Stories Of Hope With Tzipora Grodko

They waited. They struggled. They almost walked away—more than once.After 12+ years of painful dating, self-doubt, fear, therapy, and deep inner work, Michal and Nadav finally found each other in the most unexpected way. This is not a fairy tale. It’s a raw, honest conversation about loneliness, faith, surrender, rejection, healing, and why the journey doesn’t end when you get engaged.If you’ve ever felt “behind,” broken, or afraid it may never happen—this story is for you.You can reach out to Nadav and Michal via email: Nadavslovin@gmail.com and Michalslovin@gmail.comTo contact Tzipora Grodko with suggestions, comments or questions, you can email: SOH@meaningfulminute.org or message her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tziporagrodko This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors:► PZ DealsDownload the app and never pay full price again!https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp _________________________► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedakahttps://pushkapp.cc/meaningful_________________________► B’Sefer ChayimWhen you get married—or marry off a child—you plan for the future. You make thoughtful choices. You lay the foundation for what comes next. Life insurance is one of the cheapest, simplest, smartest things you can do.Life insurance isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a basic.www.bseferchayim.org    _________________________► Torat Imecha - Nach Yomi SiyumThousands of Jewish women worldwide are completing a two-year Nach Yomi journey. Celebrate the Torat Imecha Nach Yomi Siyum on February 15 in Woodmere, NY—or at local siyumim in Boston, Chicago, Boca, and Phoenix.https://go.ou.org/siyum26_________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com

In this powerful episode, Simi Polonsky, shares her journey through love, devastating loss, widowhood, remarriage, divorce, and rebuilding life with faith and honesty.She speaks openly about grief, anger at Hashem, motherhood, shame, resilience, and what it truly means to choose life when nothing feels certain.This conversation explores how to live with hope without waiting for things to work out, how to sit with pain without becoming a victim, and how faith can evolve through suffering.A raw, honest discussion about loss, healing, and finding beauty in the middle of the story — not the end.You can follow Simi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofsimi/?hl=en To contact Tzipora Grodko with suggestions, comments or questions, you can email: SOH@meaningfulminute.org or message her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tziporagrodko This episode was brought you in part by:►PZ DealsDownload The PZ Deals App and Never Pay Full Price Againhttps://app.pz.deals/install/soh___________________________► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________►Shas 4 ShidduchimShas for Shidduchim gathers hundreds of lomdim to complete Shas in 24 hours as a tremendous z’chus for Jewish singles to find their zivugim.Sponsor a daf for up to 3 people in need of a shidduch. A lomed is then assigned to learn in the z'chus of the names you submit.www.Shas4shidduchim.org ___________________________► B’Sefer ChayimWhen you get married—or marry off a child—you plan for the future. You make thoughtful choices. You lay the foundation for what comes next. Life insurance is one of the cheapest, simplest, smartest things you can do.Life insurance isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a basic.www.bseferchayim.org    ___________________________►Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.www.soh.plus 

What happens when two ambitious, thoughtful Jews—raised with identity but not observance—begin asking deeper questions about truth, purpose, and God? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Jenna and Justin share their journeys back to Judaism, from college campuses and law school to Israel, yeshiva, marriage, and parenthood.They open up about the beauty and the struggle of becoming religious, navigating dating as baalei teshuva, building a marriage rooted in faith, and confronting real-life challenges like postpartum depression, identity shifts, career pressure, and spiritual comparison. With wisdom, vulnerability, and warmth, Jenna and Justin reflect on mentors, slow and sustainable growth, daily consistency, and what it truly means to serve Hashem in the trenches of everyday life.This episode is for anyone who’s searching, growing, questioning, or simply trying to live with more intention—right where they are. You can contact Jenna and Justin Maio via email: jenna@modernjewishgirl.comFor any questions or suggestions please email us at SOH@meaningfulminute.orgThis episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________►Shas 4 ShidduchimShas for Shidduchim gathers hundreds of lomdim to complete Shas in 24 hours as a tremendous z’chus for Jewish singles to find their zivugim.Sponsor a daf for up to 3 people in need of a shidduch. A lomed is then assigned to learn in the z'chus of the names you submit.www.Shas4shidduchim.org ___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.www.soh.plus 

What does it mean to create hope while still living in pain?In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, Haddasa Manela shares her extraordinary journey of building and leading Bonei Olam of Florida while navigating more than a decade of infertility and loss. Instead of waiting for her own “happy ending,” Hadassah chose to act — raising millions of dollars, funding treatments for countless couples, and helping bring over 100 babies into the world.With vulnerability, clarity, and courage, Haddasa speaks about grief, bitterness, faith, taking breaks, setting boundaries, and finding purpose even when the answers don’t come. This episode is not about easy miracles or neat resolutions — it’s about resilience, honesty, and the quiet strength of continuing to show up.If you’ve ever felt unseen, stuck in waiting, or unsure how to keep moving forward when life doesn’t unfold as planned, this conversation will make you feel understood — and less alone.You can reach out via email: Haddasamanela@gmail.com or Boneiolamflorida@gmail.com Or follow Hadassa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bydaza or via email: https://www.instagram.com/boneiolam_floridafor more information visit: www.Charidy.com/knockoutwww.Boneiolam.org/floridaThis episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________►Shas 4 ShidduchimShas for Shidduchim gathers hundreds of lomdim to complete Shas in 24 hours as a tremendous z’chus for Jewish singles to find their zivugim.Sponsor a daf for up to 3 people in need of a shidduch. A lomed is then assigned to learn in the z'chus of the names you submit.www.Shas4shidduchim.org ___________________________►JCCGCI Holocaust Survivors Need You Now!For over 50 years, JCCGCI is one of the largest providers of Holocaust survivor support services in the world. Their programs are designed to help survivors maintain their independence and dignity while living in their own homes. There are approximately 10,000 Holocaust survivors living in New York City today- and every day, JCCGCI sees survivors struggling to afford food, heat, medical care, transportation, and homecare. They cannot wait.👉Please Donate and Support the Light Up Their Lives campaign at:www.JCCGCI.org/lightuptheirlives 

In this deeply moving and honest conversation, Chana and Meir Horowitz share a story that unfolds at the intersection of love, loss, faith, and resilience.They take us through their very first dates, their vastly different backgrounds, and the powerful connection they felt almost instantly — only to have everything change when Chana’s mother suddenly passed away in the middle of their dating journey. What followed was grief, uncertainty, and some of the hardest questions a couple can face early on: Do we continue? Can we hold space for pain and still build a future?Together, Chana and Meir speak candidly about navigating shidduchim through loss, dating while grieving, choosing love in the face of fear, and how struggle can become a source of profound depth and light. Chana also opens up about her journey through an eating disorder, healing, and self-worth — offering hope and guidance to anyone silently struggling.This episode is raw, compassionate, and deeply validating for anyone who has faced heartbreak, loss, or felt “too broken” to be loved. It’s a conversation about choosing life, choosing growth, and trusting that even the hardest descents can lead to the greatest ascents. You can contact Chana and Meir via email: Info.dayinmyjewishlife@gmail.com and zackhorowitzwfs@gmail.com and you can find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayinmyjewishlife/ This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________►Shas 4 ShidduchimShas for Shidduchim gathers hundreds of lomdim to complete Shas in 24 hours as a tremendous z’chus for Jewish singles to find their zivugim.Sponsor a daf for up to 3 people in need of a shidduch. A lomed is then assigned to learn in the z'chus of the names you submit.www.Shas4shidduchim.org ___________________________►JCCGCI - Holocaust Survivors Need You Now!For over 50 years, JCCGCI is one of the largest providers of Holocaust survivor support services in the world. Their programs are designed to help survivors maintain their independence and dignity while living in their own homes. There are approximately 10,000 Holocaust survivors living in New York City today- and every day, JCCGCI sees survivors struggling to afford food, heat, medical care, transportation, and homecare. They cannot wait.👉Please Donate and Support the Light Up Their Lives campaign at:www.JCCGCI.org/lightuptheirlives 

What happens when two young adults — both raised secular in Montreal — suddenly feel like something is missing? And what happens when one of them, at only 21, is diagnosed with a massive tumor and told she has Hodgkin’s lymphoma?In this deeply moving episode of Stories of Hope, Amanda and Aaron share their intertwined journeys of loss, searching, healing, faith, and love. Their story begins with tragedy, continues across continents, leads them through Israel’s streets and hospital corridors, and ultimately brings them home — spiritually and literally.Amanda opens up about losing her best friend in a tragic accident, years of anxiety, and the moment a cancer diagnosis led her not to bitterness but to profound clarity and connection with God. Aaron describes searching for meaning across Southeast Asia, only to discover that the spark he was chasing had been inside him all along. Their paths collided at exactly the right moment — with unmistakable signs that their meeting was divinely orchestrated.Today, the two of them run an unofficial Chabad house for friends who are seeking warmth, Shabbos, community, and authenticity. Their home overflows with guests, music, and meaning. You can contact Aaron and Amanda via email:  sarahrivahspiro@gmail.com or connect via instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandadawnspiro This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________►  ReKindleThis film presents the powerful, deeply personal accounts of two survivors of the Café Rimon double suicide bombing in Jerusalem. This documentary is a tribute to the lives lost, the resilience of those who survived, and the enduring human capacity to rebuild—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through Nochi Krohn’s and Ovadia Waxler’s story, viewers witness the lasting impact of terror and the extraordinary strength required to keep choosing life, day after day.Exclusively available via Meaningful Minute Plus:www.soh.plus

When Malka and Yaakov walked into the studio, no one knew the magnitude of the story they were about to reveal. What began as a routine pregnancy quickly spiraled into fear, medical crises, heartbreak, and impossible decisions — including being told by doctors and rabbinic leadership to terminate.But something inside Malka said no.In this raw, emotional and deeply moving episode, the Slatus family shares their journey of faith, fear, resilience, and the miraculous life of their son, Shaya — a child with Down syndrome who survived life-threatening heart defects, repeated hospitalizations, and surgeries that doctors doubted would help.This episode is for anyone who has ever faced the unknown, battled inner conflict, or questioned their strength. Their courage will change the way you look at special-needs parenting, faith, and what it means to show up for the people you love — even when the world tells you not to.You can reach out to Malka and Yaakov Slatus via email: Malka.slatus1@gmail.com and  emerald5736@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________►  ReKindleA new documentary exclusively on Meaningful Minute PlusComing Dec. 13th!www.soh.plus

In this raw, deeply emotional interview, Kayla shares her near-death experience, religious trauma, postpartum depression, and the moment she thought she no longer believed in Judaism. At the same time, Shmuel — a rabbi — reveals what it was like to stay married while watching his wife lose her faith.Together, they walk us through:✨ Kayla’s clinical death and what she experienced on “the other side” ✨ How trauma, doubt, and anger at God pushed her to rebuild her relationship with Hashem ✨ The conflicts, fear, and love inside a marriage where two people choose completely different religious paths ✨ Shmuel’s “Red Line System” — the tool that saved their marriage ✨ How they’re raising children with honesty, curiosity, and spiritual autonomy ✨ Why most couples give up too soon — and how to reconnect even when your values changeTheir story is messy, human, hilarious, painful, and unbelievably hopeful. From rebuilding trust to reshaping their identities, from navigating Shabbos under one roof to opening their home to struggling teens—this episode is an emotional roller coaster with a soul.If you’ve ever questioned your path, your faith, or your relationship, this conversation will hit deep. This is Stories of Hope at its most honest.You can follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questioningtheanswers?igsh=MXh5NTJxdWJ6NHpxZQ==  and Shmuel here: https://www.instagram.com/nishmasi_online / https://www.youtube.com/@Nishmasi For more information about the organization ‘The Vaad’ that Kayla founded to help Agunos visit https://vaadlinyaneiigun.org/ as well as in this article: https://mishpacha.com/hope-unchained/ This weeks episode is sponsored by Tzipora’s brother and sister-in-law Noach and Michal Grodko, of Adina Las Vegas in loving memory of Michal’s brother Mordy, Morrdechai Ben Dan Zev Moshe A”H, in honor of his first Yartzheit. Mordy had a deep love for connecting with people, with HASHEM  and with the deeper truths in life. He asked real questions, he cared deeply, and he lived with sincerity and authenticity. Anyone who crossed his path felt uplifted by his warmth, and his light continues to shine through the people whose lives he touched. May his neshama have an AliyaThis episode is also sponsored by:► Nafshi A musical evening with Shulem Lemmer, Benny Friedman, Joey Newcomb, Yehuda Green and Eli Marcus: This is Nafshi!7th of December at Kings Theater!https://colelchabad.events/mm ___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus--------Editor: Sruly Saftlas

On this week’s episode of Stories of Hope, host Tzipora Grodko sits down with Ronni and Gavriel Rabin — a couple whose love story feels like it was written in Heaven. She was a divorced grandmother rediscovering herself. He was a widower, a Vietnam veteran, a convert to Judaism, and absolutely not looking for love. But one unexpected phone call — sparked by a charity donation — set off a chain of events neither of them could have imagined.What followed? Lightning-bolt moments, cross-country conversations, a first meeting straight out of a movie, and a love that blossomed at ages 79 and 67. Their journey spans Montana cabins with no electricity, spiritual awakenings, deep loss, and ultimately, a miraculous second chance at love.This is a story about timing, faith, courage… and the magic that happens when you stay open to the unexpected.You can reach Ronni and Gavriel via email: Ronni.Rabin@gmail.comThis episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushka.cc/___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus

In this profoundly moving conversation, Chaya and Shmily Morgenstern open up about their journey through love, loss, and resilience. From navigating the Chasidic dating world and living with Kallmann syndrome to surviving a near-fatal car accident and rebuilding life after traumatic brain injury, their story is one of courage, faith, and unshakable authenticity. Together, they reveal how vulnerability and realness — not perfection — form the strongest foundation for love. This episode is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, healing and connection are possible when we lead with honesty, gratitude, and hope.You can reach out via email to Chaya: Chayam7750@gmail.com Shmilisings@gmail.com and Shmily: Shmilisings@gmail.com You can listen to Shmily’s song of gratitude after his accident here: https://youtu.be/zp5QjE1DDE8?si=d93tRVq3cM-krZb- And hear his medical story https://youtu.be/jjeNimlWloE?si=sKlEo5qZzNLO4D4m This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushka.cc/___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus

In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Allie and Yehudah open up about their unique journeys through faith, love, and perseverance. Allie shares the emotional reality of navigating years of dating in a close-knit community—watching her siblings marry, facing loneliness, and ultimately finding peace and strength within herself. Yehudah, a South African-born Israeli Air Force officer, reveals how his path—from moving countries to embracing vulnerability—led him to meet Allie in the most unexpected way. Together, their story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the beauty of timing that only feels divine in hindsight.You can email Allie at AllieSina93@gmail.com and Yehudah at yehudah@krinkin.co.zaThis episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushka.cc/___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________►Kigel CoachingHave you been trying to lose weight — again and again — only to feel frustrated, tired, and stuck?It’s time to try something different. Meet Rabbi Reuven Kigel, the man behind the Eat Like Chazal 21-Day Challenge — a Torah-based approach to eating that’s transforming lives.In just three weeks, participants have lost up to 10 pounds, reduced medications, and gained energy, clarity, and confidence — all while eating in a way aligned with Chazal’s timeless wisdom.This isn’t another fad diet — it will help you develop a whole new lifestyle.Join the Eat Like Chazal 21-Day Challenge today. For $500, you can transform your life forever.Whatsapp Number for Men: https://wa.me/message/76KJWTKVAG5JJ1Whatsapp Number for Women: https://wa.me/message/KCHVWWWP5WG7J1http://www.thefitjew.com___________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus

In this heartfelt Stories of Hope episode, host Tzipora Grodko sits down with Shushy and Ben Turin — better known as Cooking in Heels and Eating in Flats — to share the incredible story of how fate, faith, and a delayed EL AL flight brought two unlikely souls together.What began as an innocent Wi-Fi request at an airport turned into a 12-hour conversation that changed both their lives. From Shushy’s Brooklyn upbringing and strict seminary world to Ben’s yeshiva years in Israel and dreams of making Aliyah, their paths seemed worlds apart — until divine timing proved otherwise.Through heartbreak, family resistance, and unexpected miracles, they discovered that love isn’t about fitting into a box — it’s about creating your own. Their story reminds us that Hashem’s hand is in every twist, turn, and timing — even when it feels impossible.A tale of courage, faith, and finding your Bashert when you least expect it.This episode is sponsored by:► Western Wall PrayersIt’s starting next week! 40 days to Zos Chanukah. http://www.westernwallprayers.org?a_aid=689ea0c62035____________________► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushka.cc/___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________► Eishet Chayil — The Woman of ValorEishet Chayil is a stunning new book by Rabbi Yossi Marcus that brings King Solomon’s timeless poem to life through the stories of 24 extraordinary Jewish women — from Sarah to Esther and beyond. Featuring original artwork by Israeli artist Lia Baratz, it’s both inspiring and accessible, celebrating the strength and faith of Jewish women across history. Dedicated to the women of Nahal Oz, this bestselling release makes a meaningful gift for any woman of valor.Available now at EishetChayil.com Kehot.comUse code SOH20 for 20% off___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus

Shani thought her story was over. Yochanan was a single dad rebuilding from heartbreak.Two people, both done with hope — until one weekend in Israel changed everything.This is the real story of faith, loss, and second chances.You can contact Shani and Yochanan via email:  Spollack@aish.edu Or Yochananpollack@gmail.com  This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushka.cc/___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________► Eishet Chayil — The Woman of ValorEishet Chayil is a stunning new book by Rabbi Yossi Marcus that brings King Solomon’s timeless poem to life through the stories of 24 extraordinary Jewish women — from Sarah to Esther and beyond. Featuring original artwork by Israeli artist Lia Baratz, it’s both inspiring and accessible, celebrating the strength and faith of Jewish women across history. Dedicated to the women of Nahal Oz, this bestselling release makes a meaningful gift for any woman of valor.Available now at EishetChayil.com Kehot.comUse code SOH20 for 20% off___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus

This week on Stories of Hope, Tzipora sits down with Dani and Raizel Namdar, better known as That Jewish Family, the couple behind the viral account sharing their journey of faith, family, and adventure. From growing up as Chabad shluchim in opposite corners of the world to finding each other through the shidduch system, Dani and Raizel open up about their unlikely love story, what they’ve learned about marriage and purpose, and how they built a life rooted in meaning while sharing it with millions online.This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushka.cc/___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com__________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/___________________________► Eishet Chayil — The Woman of ValorEishet Chayil is a stunning new book by Rabbi Yossi Marcus that brings King Solomon’s timeless poem to life through the stories of 24 extraordinary Jewish women — from Sarah to Esther and beyond. Featuring original artwork by Israeli artist Lia Baratz, it’s both inspiring and accessible, celebrating the strength and faith of Jewish women across history. Dedicated to the women of Nahal Oz, this bestselling release makes a meaningful gift for any woman of valor.Available now at EishetChayil.com Kehot.comUse code SOH20 for 20% off___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus 

What does it take to move from the chaos of late-night clubs and DJ booths to a life of Torah, meditation, and deep inner peace? In this inspiring conversation, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen shares his remarkable journey—from England’s underground music scene to years of wandering Asia in search of meaning, before finding his true home in Israel.Rabbi Dov Ber opens up about the transformative power of meditation and martial arts, his encounters with humility and gratitude in East Asia, and how Judaism reframed everything he had learned about mindfulness and purpose. Together, we explore powerful questions: How do we face inner darkness without fear? What role does pain play in our growth? How do we cultivate kindness toward ourselves and others?This episode goes beyond inspiration; it’s a guide to living more fully. Whether you’re seeking inner calm, healing from struggle, or looking to deepen your spiritual journey, you’ll walk away with insights that are both practical and profound.You can find more information about Rabbi Dov Ber and contact him via his website: www.Rabbidovber.org This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushka.cc/___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com___________________________► Raquel Couture: Your destination for exclusive bridal gowns, evening gowns, and ready to wear dresses. Offering a wide range of prices to suit every budget without compromising on quality or style!⁠ ⁠⁠Follow @raquel_couture on instagram for behind the scenes and to be updated on daily new arrivals!5% off ready to wear and evening-wear when you mention Stories of Hope**Promotion is valid at time of purchaseValid on ready to wear dresses and gown purchaseshttps://www.instagram.com/raquel_couture/Or visit their website https://www.raquelcouture.com___________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus 

What happens when two devoted Christian musicians discover that their path leads not deeper into church life, but straight to Torah and Am Yisrael?In this inspiring conversation, Yosef Daniel and Jezliah Villarreal share their remarkable story—from growing up in Sabbath-keeping churches in Texas and facing the expectations of ministry families, to encounters with Jewish festivals, Messianic movements, and eventually the life-changing realization that Hashem was calling them to Judaism.You’ll hear about:🎶 How music first brought Yosef and Jezliah together🌎 Their upbringing in a unique Christian denomination that already “looked Jewish” in some ways💔 Family struggles, including rejection from their church community🔥 Yosef’s near-death experience that became a spiritual turning point✡️ Their courageous decision to convert, marry under the chuppah, and raise a family as Torah-observant Jews in IsraelThis is a journey of faith, identity, and destiny you don’t want to miss.👉 If their story inspires you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more powerful interviews.You can contact Yosef Daniel and Jezliah Villarreal via email:  jezliahmusic@gmail.com, yosefdanielofficial@gmail.com or find them on instagram: www.instagram.com/@jezliahmusic and www.instagram.com/@yosefdanielmusicThis episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushka.cc/___________________________► Raquel Couture: Your destination for exclusive bridal gowns, evening gowns, and ready to wear dresses. Offering a wide range of prices to suit every budget without compromising on quality or style!⁠ ⁠⁠Follow @raquel_couture on instagram for behind the scenes and to be updated on daily new arrivals!5% off ready to wear and evening-wear when you mention Stories of Hope**Promotion is valid at time of purchaseValid on ready to wear dresses and gown purchaseshttps://www.instagram.com/raquel_couture/Or visit their website https://www.raquelcouture.com___________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus 

After years of heartbreak, waiting, and struggle, Shoshi and Johnny share their incredible story of hope, recovery, and miracles.She thought marriage and children might never come. He hit rock bottom:  divorce, bankruptcy, and addiction. But when they reconnected after 17 years, everything changed.From pain to healing, from surrender to gratitude, their story shows that miracles do happen and that love can be found when the timing is right. Today, they’re married for 14 years, raising six children, and living with deep gratitude every single day.You can contact Shoshi and Johnny via email: Johnnymarkscounselling@gmail.comShoshimarksteaching@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushka.cc/___________________________► Raquel Couture: Your destination for exclusive bridal gowns, evening gowns, and ready to wear dresses. Offering a wide range of prices to suit every budget without compromising on quality or style!⁠ ⁠⁠Follow @raquel_couture on instagram for behind the scenes and to be updated on daily new arrivals!5% off ready to wear and evening-wear when you mention Stories of Hope**Promotion is valid at time of purchaseValid on ready to wear dresses and gown purchaseshttps://www.instagram.com/raquel_couture/Or visit their website https://www.raquelcouture.com___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus 

Dini and Itzik Weinberg open up about their incredible journey of faith, family, and resilience. From their humble beginnings in Jerusalem to building a thriving life and business together in New York, their story is filled with challenges, sacrifices, and powerful lessons. In this conversation, they share what it was like to navigate divorce and second marriages at a young age, how they blended their families into one, and the role of faith and manifesting in helping them build a future they once only dreamed of. Dini reflects on how her passion for wigs started in childhood and grew into a global brand, while Itzik shares the mindset and strength that carried him through some of life’s toughest transitions. Their story is raw, inspiring, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating change, building a family, or chasing a dream.This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushka.cc/___________________________► Raquel Couture: Your destination for exclusive bridal gowns, evening gowns, and ready to wear dresses. Offering a wide range of prices to suit every budget without compromising on quality or style!⁠ ⁠⁠Follow @raquel_couture on instagram for behind the scenes and to be updated on daily new arrivals!5% off ready to wear and evening-wear when you mention Stories of Hope**Promotion is valid at time of purchaseValid on ready to wear dresses and gown purchaseshttps://www.instagram.com/raquel_couture/Or visit their website https://www.raquelcouture.com___________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/______________________________________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.www.soh.plus 

Jessica and Lenny’s story is one of resilience, faith, and the beauty of divine timing. Jessica grew up moving around the world as the daughter of a US military family, eventually becoming more observant. Lenny grew up in Philadelphia in a secular Russian family and found his way to Judaism through friendships, trips to Israel, and years of learning in yeshiva. Both navigated challenges in dating as baalei teshuva until, against all odds, they were matched by artificial intelligence!From transatlantic Zoom dates to a whirlwind engagement after only a week in person, their journey shows how Hashem orchestrates every detail, sometimes in the most surprising ways.Their story is a powerful reminder of hope, growth, and the miracles hidden in everyday life.You can reach Jessica and Lenny via email: Jlpv410@gmail.com Or connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judaismwithjessica/ To contact Tzipora Grodko with suggestions, comments or questions, you can email: SOH@meaningfulminute.org or message her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tziporagrodko This episode is sponsored by:► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushka.cc/___________________________► Raquel Couture: Your destination for exclusive bridal gowns, evening gowns, and ready to wear dresses. Offering a wide range of prices to suit every budget without compromising on quality or style!⁠ ⁠⁠Follow @raquel_couture on instagram for behind the scenes and to be updated on daily new arrivals!5% off ready to wear and evening-wear when you mention Stories of Hope**Promotion is valid at time of purchaseValid on ready to wear dresses and gown purchaseshttps://www.instagram.com/raquel_couture/Or visit their website https://www.raquelcouture.com___________________________► Lalechet  We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.https://www.lalechet.com___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus 

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Chana Hindy and Yossi Tauber open up about their journey—from unexpected medical diagnoses and family challenges to finding each other in the Hasidic shidduch world.They share how a hospital volunteering shift became the unlikely beginning of their love story, the importance of honesty in dating, and how shared values can form the foundation for a strong marriage. Along the way, they discuss breaking stigmas, embracing imperfections, and the four levels of love that can transform a relationship.Whether you’re single, married, or simply inspired by stories of growth and faith, this conversation is filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and hope.This episode is l’zecher nishmas the baby that they both volunteered at:אהרן ע״ה בן מרדכי נ״יYou can reach out to Chana Hindy and Yossi Tauber via: Chanahindytauber@gmail.com or @hopeinhindy on InstagramYossi Tauber: +1 347-304-0510This episode was brought you in part by:► Raquel Couture: Your destination for exclusive bridal gowns, evening gowns, and ready to wear dresses. Offering a wide range of prices to suit every budget without compromising on quality or style!⁠ ⁠⁠Follow @raquel_couture on instagram for behind the scenes and to be updated on daily new arrivals!5% off ready to wear and evening-wear when you mention Stories of Hope**Promotion is valid at time of purchaseValid on ready to wear dresses and gown purchaseshttps://www.instagram.com/raquel_couture/Or visit their website https://www.raquelcouture.com___________________________► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushka.cc/__________________________► Western Wall PrayersDon't Miss This Once-a-Year Tefillah Opportunity! http://www.westernwallprayers.org?a_aid=689ea0c620351 __________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/________________________________► Lalechet  We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.https://www.lalechet.com___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute Plus gives you access to exclusive video series, raw uncut podcast moments, behind-the-scenes with your favorite creators — plus original films, powerful documentaries, and live-streamed conversations you won’t see anywhere else.Www.soh.plus