Legends Among Us – Details, episodes & analysis

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 episode on the life that he lived, not the method in which he was killed. Meet this Legend Among Us.

To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund and an Advisor to the IDF Orphans & Widows Org. 

To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org and idfwo.org/en/ 

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 void his absence left and her personal coping mechanisms. Meet this Legend Among Us.

To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund and an Advisor to the IDF Orphans & Widows Org. 

To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org and idfwo.org/en/ 

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 struggle of learning of his death, soon after the death of her nephew Yosef Guedalia. She explains the importance of the respect people should have for our soldiers who protect humanity and reveals so much more in the process. Meet this Legend Among Us.

To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see RabbiBenji.com/legends.

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund and leads many other important initiatives. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org.

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 could not be more proud. In this inaugural episode, he opens up about Moshe's dedication,  unwavering values, and the profound impact that his sacrifice had on his family and the nation. Meet this legend among us.

To access the educational guide that complements this episode, see RabbiBenji.com/legends.

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund and leads many important initaitives. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org.

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 access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends.

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org.

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 of 32. She discussed her amazing relationship with these two individuals - something that was almost too good to be true and the solace she finds in faith, appreciating that there is more to life than living and dying. Meet this Legend Among Us.

To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund and an Advisor to the IDF Orphans & Widows Org. 

To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org and idfwo.org/en/ 

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 in survival mode and the second year understanding and dealing with reality kicking in. Listen as she shares the meaning of the name they chose for their daughter and experience the power of divine inspiration. Meet this Legend Among Us.

To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund and an Advisor to the IDF Orphans & Widows Org. 

To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org and idfwo.org/en/ 

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 unimaginable became a reality. On October 7th 2023, Yosef was killed saving the lives of others in Kfar Aza. In response to the tragedy, Senai has leaned into the opportunity to share Yosef’s legacy, to bring hope and to inspire. In this episode, she opens up about the unique bond that they shared and the void that his absence has left behind. Meet this Legend Among Us.

To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund and an Advisor to the IDF Orphans & Widows Org. 

To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org and idfwo.org/en/ 

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 brutally murdered all three in the other car and Rabbi Dee continues to give life and hope to so many in their honor. Meet this legend among us.

To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org

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 the legacy of these heroes who saved hundreds of people. Meet this legend among us.

To access an educational guide to complement this episode, see rabbibenji.com/legends

Rabbi Benji is the Rabbi of the OneFamily Fund. To support victims of terror, donate to onefamilytogether.org