What does it really mean to give a part of yourself… to someone you’ve never even met? 💭 In this heart-squeezing, soul-stretching episode, we’re diving deep into two extraordinary stories of kindness that go way beyond comfort zones.

💇‍♀️ First, meet Binah, a 12-year-old girl from Yerushalayim who’s donated her hair not once, not twice, but FOUR times since she was just 4! Her mission? To bring simcha and confidence to children going through chemo. 💕 “It says mitzvah goreres mitzvah,” she reminds us. “If you do one mitzvah, it helps you do more.”

🧠 Then get ready for Menucha and her inkredible Daddy, who donated his kidney through Renewal to a total stranger. 😲 Seven years later, the impact is still rippling through their lives and their community. “It was the first time in my life I felt pain that I knew was good,” he says. “Every ounce of it went to save someone else’s life.” 😭

This episode is all about chesed that costs—the kind that’s not always easy, but totally transforms you from the inside out. Because at the end of the day, these aren’t just stories about hair or kidneys… they’re about what it means to be part of one big Jewish family. 🫶

✨ Whether you’re ready to jump into your own big act of kindness, or you just want to be inspired by what real giving looks like — this one’s for you.

🗣️ As Menucha puts it best:

“Try to do the chesed that’s harder for you… and you’ll get even more schar.”

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Visit inkrediblekids.org/unmuted to get your tickets for "Unmuted: The Experience" - an immersive celebration for families featuring Benny Friedman, Joey Newcomb, Moshe Tischler, Ari Kunstler, the Mendy Hershkowitz Band, hosted by Simcha on Wheels on June 24th at the Ritz Theater, New Jersey.

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We explore friendship and emotional well-being through conversations with two sets of special guests who share powerful insights on maintaining happiness even when others aren't kind.

• Emma and Ada demonstrate how friendship can thrive despite attending different schools by making intentional time for each other
• Best friends don't need to be exclusive – having other friendships is healthy and necessary
• The Fishmans share how their popular "Bucket Filler" books originated from Nechama's kindergarten bullying experience
• Everyone has an invisible emotional bucket that fills with good feelings when full and empties when sad
• When someone is mean, it's because their bucket is empty – understanding this helps you not take it personally
• Filling others' buckets through kindness automatically fills your own bucket too
• Being "bully-proof" means staying happy despite others' unkindness
• Finding people who make you feel good is more important than forcing yourself into unfriendly groups
• Simple acts like smiles and compliments can significantly impact someone's day
• Parents should work through schools rather than directly contacting bullies' parents

🎧Remember to send all responses, questions, comments, and ideas to ikidspodcast@gmail.com.

🎧Make sure to follow InKredible Kids on your favorite podcasting app, so you never miss an episode. Be sure to rate the podcast⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and drop a review!

🎧Explore our website: https://inkrediblekids.org/

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Visit inkrediblekids.org/unmuted to get your tickets for "Unmuted: The Experience" - an immersive celebration for families featuring Benny Friedman, Joey Newcomb, Moshe Tischler, Ari Kunstler, the Mendy Hershkowitz Band, hosted by Simcha on Wheels on June 24th at the Ritz Theater, New Jersey.
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Check out "The Bucket Fillers" books on their website: https://thebucketfillers.com/order

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Meet Yaakov Ray, an 11-year-old from Chicago with an extraordinary mission to interview Holocaust survivors and preserve their stories for future generations. What started as a chance encounter with one survivor has evolved into a profound journey of documenting history while forming meaningful friendships with these elderly witnesses to one of history's darkest chapters.

• Yaakov has interviewed 35 Holocaust survivors in just one year
• He meticulously documents each story through notes, recordings, and photographs
• Beyond collecting testimonies, he forms genuine friendships with survivors
• Many survivors are lonely and deeply appreciate his visits and regular calls
• Yakov organizes monthly Zoom calls for other kids to meet Holocaust survivors
• He's compiling all interviews into a book to be published in about a year and a half
• When faced with rejection from one survivor who thought he was too young, Yakov showed remarkable maturity in understanding
• His mission demonstrates that anyone, regardless of age, can make a meaningful difference

Don't forget to visit inkrediblekids.org/unmuted to get your tickets for "Unmuted: The Experience" - an immersive celebration for families featuring Benny Friedman, Joey Newcomb, Moshe Tischler, Ari Kunstler, the Mendy Hershkowitz Band, hosted by Simcha on Wheels on June 24th at the Ritz Theater, New Jersey.

Support the show