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Stories Of Hope With Tzipora Grodko

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There’s nothing more inspiring than seeing relatable stories of struggle. When things seem impossible & Hashem reveals that things are ALWAYS possible. The unknown of dating can bring distress, fear, and pain. That’s why, we’ve collected stories of couples who against all odds and beliefs, were brought together through the clear divine ordination of Hashem. These stories allow you to shift your mindset from despair into hope This Is Stories of Hope

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62:33

She Built a Lifeline for Others While Walking Her Own...

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2025/12/29

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

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71:34

She Made the Shidduch Happen—Then Passed Away

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2025/12/22

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

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58:40

They Met While She Was Fighting Cancer | Aaron &...

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2025/12/15

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

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78:10

The Baby We Were Told to Terminate | Stories of Hope...

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2025/12/08

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 —

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75:34

“I Died for 30 Seconds” — And It Changed Everything”...

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2025/12/01

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 ✨

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69:51

He Survived Vietnam. She Survived Heartbreak. Then...

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2025/11/24

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

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82:28

He Was Almost Pronounced Dead — What Happened Next...

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2025/11/17

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

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67:28

She Dated for 12 Years… Then This Happened | Stories...

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2025/11/10

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

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66:06

The Flight Delay That Changed Two Lives Forever |...

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2025/11/03

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

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68:36

Two Divorces, Four Kids, One Weekend: A Story of Hope...

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2025/10/26

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

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86:03

She Said No… and I Still Knew We’d Marry | That...

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2025/10/19

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

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77:42

From Nightclubs to The Kotel: Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen on...

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2025/09/28

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

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63:23

From Church to Chuppah | Yosef Daniel and Jezliah...

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2025/09/14

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

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61:12

She Waited Until 36. He Lost Everything. Then...

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2025/09/07

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

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70:44

Building Family, Faith & an Empire: The Story of Dini...

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2025/08/31

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

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65:54

From Secular to Soulmates: Jessica & Lenny’s Journey...

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2025/08/24

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

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80:02

From Hospital Rooms to Chuppah: Chana Hindy & Yossi...

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2025/08/17

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

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63:08

"I Gave Him A Second Chance, and Then Married Him!"

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2025/08/10

In this heartwarming episode of Stories of Hope, Ami and Eric Feinstein share their remarkable love story — from blind dates and missed connections to building a beautiful marriage of over two decades.They open up about: - Their unique paths to becoming religious- The persistence (and second chances!) that brought them together- Lessons from navigating shidduchim as baalei teshuva- The mentors, mindset shifts, and faith that made all the difference- Wisdom from 20 years of marriage,

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16:01

When The Wait Becomes The Wound: Raw Honesty On Being...

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2025/08/03

In this special Stories of Hope episode, Tziporah Grodko sits down with a fellow single woman for a raw, honest conversation about waiting, mourning, and holding on to faith when life doesn’t go as planned.But this is just the beginning.The full, unfiltered episode — along with exclusive Stories of Hope content and livestreams — is available only for PLUS members.🎧 Watch the full episode now at:👉 www.SOH.plus

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83:10

This Interview Will Change How You Think About...

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2025/07/27

In one of the most powerful and groundbreaking episodes of Stories of Hope, we sit down with Estee and Dovi Greenbaum—an extraordinary couple reshaping what divorce, remarriage, and co-parenting can look like. Both previously married with children, Estee (a divorce attorney) and Dovi open up about their personal journeys through pain, healing, and ultimately, growth.What makes their story remarkable? Their blended family model includes harmony, mutual respect, and even close friendships

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