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My Escape From Iran

Danny Yiftach in conversation with Chana Weisberg
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My Escape From Iran

Rabbi Danny Yiftach was among hundreds of Persian Jewish children airlifted by Chabad to safety. Today he serves the Persian Jewish community in California and back in Iran.
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Danny Yiftach in conversation with Chana Weisberg
Rabbi Danny Yiftach, together with his wife, Sonya, are the Shluchim to Marina del Rey, CA. He also spent close to 30 years running various educational institutions in LA. He is one of the several thousand children the Rebbe rescued from Iran in Operation Exodus in 1979.
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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Ronni Rabin Bridgeport July 7, 2025

Great interview. Fascinating first hand account of the transition from life in a tight Jewish community where everyone knew each other to NYC and beyond as a 13 year old adventurer. Rabbi Yiftach shows amazing pose and personal strength. His sterling character shines through all the amazing twists and turns of his hashgacha pratit "divine providence. Inspiring. Thanks for the interview. Reply

Jodi Nicastro Stony Brook July 7, 2025

Chana,
Excellent interview! I really enjoyed it. Reply

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Wow, this was so interesting and inspiring! Reply

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What was the date of this interview? Reply

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