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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 1H 40M

Ep. 84 // "When We Run Out of Answers" w/ R' Gershon Schusterman

from Homesick for Lubavitch · host Homesick for Lubavitch

Reb Gershon Schusterman grew up in Brooklyn and today lives in Los Angeles.Almost forty years ago he was on shlichus in Long Beach, California when his first wife and mother of their eleven children suddenly passed away.In the years since he remarried, raised his children and continued to build his life, but he has also spent his time thinking about the religious and chassidic approach processing tragedy.Not just what the texts say about it, but what they can't say, the space of faith that is beyond answers.In this episode we discuss his upbringing and how it framed his approach to dealing with personal tragedy.____His book, "Why God Why" can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Heaven-When-Hurts-Like/dp/0826608469____Support this podcast at: https://www.hflpodcast.com/donateIf you would like to sponsor an episode or advertise on the podcast please reach out to [email protected]____This week's episode is brought to you by "This World Is A Garden," a new film and live concert production by Yuvla Media based on the Rebbe's first talk, Bosi Lgani.Combining beautiful cinematography with a live performance by a string quartet, this production is a meditation on hope and holding on to a vision even as time passes by.Now you can bring this groundbreaking experience of Bosi Lgani to your community.For more info please visit: ⁠https://www.yuvlamedia.com/thisworldisagarden____Homesick for Lubavitch is a project of Yuvla Media.Bentzi Avtzon is a filmmaker who specializes in telling the stories of thoughtful and heartfelt organizations. Business inquiries only: [email protected] with BentziWebsite | ⁠https://www.yuvlamedia.com

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