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
13 episodes
“We had a wonderful seven years”- Talia Haber
On January 16th 2024, at the age of 32, Zechariah Haber was killed. He was a master of multiple languages, family man, scholar of note and extraordinary human being. Talia shares stories and memories of their time together, focusing this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:04
“The most important thing for him was the country and defending the country” - Naomi Shaya
Nir’s plan to propose to his partner Naomi after the war was not meant to be. On January 22nd 2024, Nir, along with 20 other soldiers lost their lives in a tragedy in Gaza. In this episode, she reflects on the special relationship they had, the...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:33
“You don’t expect lightning to hit twice”- Pesi Gordon
Pesi Gordon, wife of Naftali Gordon never imagined losing her sister and her husband. Pesi’s sister Malki was killed in 2001 in a bombing attack in Jerusalem and her husband Naftali, was killed in battle in Gaza on December 7th 2023 at the age ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:43
“It’s a moment that you realize that your life changed” - Chava Zenilman
On December 10th 2023, Ari Zenilman, aged 32 was killed in battle in Khan Yunis, less than 3 months after his third child was born. Travel through the emotional rollercoaster with Chava as she talks about spending the first year after his death...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:55
“I just remember falling on the floor and not wanting to believe them”- Senai Guedalia
Senai and Yosef Guedalia had just celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Yosef, 22 years old, was approaching the end of his army service which he had optionally extended. Life for Senai and Yosef was only just getting started when the uni...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:04
“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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