Testimonials

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Chana's talks are wise, and full of strength, humor and realness. Hearing Chana speak draws people to their deeper truth. Her energy is refreshingly honest to the extent that in her presence, virtual strangers become comfortable and vulnerable with one another in a way that didn't seem possible moments earlier. Who knew that when delving into real life experiences, one can become more full of light? Her talks and writings are an experience that leave her audience thirsting to live a higher reality.

Rebetzin Zahava Angster

“Hearing Chana speak at the BAYT was an uplifting and spiritual experience.

It was educational and informative, while also spurring constructive introspection regarding our own spiritual trajectory.Â

Chana was truly vulnerable in sharing her personal challenges and inspired us with her resilience and Emunah. Chana is skilled beyond her years. Everyone who attends one of Chana's lectures will be so enriched by her teachings.”

Rebetzin Keren Karopkin
Beth Avraham Yosef of Toronto

Beis Rivka High School

Chana's talk in Bies Rivka High School was electric. She had the girls at the edge of their seats, and really impacted them in a genuine way. She shared from her heart and soul, and her words hit the spot so spectacularly with the teens. I highly recommend having Chana talk at any school or women's event. -

Sara Blau is a teacher and extracurricular director at Beth Rivkah High School. She is a wife, mother, and author of several children's books.

“Chana is a wonderful and warm speaker.

Having her speak for any group is inspiring, fun and meaningful.

Regardless of how heavy or light the topic maybe, Chana has her audience engaged, feeling understood and respected.

Chana is open to share her real life journey with humility and faith.

Chana is a pleasure to work with, a pleasure to be with, and a pleasure to listen too

You walk away enriched and in awe.”

Rebetzin Gail Machalowicz
Westmount Shul & Learning center

“Chana Margulies is an incredibly inspiring speaker. I just had her speak for NCSY and Project Inspire and the feedback was from the best I have ever gotten for a speaker.”

Rabbi Leib Irons
Project Inspire Toronto

“Chana speaks from her heart. Her talks are filled with passion, enthusiasm and humour. Even though she has been faced with some significant challenges, she focuses on the positive and all the good in her life. Her faith and optimism are infectious, and will leave you with a sense of gratitude for all the blessings in your life.”

Hennie Black
Jewish Family Experience Director

“We at Michlalah Jerusalem College had the privilege of having Chana speak to our girls.

In all honesty this was a lecture like nothing any of us have heard before. Her genuine truth, Goodness and true will to serve Hashem were so real, that it  penetrated the heart of every girl in the room.

She gave over a very real life message with courage that awed us. The simplicity in how she feels Hashem in every step of the way left its mark on every one.

The girls felt changed like never before. They really felt that her message left them with so much to think about and appreciate in life. They came back with a whole new perspective.

I really would like to recommend Chana to speak in your school. She is beyond powerful. She was life changing for many in different ways.Hatzlacha!”

Mrs. Hanna Shukrun
Michlalah Jerusalem college Director

“Listening to Hannah speak at Neve Jerusalem campus  was an honor – her honesty and sense

of humor resonated with me. To understand my connection with Hannah’s story, it’s

helpful to know that I am a secular Jew, and I don’t consider myself religious. My

curiosity about my religion, its culture and story led me to Neve.

Hannah opened her story by talking about miracles – she reinforced that G-d, faith, and

prayer helped her combat her illness. While I believe that these helped her overcome

her illness, her sagacity, positivity, grace, spirit and optimism similarly played a vital

role. I realize that her faith helped her maintain these indispensable traits, which gave

her the strength to overcome her illness – and subsequently speak to us to share her

story.

The lessons Hannah shared can help anyone encounter any of life’s challenges,

regardless of her sect or even religion. For instance, I plan to adopt Hannah’s mindset

regarding optimistically analyzing situations; learning about things that scare me by

studying and researching; and craftily taking charge of a situation.

Hannah reinforced that life is fleeting and beautiful; and that an optimistic outlook can

be the difference between life and death. Hannah made me laugh and cry. Her story

deserves to be heard, and I truly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to hear her. Thank you”

 Cosette Shachnow
Cshachnow@gmail.com

“It is my sincere pleasure to offer this recommendation on behalf of Chana Margulies . As the President and Chief Executive Officer of NCSY, I have known Chana for ten years. During this time she has proven herself to be an active, involved, responsible and capable member of our organization and an exemplary role model to all those participating in our programs. Chana has been teaching Tefillah, Parsha and Tanya in Chaya Mushka seminary for past three years.

The goal of NCSY is to help youth understand their heritage while encouraging the development of positive self-esteem and effective leadership skills. Chana has good leadership qualities and continuously strives to educate and improve herself in order that she may help others. She is a dedicated, enthusiastic, mature and intelligent person who has shown an active interest in exploring her Jewish heritage and in becoming a productive member of the Jewish community. Chana has a very positive outlook and deep commitment toward Judaism. Chana currently works at Ascent of Safed creating workshops for university, pre army training and Birthright groups. Chana has been sharing her story for the past 5 years.

It is my sincere opinion that Chana Spiro would be a valuable asset to any academic and professional program or organization with whom he chooses to associate. If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me”

 Sincerely,
Rabbi Glenn Black Chief Executive Officer

“I know chana Margulies well personally and she is truly a modern day heroine living a life of moment to moment renewed faith and ready to teach and serve all of G-d’s creation with compassion, positivity, wisdom and love all gained through her intense life experiences and challenges combined with Torah and chassidic teachings.”

Rebetzin Roni Pasternakz
Founder of camp Gan Israel Tzfat

“Chana Spiro came to speak to our seminary girls in Beis Chana tzfas about her personal life's challenges -in particular her battle with cancer -and how she overcomes her struggles with happiness and humor.

She inspired the girls with her bitachon and emunah, as she really lives with it on a daily basis. She also spoke about how challenges are there to make us stronger and help us grow, we just need to utilize them. Hearing these concepts from someone who has been through real tests really brought the point home.

She is very relatable and positive and the girls really connected to her and the message she relayed.

Especially since she is so close to the seminary girls age, the girls were awed and touched by her incredible courage and left the evening feeling very much inspired.

She finds the moments of light and humor in her story, and gives over her message in an upbeat way.”

-Rochel Zalmanov
Madricha, Beit Chana Tzfat

“Hi Chana.  I just want to say thank you for coming to speak to us last night. It was really inspiring to see someone going through a crazy situation with your attitude. I hope I'll get to speak more with you in the future!”

Chana katz

“Hi Chana. First of all I want to say thank you so much for last night. It made such a huge impression on me and definitely strengthened my Emunah in Hashem. I related to some of what you said in a very personal way. Its true that all of us are fighting battles-- some larger then others and all the points you mentioned from Chassidus about struggles and challenges really can be applied to every challenge. I appreciate your opening up my eyes and causing me to see that my challenges are really here to help me grow. Sometimes it takes someone as special as you to do that even though we know. It but hearing it from you made me really KNOW it.  Thank you thank you and thank you. Have a good Shabbos! You definitely added joy to my Shabbos so your Shabbos should be filled with even more joy. I can't tell you how much I respect you as a person with such depth, inner strength, wisdom, humility, and real positivity and joy. Good Shabbos!”

-Rochel Schwartz
Beit chana student

I heard your speech today at Darchei Binah shalosh seudos. I just wanted to let you know how inspiring it was!! I can't believe someone my own age could have as much Emunah as you do!! Is really amazing!! thanks again!! It was nice to meet you!”

Shani Braverman

“Thank you so much for sharing your story with me and my school today. You are so inspiring and special. Your strength and emunah throughout the darkness was incredible to hear. There were times i almost cried. You speak so powerfully. Thank you so much.”

Sara
Darchei Binah student

Thanks for speaking today! And showing me how obsessed Hashem is with  me ;)- L

4. Hi, I'm in Darchei Binah.  Your story is amazing and you potrayed it in the most beautiful way.”

Daniella stern
Darchei Binah student

“Chana!!!!! Hi my name is Carmela I'm in darchei Binah, you spoke to my sem on shabbos :)

First of all I LOVEEEDDD your speech it's beyond inspiring and moving! There's something special that comes from hearing about these stories from someone your own age so that aspect really just added to it!! I really just want to say keep doing what you're doing and spreading your beautiful light to everyone you have the power to change worlds and thank you for changing mine

You're amazing!!!!”

Carmela

“Thank u so so much!! I usually don't rly like speeches but yours was a perfect mix of funny, happy, sad, uplifting, and was full of life lessons!  A family member is fighting cancer now and whenever someone talks about it I don't like it because usually people don't talk about it well. They either make light of it or go to the total opposite and depress people but I walked away from your speech feeling great, validated, and extremely uplifted so thank you for that:)

Also I really really think that you should speak to sick kids or/and their families for an organization like chai lifeline or any other one like that and help other people in my situation! Thanx again:)”

Anonymous

Darchei Binah student

“Chana Is an amazing speaker. She has the ability to inspire, motivate, and amuse others in only a few minutes. By the end of her speech we all wanted to be her best friend! Her essence truly radiates off of her when she speaks”

-shaindle from Darchei Binah