He Lost Both Legs Days Before Coming Home. Today He Dances.

He Lost Both Legs Days Before Coming Home. Today He Dances.

June 18, 2026 · 1h 55m

About this episode

Liraz Zeira shares his inspiring journey of resilience and transformation after losing both legs, shaped by his experiences in the military and spiritual exploration.

Discover the story behind Liraz Zeira, a man shaped by war, faith, resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering search for truth. In this fascinating, emotional, and deeply inspiring episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Liraz to explore a life that has taken him from elite Israeli military service, to years of spiritual searching across India, China, and Southeast Asia, to becoming a Chabad rabbi, educator, and community leader in the heart of Jerusalem. Raised in Israel with a remarkable family history stretching back to pre-state Israel and Holocaust survivors, Liraz shares stories of serving in one of the Israeli army's most elite units, witnessing the Gaza disengagement firsthand, and spending years searching for meaning through Buddhism, Hinduism, meditation, philosophy, and life on the road before unexpectedly finding himself pulled back toward Judaism. The conversation explores identity, purpose, suffering, resilience, marriage, parenting, leadership, spirituality, and the difference between sadness and growth. Liraz offers a unique perspective on how life's most difficult moments can become opportunities for transformation, a philosophy that…

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