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I Wanted to Die. Judaism Saved Me.

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I Wanted to Die. Judaism Saved Me.

Abuse drove Danit to the edge. A bad relationship led her to a Passover Seder, where she discovered Judaism and a healthy relationship with G-d and herself.
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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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Devin Belden Princeton via jewishlawrence.com October 14, 2026

Very courageous to share her trauma like this. Good job, Danit! Reply

Tamar Perl San Francisco October 14, 2026

So inspiring, what a celebration of life you are, a light that comes only after darkness! Wishing you and your family all the blessings! Reply

Dalia Sapir October 13, 2026

I am totally in awe!!!!!!!
Danit you’re amazing!!!!!
May you only have happiness from now on and keep being the amazing person you are!
Im so inspired!! Reply

Rochelle Israel October 13, 2026

Also looking forward to part 2. What i lime is how she persisted in her search, and how we see the hand of HaShem in her story. May she always know goid in her life in every way. Reply

Dina October 13, 2026

Looking forward to part 2-interview with Danit and her husband. Reply

Basya October 13, 2026

What a special soul that shines through the whole interview! Many blessings to you Danit! Reply

Dina October 13, 2026

Thank you for this inspiring interview with Danit! Reply

deborah London October 13, 2026

This was a fascinating interview. Yes I would love to hear a follow up with Danit and her husband!
Thank you! Reply

Rosanna UK October 13, 2026
in response to deborah:

Totally agree. Reply

Tamar Perl San Francisco October 14, 2026
in response to deborah:

Me too! Reply

LORI Spring Valley October 12, 2026

I loved hearing the parts that ignited her Jewish soul, the seder experience .Also hearing when she recognized G-d leading her, the hashgacha pratis. Her story is like a birth, from the darkness to light. Reply

Anonymous October 12, 2026

Yes please part two! We were just getting started! :O
Beautiful sharing
Totally mesmerising and uplifting
Thank you! Reply

Maria Tulsa October 12, 2026

Another wonderful interview / story.
Thank you… Yes, Part II please. Thank you. BH Reply

Rivky W October 12, 2026

wow, this is an anazing story!!! I was so engrossed in this incredibly honest interview. Danit is so charming, it is unbelievable how much resilience she has!! Real chizuk for others!!! Reply

Miriam Spitz MA October 12, 2026

Baruch HaShem what a beautiful story that’s never-ending ! Reply

Eden Daniella Lazar Plantation October 12, 2026

Yes! Part II please! She is mesmerizing in her honesty, and knowledge and happiness. Reply