Legends Among Us
"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.
Episodes
8 episodes
“If they saw me, they would burst into tears” – Rabbi Leo Dee
During the Passover vacation, Rabbi Leo Dee was with three children in one car, while his wife Lucy and two daughters, Maia and Rina were in the other car. He decided to take a different route that would change his life forever. Terrorists brut...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:19
“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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:32
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 declar...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:51
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:33
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 an...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:31
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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8:56
“He removed that last barrier" – Ambassador Yechiel Leiter
Dr Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, lost not only his son but also his best friend Moshe Leiter. A father of six, actively involved in volunteer work as well as on the path to becoming a doctor, as his parent, Yechiel c...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:42
Honoring Their Legacies – A Preview of Legends Among Us
Host Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy, introduces "Legends Among Us", a unique podcast series that reflects on the lives and legacies of ordinary people that did extraordinary things and the legends among us that emerged from these tragedies. To ac...
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