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“The World’s Most Outspoken Rabbi”
Rabbi Schochet shares his journey of defying expectations, embracing authenticity, and learning to crawl out of the shadow of his towering father.
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Rabbi Yitzchok Schochet is the rabbi of Mill Hill Synagogue, London, UK. He is also a member of the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet and chairman of the Rabbinical Council. Named by The Jewish Telegraph as one of the ten most influential rabbis in the United Kingdom, Schochet is a regular panelist and a columnist for various publications and lectures extensively throughout the world. He and his wife Chani – a London native – have five children.
Chana Weisberg is host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast and curator of advanced learning experiences on Chabad.org. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.
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3 Comments
Rachel
Jerusalem
August 20, 2025
This was a phenomenal interview! Rabbi Shochet - you are an inspiration for all yidden out there. The pride, the efforts, the courage are lessons for us to learn. And not just saying it but living it. Thank you so much Chana! Reply
Uri Yitzchak
August 17, 2025
Thank you both for such an incredible interview.! Reply


Chana,
I enjoyed this interview so much. Your cousin is strong in his faith and not afraid to speak his mind. I look forward to reading his book.