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Terror Took Four Members of My Family

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Terror Took Four Members of My Family

Orit Ettinger lost her father in a terrorist attack, her brother while working for the Mossad, her cousin saving Jews on October 7, and her brother in Gaza. Yet, she exudes faith, light, positivity, and hope.
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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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Chana Devorah Chicago May 12, 2025

Rebitzen Weisberg, Chana, you too have been an amazing human being since you were a young girl...and you really BROUGHT OUT all of Orit's light with the quality of your questions...but truly, it takes one to know one! And Orit, wow...Hashem is clearly with you! Reply

Rosenberg via JewishTV iOS January 16, 2025

Wow such faith Reply

Naomi Duchan New York November 28, 2024

That’s so sad Reply

Gail Demarest Cherokee village October 10, 2024

HaShem bless you always! I’m in tears ! Reply

Female AZ September 10, 2024

Orit. You are so strong and brave. May G-d grant you a long, easy life filled with happiness and joy. ❤️ Reply

Anat September 4, 2024

Omg I’m crying Reply

Dalya Horowitz Skokie May 8, 2024

Orit is the most extraordinary person!!! I can see how she, by exuding positivity and light, can help people cope with and move forward after tragedy. She is Israel's secret weapon! Reply

Tzivia Australia April 1, 2024

This is perhaps the most inspiring person I have ever heard! A wonderful interview. Many thanks Reply

Eden Daniella Lazar Plantation April 1, 2024

May we all be blessed with her attitude and perspective on life and hardships! She's a true, real inspiration. Infectious smile and lightness of heart. No wonder she's in such high demand as a speaker. Reply

Calvin Australia April 1, 2024

I loved the way that you conducted the interview, the way you allowed her to speak, and the questions you asked. We reside in Australia and love the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, we continue to pray for the nation of Israel and its people,we have been greatly inspired and blessed by Orit and her sharing.We look forward to her bestseller translated into English. We look forward to many more interviews, and are so pleased we came across the interview by chance. Keep up the excellent work, blessings Calvin and Laura. Reply

chana weisberg April 1, 2024
in response to Calvin :

Thank you, Calvin. I appreciate your kind words and your prayers! Nothing is really "by chance" so I'm so glad you are here. Reply

Lynne Newington Australia April 10, 2024
in response to Calvin :

Those of us who reside in Australia have to deal with the many politicians who just don't get it. Reply

Romek S-elv, NO(r)WAY March 30, 2024

Positive and encouraging. Even here, in cold, rainy and cloudy No(r)way! Reply

chana weisberg April 1, 2024
in response to Romek:

Thank you! And I hope tomorrow will be sunnier. :) Reply

Vege Romek No(r)Way! April 1, 2024
in response to chana weisberg:

Thank you! Indeed, it was sunny today (well, yesterday), and the temperature from frost in the morning,reached up to even +10 deg. C! Almost spring! (Although the snow is still here and there.)
I am a goy, but interested in the truth, That's why I have abandoned the catho(ho)lic church some 40 years ago, but the synagogue is still unavailable for me. They don't want me there, and, since I don't thrust upon anybody, I only follow in the internet.
I've also listened to much of Rabbi Skobac. He is really brilliant and veeeery inspiring. I strongly recommend his lectures/sermons! Reply

Deanne u s March 29, 2024

A Jewish sheep breeder (of Jacob sheep) explained to me that a black sheep was one that was unwanted. Black wool tends to be coarser and not as fine and nice as white wool. It also can’t be dyed. So black sheep were not desired. Reply

ER England April 1, 2024
in response to Deanne:

I once read the black sheep in a toxic family are usually the ones who see through everyone else's b.s....so maybe this is where the expressssion 'you can't pull wool over his/her eyes' comes from.
The black sheep are rare so they are the most precious. Reply

Tila Dubrawsky Curitiba, Brazil March 28, 2024

What an incedible young woman! Reply

Chana Weisberg March 29, 2024
in response to Tila Dubrawsky:

Truly!! Reply

Shawn Stoney Creek March 28, 2024

She made my day Reply

Chana Weisberg March 29, 2024
in response to Shawn:

Yes so much to learn from her on how to approach our days! Reply

Rana Edwards Miami, FL March 28, 2024

Thanks for the #share! May The Almighty continue HIS works in all of us who are [obedient] #nomatterWHAT! Reply

Starr D. California March 28, 2024

Thanks for this interview! Orit is very inspiring, and good questions were asked.
I've lost a lot of close people to thyroid disease that wasn't diagnosed and treated well,
and I suffer from it, too. After a lot of grief support (some of it religious, including
good articles on Chabad.org), I agree with Orit that we don't know why G-d does
what He does sometimes but there are reasons that maybe we just can't understand--
but we should try to do good & help others using what we've been through. In that
spirit, I am working on a petition to help those who suffer with low & high thyroid problems
get better testing, treatment, research, etc. It helps me to work on this, and I hope
one day it will make things better for others. Reply

Chana Weisberg March 29, 2024
in response to Starr D.:

Thanks for writing! That's beautiful how you've taken your pain/challenge and are using it in the positive way to help others! Reply

Starr D. California April 2, 2024
in response to Chana Weisberg:

I am trying...and seeing interviews like this really does help those of us who are dealing
with hard times. Thank you again, for this great story! Reply

MOSHE KIRSCHENBAUM NYC March 28, 2024

ASTOUDING ANGEL!! Reply

chana weisberg March 28, 2024
in response to MOSHE KIRSCHENBAUM:

Agree! Reply

Yael NJ March 28, 2024

What an incredible, incredible human being. Truly a gadol in bitachon and emunah. I am so grateful for having had the opportunity to watch and learn from her. Chana, thank you so much for your incredible work! Reply

Chana Weisberg March 28, 2024
in response to Yael:

Thank you Yael, I too was so taken aback by Orit's story and astounded by her faith! Reply

Ann Brooklyn March 27, 2024

wow wow wow. thank you so much for doing this interview Chana!
well needed. Reply

Chana Weisberg March 28, 2024
in response to Ann :

Thank you for watching! Reply

ER England March 27, 2024

Thank you for interviewing Orit!
I remember when her father was killed and I was shocked when i read about her brother in Gaza.
In spite of everything what a total breath of fresh air she is! Kol hakavod to her and wishing all members of the Mark family only nachas and good times in future. Reply

Chana Weisberg March 28, 2024
in response to ER:

Amein! She is truly a light, like her name, Or. Reply

ER England March 29, 2024
in response to Chana Weisberg:

Your interviews post Oct 7 have been really good,gives me more of a view of what these ppl are going through day to day (besides the dozens of hours of videos I've been watching obsessively for 6 months now)Gives me so much more to daven for now I 'know' real names and faces.May the grief and horror end quickly b'eh! Reply

Chana Weisberg March 29, 2024
in response to ER:

Thank you for your feedback! I'm so happy to hear it has accomplished this! Amein, may their horror end quickly!! Reply

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