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8th Day music star Shmuel Marcus is actually a full-time Chabad rabbi in a distant community. Here's how he stays inspired and makes it all work.
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Rabbi Shmuel Marcus is the director of Chabad of Los Alamitos & Cypress in California. Rabbi Marcus is also an author and a popular music artist.
Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org and host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.
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MM March 1, 2025

nice Reply

Rochelle Israel January 9, 2025

Relatable words...'when you go up all those stairs...just give it all you've got...' love it!!! 'A little bit of Moses in me...' 'it's your life and it's worth living...' yes relatable and inspiring, thank you! Reply

Patrick Lynch January 8, 2025

How did they come up with the name 8th Day? Reply

Patrick Lynch January 10, 2025
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I looked it up, they got it from Shemini Atzeret . I have also come up with an 8th day, I got it from the Sign of Jonah. Reply

mendel lapine columbia mo February 26, 2025
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Or maybe from Acharon Shel Pesach Reply

Josef January 8, 2025

I am a member of Chabad of Los Alamitos and Rabbi Marcus is our Rabbi. As you saw in the interview, Rabbi Marcus is truly genuine and authentic. What a blessing to have him as our Rabbi in our community. Reply

Rick new york, usa January 6, 2025

awesome vibe! thank you for your interviews Reply

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