MICHAL HOROWITZ: THE VOICE BEHIND 'ABLE': A TORAH VIEW ON LIVING WITH A DISABILITY' (AUDIO)

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO: JOEY FRIED CORP AND FOGLER, RUBINOFF FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP! Welcome to The Avrum Rosensweig Show. There are some books that inform. There are others that inspire. And then there are those rare books that have the power to change the way we see other people—and ourselves. In this moving and deeply personal conversation, Avrum Rosensweig sits down with renowned educator, speaker, and author Michal Horowitz to discuss her remarkable new book, 'Abled: Living With a Disability, A Torah View.' Born and raised in Toronto and trained as an audiologist, Michal began experiencing severe hearing loss as a young adult. What could have become a story defined by limitation instead became a life of extraordinary purpose, faith, resilience, and Torah teaching. Together, Avrum and Michal explore what it means to live in a hearing world while navigating profound hearing impairment, how Judaism understands disability and human dignity, and why every person—regardless of ability—reflects the image of God. This is a conversation about courage. It is a conversation about faith. And ultimately, it is a conversation about what it truly means to live an abled life. Riveting Moments from This Interview 08:35 — "I felt like my body had betrayed me." Avrum shares the emotional aftermath of his first heart attack, leading to a profound discussion about illness, loss, and identity. 15:40 — The Moment Michal Realized She Was Losing Her Hearing Michal recounts the frightening early signs of hearing loss and the long journey toward diagnosis and acceptance. 24:15 — What Hearing People Don't Understand About Hearing Loss A powerful conversation about loneliness, stigma, exclusion, and the hidden struggles of living with hearing impairment. 36:50 — Can Disability Become a Spiritual Gift? Michal explains how Torah transformed her understanding of suffering, purpose, and human dignity. 49:20 — The Cochlear Implant Debate Michal speaks candidly about her son's success with cochlear implants and why she remains hesitant to undergo the procedure herself. In This Episode • Living with severe hearing loss • The emotional realities of disability • Torah perspectives on dignity and inclusion • Faith, resilience, and personal growth • Tinnitus and speech discrimination • Cochlear implants and medical technology • Parenting, teaching, and inspiring others • Seeing God's image in every human being If you enjoyed this conversation, please Like, Subscribe, and Share. #MichalHorowitz #HearingLoss #Disability #AbleBook #Torah #Judaism #Faith #HumanDignity #CochlearImplants #AvrumRosensweigShow #MichalHorowitz #HearingLoss #HearingImpairment #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #CochlearImplants #HumanDignity #JewishLife #TorahWisdom #Judaism #FaithAndResilience #SpiritualGrowth #JewishAuthor #JewishEducation #InvisibleDisability #LivingWithDisability #InspirationalStories #ImageOfGod ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @avrumrosensweigshow Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram: / avrumrosensweigshow TikTok: / avrumrosensweig #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow