Episode 197 - The Author of "Why G-d Why: How to Believe in Heaven When it Hurts Like Hell": A Conversation with Gershon Schusterman

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Gershon Schusterman was a young Chabad shaliach (emissary) in his late 30's, running a school in California, when his wife tragically passed away, leaving behind 11 orphans. Decades later, he has written a book addressing the topics of loss and grief from a traditional Jewish perspective, called "Why G-d Why: How to Believe in Heaven When it Hurts Like Hell." Amazon book link: -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know. The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland ( ), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at . Please visit

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Episode 197 - The Author of "Why G-d Why: How to Believe in Heaven When it Hurts Like Hell": A Conversation with Gershon Schusterman is an episode from Jews You Should Know by Rabbi Ari Koretzky: Podcaster, Campus Rabbi and Curious Jew.

This episode is 01:02:28 long.

This episode was published on Apr 5, 2023.

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