In this powerful clip, Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson takes you on an emotional journey into her childhood. You’ll cry at the plight of a young widower and his five motherless children. You’ll rejoice at a man’s courage and bravery to triumph over tragedy.
Shaindy Jacobson masterfully intertwines three life’s coincidences into one and takes you on a trip down memory lane.
Despite having recently suffered a deep personal loss, her father dances with incredible joy while on Talucha on Simchas Torah, and stirs the soul of a young eye witness. Be inspired as you hear that as a result, nearly twenty years later, this young man is spurred to good actions of his own.
Learn about the power of happiness and of the ripple effect it can have on others that cross our path. Join Shaindy Jacobson as she takes you on a voyage of self reflection and personal growth. You’ll be happy you did.
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful story?…..
hiya shaindy, As an old classmate, i always wondered what your story was – but as kids who even knows how to ask. I think that whilst the moment of losing a mother is always tragic … the dance itself wasn’t so tragic. Your father’s dance was an inspiration to many ~ even generations later!!! Too bad not everything is understood whilst it it happening … but in death many things come to light in this world. It’s a story i needed to hear this tishrei in specific – because of my own struggles to keep happy ןin honour of… Read more »
Shaindele Shaindele even though I heard this from you, listening to you telling this incredible saga brought me to tears. and I’m certain that you did the same for all who were there and continue to inspire hundreds if not thousands of people who will tune in to your incredible talk.I love you, may you and Simon with your wonderful children and grandchildren live a happy healthy wealthy long long life and continue to bring Chassidishe joy to your own family and to Jews across the whole world. surely you will be the catalyst to bring Moshiach Now! Thank you!
Yeah Jacobsons!!!!!!!!!!
I cld really use this– how can I get it to show up on my iPhone?
Shepping much naches from you Sheindy. Couldn’t help but thinking about this story this entire Succot.
thank you for sharing, just beautifull
I heard this story from mrs jacobson when she told it over at nshei convention in Bournemouth, england 13 years ago. I was a sem student back then. I’ve always been inspired by this powerful story and have told it over many times. Thanks for sharing!
Very important lessons!
i clearly recall Shaindys mother
she was a very special women,
she was my mothers friend and i clearly recall my mothers admiration of mrs rashi ganzburg
Its most inspiring to realize that her children follow in her footsteps
what a family…what a daughter and what a father….thank you for sharing your story – it must be so hard…..
and such mesiras nefesh for a mivtzah of the Rebbe is almost unbelievable
Unbelievable
Not show up on cell, where video originally from?
Very touching, inspiring and educating.
beautiful
Shaindy, thank you for sharing such a beautiful and personal story – you are so inspirational! May your father’s memory be for a blessing for us all!