Going The Extra Mile
Thrive Through Challenges
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35m
Life can sometimes feel like it’s on autopilot. But when we pause and reconnect with our purpose, we’re reminded that what we do as Jewish women isn’t simple, yet we rise to it every single day.
Meet Bryna Steifel, a Chabad shlucha in Russia, who shares her powerful message: no matter where we live or what challenges we face, we are capable of doing more and of seeing bracha in all that life brings.
This episode was released on 2/24/2026
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