories. Your trust in Hashem is evidence of how Hashem makes diamonds. May Hashem continue to bless you. Reply

Thanking and Praying U.S.A. February 10, 2025

1) This is the first time I made the connection, Rap is, more than any other music, a “talking” talent. It’s’s words, words, words (but seems like all about oneself and image, and perhaps about putting others down.) Lchavdil (to make a separation between the opposite of holy and holy), Breslov is the denomination of Torah observers that has one’s own words, words, words, talking at length to G-d as a priority, but it’s G-d centered and real and humble, the person and the Creator.

2) Sending blessings to Adina. It can be so challenging when one is “alone” with one’s children while husband is traveling. But we are not alone, no matter what denomination we talk to G-d and thank Him all day. Reply

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