Episode Details

What happens when the stories you grew up with aren’t enough? When the pieces of a legacy feel just out of reach?

Elisheva Pollack Steinbecher was only six years old when her father passed away. She doesn’t really remember him—but the world does. On the eve of his yahrzeit, Elisheva embarks on a deeply personal journey to collect stories about her father, Rabbi Pollack—a legendary teacher known for his passion, wisdom, and love of pranks. She created an email, rabbipollackstories@gmail.com, for those who knew him to share their memories, not just for herself, but for her two boys—especially her oldest, named after his grandfather, who longs to know more.

In this powerful and moving episode, we talk about:

• The importance of preserving legacies and keeping memories alive
• Growing up with a single parent and the impact of loss
• The raw fears and challenges of parenting while processing past grief
• The power of therapy—not just for crisis or trauma, but because everyone deserves an hour to be heard
• PSA’s on what not to say to someone grieving and the true impact of simply showing up

Elisheva, a therapist specializing in geriatrics, shares how her own journey in therapy helped her grieve, heal, and find ways to move forward with meaning. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that loss doesn’t erase love, and honoring the past can illuminate the future.

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