"Legends Among Us" is a poignant podcast series that delves into the stories of families who have endured unimaginable loss. In each episode, host R. Benji Levy...
“That’s not a soldier, that’s a terrorist” – Michal Santhouse
Moshe and his son Eliad were running to the municipality to open bomb shelters, in an attempt to protect anyone they could, when they were outnumbered by terrorists. Rabbi Benji sat down with their sister and aunt, Michal Santhouse, to discuss the legacy of these heroes who saved hundreds of people. Meet this legend among us.To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legendsRabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org
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Marrying off one son while the other is held hostage – Rabbi Doron Perez
On October 7 2023 Rabbi Doron Perez blessed his two sons before they ran to help on the Gaza border. Yonatan was shot and Daniel was kidnapped. 10 days later, Yonatan got married with the status of Daniel unknown. Months later Daniel was declared dead and we continue to pray for the return of his body. Listen to Rabbi Perez’s gripping story and learn from his profound insights. Meet this legend among us. To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org
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The Mother – Sarit Zussman
Every individual who dies leaves behind a gaping hole for loved ones. Sarit Zussman is the mother of Ben and has become a symbol of strength. She talks about how she found out about his death and how she did not fall into despair but pulled the family together in an instant. She discusses how to have real joy, her relationship with her son, and coping with the loss of a family member. In this mini-series, we look at three different perspectives on the loss of soul. Meet this legend among us.To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends.Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org.
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The Father – Tzvi Zussman
Every individual who dies leaves behind a gaping hole for so many loved ones. In this mini-series, we look at three different perspectives on the loss of soul. Tzvi is Ben Zussman's father. He shares his unique bond with his son, the honesty and integrity of their relationship and how he copes with this profound loss. Every person who dies leaves behind a gaping hole for their loved ones. In this mini-series, we look at three different perspectives of one lost soldier. Meet this legend among us.To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends.Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org.
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The Grandmother – Edna Zussman
Death leaves a gaping hole for so many loved ones. In this mini-series, we look at 3 different perspectives on the loss of a soul - particularly that of 22 year old Ben Zussman. We begin with his Grandmother: Edna Zussman. She shares about the struggle of learning of his death, soon after the death of her nephew Yosef Guedalia. She explains the importance of the respect people should have for our soldiers who protect humanity and reveals so much more in the process. Meet this Legend Among Us.To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see RabbiBenji.com/legends.Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund and leads many other important initiatives. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org.
"Legends Among Us" is a poignant podcast series that delves into the stories of families who have endured unimaginable loss. In each episode, host R. Benji Levy sits down with the loved ones of those who were taken from us during the October 7th attack or in the aftermath of the conflict. Through these intimate conversations, the podcast aims to honor the memories of the fallen and provide a platform for their families to share their journeys of grief, resilience, and the enduring legacies of those they've lost.
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