The Story Behind the Song. Shine a Little Light.

Despite facing one of life’s most difficult challenges, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz continues to inspire all those who come in contact with him to greater joy and faith.

Diagnosed four years ago with bulbar onset, a dreaded form of ALS, “Rabbi Yitzi”, as he is affectionately known, is now 95% paralyzed and no longer able to speak or breathe on his own.

Before his diagnosis, Rabbi Yitzi, his wife Dina and their seven children, were Chabad emissaries in Temecula, California for 14 years.

You can help Yitzi shine a little light by giving what you can at http://www.hurwitzfamilyfund.com

To read Yitzi’s inspiring weekly blog, visit http://yitzihurwitz.blogspot.com

Video Credits

Produced & Directed by Chaim Marcus

Edited: by Lev Vertov & Yankee Teitelbaum

DP: Josh Saltzman, Abe Raphael & Mendy Pellin

Photo Credits: Zalmy Berkowitz, David Cohen, Hurwitz Family

Chabad Telethon footage courtesy of Chabad of California

Thanks to Robb Bindler & Yossi Margolin

Very special thanks to Yankee Teitelbaum.

Dedicated with love to Rabbi Yitzi & Dina Hurwitz