Episodes

  • From "Why Me" to "Show Me!": An Interview with Aliza Hornstein
    Dec 7 2025

    Aliza Hornstein is a wife, mother of five, and a lifelong writer living in Israel. Join us as Aliza candidly shares her story of abruptly coming face to face with chronic illness, leading her to explore bitachon, priorities, and relationships . With her inimitable eloquence, engaging personability, and palpable authenticity, Aliza's ongoing story of resilience is sure to inspire!

    Aliza can be reached at alizahornstein2015@gmail.com.

    Referenced Mishpacha magazine article: https://mishpacha.com/show-me/

    Any inspiration gleaned from this episode should be a merit for the return and Kevuras Yisrael of Ran Ben Yitzchok, as well as healing for all our hostages and chayalim and their families.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • A Gem of Joy: Yaffa's Story of Faith, Prayer, & Healing
    Nov 23 2025

    Every relationship and "chance" meeting is part of our journey! Today, join The Amida Army as we sit down and connect with Yaffa to hear her publicly share her personal story of faith, prayer and healing for the first time. Yaffa's emotional and spiritual strength, combined with her eloquence and vulnerability, are sure to inspire!

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    59 mins
  • Faith, Prayer, & Divine Intervention: An Exclusive Interview with Yehudit, Former Hamas Hostage
    Sep 4 2025

    Join us for an inspiring and uplifting interview with Yehudit. Yehudit and her daughter Natalie were abducted from Nachal Oz on the 7th of October, 2023. With much gratitude to Hashem, they were the first hostages to be released. Yehudit speaks of how her faith, past experiences full of hashgacha pratis, and prayer kept her focused on surviving and protecting her daughter.

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    30 mins
  • For What? The Purpose & Perspective of Prayer
    Aug 8 2025

    Join us as we delve into the purpose and proper perspective we should approach prayer with. Culled from a variety of sources, this shiur will hopefully revitalize anyone who is feeling frustrated or disappointed that they have not seen the answers to their sincere prayers answered.

    May any inspiration gained from this episode provide an aliyas neshama for Shalom Ben Ze'ev, who always devoted his heart and beautiful voice as a Chazzan for Yamim Noraim. May his voice penetrate the highest levels of heaven and advocate for Am Yisrael.

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    43 mins
  • The Deepest Yearning
    Jul 29 2025

    Join us as we sit down with Adena Malka Yudkowsky, a beloved teacher and mental health therapist, for an inspiring synopsis on the 17th blessing of the Shemona Esrei. This shiur is sure to help you connect not only to the timeless words but also to the reality of the Churban Bayis.

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    24 mins
  • My Journey to Judaism & Prayer
    May 20 2025

    Join us as we sit down with Nicole (Berger) Spero and delve into her Jewish journey, her relationship with prayer,and her special connection to Shavuos. With her trademark insight, humor, and personality, you are sure to walk away inspired!

    Any inspiration gleaned from this episode should provide an aliyas neshama to Tze'ela Gez,A"H.

    As always, The Amida Army dedicates its prayers to the immediate release and wellness of our hostages and the success and safe return of our holy chayalim.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Hopeful--Not Hopeless
    Apr 25 2025

    Join us as we sit down with Mrs. Nechama (Nikki) Rotshtein. With her trademark faith, warmth, and enthusiasm, she guides us in how to connect to prayer in general and then delves into the concept of hope and its connection to prayer. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed or down about personal or national matters, this presentation will help you connect to hope in a spiritual and tangible manner!

    May the inspiration of this shiur be a merit for protection and success for Chayal Hillel Yosef Ben Leah Michal.

    Check out Nechama's website https://www.livingwithkavana.com/.

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    57 mins
  • Wife of a Chayal: The Homefront
    Apr 7 2025

    Join us as we sit down with Moriah, wife of a current reservist who is serving on the frontlines. Moriah is open about the "painful privilege" of being a functionally single parent for the last many months, about believing that this is Am Yisrael's war, and about her mission to unite us to bring Moshiach. Originally from Monsey, NY, Moriah's story is unique in that her background is familiar but she has bridged into a totally different culture.

    May any inspiration gleaned from this episode serve as a merit for the safety, wellness, and success of Avraham Yonatan ben Chana, his family, and his entire unit.

    To donate to Chayal Yoni's unit, please give through chabadgi.com/chayalim -MEMO UNIT 222.

    To donate massages, special breakfasts, and manicures to women serving on the "homefront" while their husbands and sons are defending Am Yisrael, visit https://donorbox.org/yam-chemlah and select AMIDA ARMY WOMEN.

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    1 hr and 8 mins