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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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61:59

He Sees Without Eyes. She Saw His Soul.

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2026/03/29

In this powerful conversation, Ellie and Shira Bashvili share their unexpected journey, from a random meeting in Jerusalem to building a life together that defies everything you’d expect on paper. Ellie, who is completely blind, opens up about independence, identity, and why being blind is actually the least interesting thing about him.This episode goes deeper. It’s about how we perceive others, the assumptions we make, and what it really means to connect on a human level. From dating

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62:43

He Left an Abusive Relationship, Then Everything Changed

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2026/03/22

Rachel spent years feeling stuck, watching everyone around her move forward while she was barely getting set up, sometimes just once a year. The constant disappointment took a real toll on her confidence, but one message kept her grounded: everything happens b’zmano, in its right time. Izzy, on the other hand, was coming out of a painful, traumatic relationship that forced him to step back and do real work on himself. When they first met, the timing wasn’t right. Instead of forcing it, they

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69:04

Finding Love Within the Chasidic Dating System

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2026/03/15

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

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71:15

Finding Hope After Unimaginable Loss

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2026/03/08

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

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116:58

The Most Dangerous Dating Mistake

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2026/03/02

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

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67:25

I Dated a Palestinian Man… Then Married an Orthodox Jew

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2026/02/23

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

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66:35

They Thought Divorce Was Inevitable, Then Everything...

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2026/02/16

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

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74:22

She Told Him About Her Depression on the FIRST Date

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2026/02/09

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

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62:46

What Losing a Child Taught Us About God | Hadassah...

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2026/02/02

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

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67:57

When Dating Doesn’t Work for 17 Years | Deena and...

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2026/01/26

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

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72:07

She Almost Gave Up on Marriage | Nadav and Michal...

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2026/01/19

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

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69:06

How She Survived Losing Two Husbands in Completely...

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2026/01/12

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

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63:14

I Cried Every Day After Getting Married | Jenna and...

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2026/01/05

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

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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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