Stories Of Hope With Tzipora Grodko

In this powerful conversation, Shlome and Henchy share their deeply personal journeys through marriage, divorce, and ultimately finding a second chance at love. Raised in tight-knit Chasidic communities where marriage often happens very young, they open up about what it was like to enter relationships before truly understanding themselves, and how those experiences shaped the rest of their lives. Their story sheds light on the traditional shidduch process, the pressures young people can face, and the emotional realities behind decisions that can affect families for generations.Today, the couple is using what they’ve learned to help others build healthier marriages and stronger families. Drawing from painful lessons and years of personal growth, they speak about communication between parents and children, emotional preparedness for marriage, and the importance of modeling strong relationships at home. Their message is ultimately one of hope: that healing is possible, second chances are real, and with honesty and guidance, the next generation can build deeper, more authentic relationships.To contact Shlome and Henchy, email: kesheremail@gmail.com & henchy7460@gmail.comThis 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

Leo Dee shares the unimaginable story of losing his wife Lucy and daughters Maya and Rina in a Hamas terror attack while traveling in Israel. In this deeply moving conversation, Leo and his wife Aliza open up about grief, resilience, faith, and the long journey toward healing. Leo reflects on how tragedy reshaped his perspective on pain, explaining how learning to understand emotional “triggers” helped him slowly move forward rather than remain stuck in the past. His story reveals a powerful approach to life after loss: accepting the past, choosing the future, and finding purpose even after unimaginable heartbreak.Aliza shares her own journey of navigating over two decades of singlehood, the emotional toll of dating, and the lessons she learned about hope, resilience, and trusting God’s plan. Together, Leo and Aliza discuss rebuilding a life after tragedy, the courage it takes to keep trying when life feels broken, and the importance of honesty, communication, and faith in building a meaningful future. Their story is a remarkable reminder that even in the darkest moments, it is still possible to choose hope and begin again.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

In this episode of Stories of Hope, Rabbi Jamie and Ilana Cowland share the journey that shaped their life’s mission. From London to Israel, they reflect on the pivotal moments that led them to dedicate their lives to bridging gaps within the Jewish world . Rabbi Jamie explains how he realized traditional kiruv models were no longer reaching people the same way , which ultimately led to the creation of Justifi, taking participants around the world to confront real human suffering and awaken a deeper sense of purpose. Ilana speaks about the courage it took to choose conviction over comfort and how that decision changed everything.They also open up about raising idealistic, confident children in a world of comfort and distraction . With honesty and vulnerability, they discuss parenting through struggle, redefining success, and helping children discover their own mission. This conversation is a powerful exploration of purpose, relationships, and living with intention.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______________► Leaders Kids ClothesYou want clothing that looks good. That you can find in coordinating yet age-appropriate styles. That doesn’t break the bank. That you can buy when you need it (and not only 6 months in advance).Leader Kids is for you. real kidswear, for real moms.https://leader-kids.com/?utm_source=storiesofhope&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=stories_of_hope

In this unforgettable episode of Stories of Hope, Clair and Yitzchok share a journey that defies every expectation. From adoption and identity struggles to secret university studies, dangerous relationships, deportation, and a deep spiritual unraveling, Clair’s path took her across continents and cultures before ultimately bringing her back to her roots . Yitzchok’s story runs parallel: divorce, loneliness, unwavering faith, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep believing when the future feels uncertain. Their individual roads were anything but simple, yet every twist led them closer to something neither of them saw coming.What happens when two 38-year-old singles, both carrying full lifetimes of experience, meet at a Shabbos table in Miami? Ten days later, they knew. This episode is about faith through confusion, gratitude through pain, and the courage to keep searching for truth even when it costs you everything. If you’ve ever wondered whether your story still has a chapter waiting to unfold, this conversation will remind you that hope has a way of showing up exactly when it’s meant to.To connect with Yitzchak and Claire:Email: Hello@thepemberleygroup.comInstagram: @claireofpemberleyThis 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______________► Western Wall PrayersIt’s starting next week! 40 days through Purim and Pesach.https://www.westernwallprayers.org?a_aid=689ea0c620351______________► Jewish legacy storiesJewish Legacy Stories preserves real Jewish family histories through thoughtful interviews, archival photos, and legacy films so voices and lessons aren’t lost over time.https://jewishlegacystories.com

In this episode of Stories of Hope, Yisroel and Devorah Feder share the part of marriage most people hide. Married young, disconnected from the start, and eventually separated, they open up about years of struggle, loneliness, public judgment, and the quiet pain their family carried. With honesty and humility, they talk about what it feels like to believe your marriage is broken beyond repair, and the shame that often comes with that reality What makes this conversation powerful is not just that they got back together, but how they did. Through dating each other again, therapy, hard self-reflection, and learning how to truly see one another, Yisroel and Devorah rebuilt something real, slowly and imperfectly. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or afraid that their story is already over. It’s a reminder that hope doesn’t come from pretending things are perfect, it comes from refusing to give up when they’re not To contact Yisroel: marc@jayfeder.comTo contact Devorah: devorah@jayfeder.comThis 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________________► Jewish legacy storiesJewish Legacy Stories preserves real Jewish family histories through thoughtful interviews, archival photos, and legacy films so voices and lessons aren’t lost over time.https://jewishlegacystories.com

In this deeply honest and moving episode, Yisroel Kerner and Elana Kerner share their personal journeys through dating, identity, mental health, and finding each other in Israel. From navigating labels and social pressure to speaking openly about depression, therapy, and self-acceptance, they unpack what it really means to be “ready” for marriage. Their story challenges the boxes people are placed into and highlights how growth, struggle, and authenticity are not obstacles to love, but the very things that lead to it. This conversation is raw, thoughtful, and deeply validating for anyone who has ever felt out of place, pressured by systems, or afraid that their challenges make them “less than.” Yisroel and Elana show how honesty, emotional safety, and respect for each other’s journeys became the foundation of their relationship, and why the right person doesn’t overlook your story, but honors it.To contact Yisroel & Elana Kerner, email: elanakerner@gmail.comThis 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______________► Chesed 24/7 — RUN 24.7Help keep Chesed rooms running in 30 hospitalsJoin the live 5K at American Dream Mall (Feb 22, 2026) or sign up as a raiser—every mile keeps the rooms going.https://run4chesed.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______________► Jewish legacy storiesJewish Legacy Stories preserves real Jewish family histories through thoughtful interviews, archival photos, and legacy films so voices and lessons aren’t lost over time.https://jewishlegacystories.com______________► Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com

This episode of Stories of Hope is a raw and deeply moving conversation with Hadassah and Yossi Chen, who share their journey through unimaginable grief, faith, marriage, and growth after the loss of their daughter, Navi. They speak honestly about navigating childhood illness, loss, bitachon, and how pain can either break a person, or transform them. This is not just a story of loss, but a story of light, resilience, and purpose, and what it means to keep moving forward when life brings you to zero.Lezecher nishmat Nava Ruth bat YosefTo contact Hadassah and Yossi: Hadassahchenproductions@gmail.comThis 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

In this deeply honest episode, Deena Flaks and Kalman Flaks share their raw, unfiltered journeys through years of dating, heartbreak, faith, doubt, and resilience—before finally finding each other later in life.Deena opens up about dating from 19 to 36, going out with over 200 people, navigating pressure, intuition, burnout, and the quiet fear of “maybe something is wrong with me.” Kalman shares his path through community leadership, divorce, public scrutiny, choosing joy, and continuing to build others even when life didn’t go according to plan.Together, they speak candidly about singlehood, delayed marriage, trust in Hashem, emotional clarity, red flags vs. intuition, the damage of gossip, and what actually matters when choosing a partner. This conversation is not about segulos or shortcuts—it’s about faith, patience, self-honesty, and believing you didn’t miss your moment.If you’re single, supporting someone who is, or carrying quiet doubts about your timeline, this episode will make you feel seen.Watch until the end for powerful advice for singles, parents, and anyone struggling with fear, comparison, or loss of hope.To contact Deena and Kalman Flaks:📧 deens611@gmail.comThis 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_____________________► Chesed 24/7 — RUN 24.7Help keep Chesed rooms running in 30 hospitalsJoin the live 5K at American Dream Mall (Feb 22, 2026) or sign up as a raiser—every mile keeps the rooms going.https://run4chesed.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_____________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com

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