The Extraordinary Life of a Deaf Rebbetzin

June 7, 2026
1h 15m
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When I first heard about Rebbetzin Libbi Kakon, I thought the story would be about a remarkable couple who, despite both being deaf, built a yeshiva for deaf and hearing-impaired students. Then I heard the rest of the story. What I discovered was a woman who refused to let life's challenges define her. Together with her husband, Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Kakon, she helped build a unique yeshiva serving deaf students, raised a family, navigated extraordinary challenges, and continued finding ways to help others. To learn more about Yeshivat Nefesh Dovid or support their work: → https://www.nefeshdovid.com/ ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Colel Chabad: Help Israel's Neediest For over 200 years, Colel Chabad has helped people through some of life's hardest moments. Through food security programs and essential support services, they help families throughout Israel live with dignity and hope. HELP HERE → https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney ► Wheels To Lease: Honest Leasing. No Games. Looking for a new lease? Work with someone you can trust. Sol and the team at Wheels To Lease make the process simple, transparent, and stress-free. → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://wheelstolease.com/inspire ► BF Design: Designed For Reality For over 20 years, BF Design has helped shape frum communities across America through thoughtful, efficient, and practical architectural design. LEARN MORE → https://bfdesign.com ► Feldheim Publishers: Jewish Books That Inspire This month's featured books: • The Amoraim Series https://feldheim.com/amoraim-series+edition-21~Volume~Set • The Sefer Torah Thief https://feldheim.com/the-sefer-torah-thief • A Simple Study of the Jewish Calendar https://feldheim.com/a-simplified-study-of-the-jewish-calendar Comment your favorite moment from this episode for a chance to win this month's Feldheim book bundle. SHOP HERE → https://feldheim.com ► Win a Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, or $50,000 Cash Enter Chesed Chicago's Annual Tesla Raffle for your chance to win the EV of your choice or take the cash instead. ENTER HERE → https://CCraffle.com Use code LCHAIM ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Remember, inspiration is everywhere. Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #judaism #deaf #yeshiva #inspiration #orthodoxjewish #livinglchaim #iftn #resilience #faith