Not a Joke
How one woman discovered Torah, battled depression, discovered her gift for comedy, became a medical clown, and healed herself and others one viral impression at a time.
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| Topics: | Depression, Laughter; Humor; Jokes |
Julie Rothschild Levi is a comedy content creator who loves to make people laugh. Originally from Minnesota, Julie discovered the beauty of Judaism through her local Chabad shluchim. After suffering from depression and anxiety, Julie found an outlet in medical clowning and discovered the power of joy and laughter. She now lives in Israel and has become an "accidental" influencer on social media, posting humorous reels about her life in Israel and her journey to becoming a religious woman.
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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