How ALS Changed Our Lives | Rabbi Yitzi & Dina Hurwitz

R' Yitzi, known for being the life of the party, and his family were shluchim in California, leading a relatively normal life until Yitzi was diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) in 2013. Despite the debilitating nature of the disease, Yitzi continued to compose music and divrei torah with the help of a special computer program. His wife Dina has been an incredible support throughout his illness, and has also shared their story with others in the hope of inspiring and providing comfort to those facing similar struggles. Yitzi's diagnosis was devastating, but he and Dina refused to let it defeat them. They have used their experiences to help others, and have been featured in various media outlets for their inspirational message of faith and resilience. While Yitzi's condition is challenging, their love for each other and their strong sense of community have helped them to face whatever comes their way. They currently live in Los Angelis, California, have 7 children and one adorable grandbaby. • Help support the Hurwitz family here: https://hurwitzfamilyfund.com/ • Read R' Yitzi's Torah here: http://yitzihurwitz.blogspot.com/ • Wear tefillin for R' Yitzi: https://tefillinforyitzi.com/ Podcast Map 00:00:00 - Teaser 00:00:50 - Intro 00:03:31 - Dina's Story 00:39:57 - Yitzi's Q&A 00:47:30 - "Finding Strength in Impossible Places" 00:52:08 - The Music Video 01:05:57 - Yaakov's Message ____________________________________ ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ____________________________________ ▶ Join The SIMCHATIME Revolution Do an act of kindness every day. Go out of your way. Discuss it during "SimchaTime" at your Shabbos table. It's time to bring more simcha into this world. https://www.SimchaTime.org In memory of: Simcha Berel Dovid ben Avraham Moshe Sponsored by Marc Belsky Ltd ____________________________________ ▶ Think ABA Services, Think ENCORE LBA Encore LBA is a company that provides ABA services to children with a diagnosis of autism. Whether you're a family in need of ABA services or a provider looking to make a difference in the lives of children with autism, we highly recommend Encore LBA. Call: (855) 411- 2273 https://www.EncoreSupport.org ____________________________________ ▶ Your Next Podcast: UNRESTRICTED! Join Steve Savitsky the president of Bnai Zion on his new podcast: Unrestricted. Steve's interviews noted public figures that have returned to a more private life, sharing stories, lessons learned, and the values and ideas that kept them loyal to their missions. Listen here: https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/unrestricted/ or here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TSSQffc73Z25LOKBOVnh0 ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate ____________________________________ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Simcha Berel Dovid ben Avraham Moshe Help Support our Episodes with Dedicating an Episode in Memory of a Loved One or As a Zechus for a Refuah Shleima! ► Here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/in-memory ____________________________________ Follow us on social media for more content: • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #podcast #judaism #inspiration #podcasts #lchaim #als #chabad #lougehrigsdisease