The Boy From the Outback
Artist Yitzchok Moully shares his journey from an Australian commune to Crown Heights, his Chassidic-inspired art, and how creativity ignites Jewish pride and resilience.
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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.
Born in rural Australia, and raised by his mother in Brooklyn, NY, Yitzchok Moully is a full-time artist who travels the world, sharing his love of Judaism through color. As both an artist and a rabbi, he brings together the deep values of Judaism and the creative energy of contemporary art.
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Dina Elis
November 19, 2025
Thank you for another inspirational interview! Reply
Deanne
u. s.
November 14, 2025
I hope the October 7 memorial is soon a reality. I looked it up on his website and it is incredible. Reply
Chaya
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via JewishTV iOS
November 12, 2025
16:16 I wonder if HaShem outsources tasks to angels and in some Infinite sense focuses on us by Himself.🫶 Reply
Chaya
FL
via JewishTV iOS
November 12, 2025
16:16 I wonder if HaShem outsources tasks to angels and in some Infinite sense focuses on us by Himself.🫶 Reply
Meryl
Brooklyn
November 11, 2025
Dear Chana,
I’m inspired by the vibrant colors and spiritual depth of Rabbi Moully and his art, as well as the color and depth which you consistently bring to these amazing interviews (with these extraordinary stories) every week. Thank you so much.
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Great interview! I can’t wait to look up his website.