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

  1. I Dated a Palestinian Man… Then Married an Orthodox Jew

    3D AGO

    I Dated a Palestinian Man… Then Married an Orthodox Jew

    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: @claireofpemberley This episode was brought you in part by: ►PZ Deals Download The PZ Deals App and Never Pay Full Price Again https://app.pz.deals/install/soh ______________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushkapp.cc/soh ______________ ► Western Wall Prayers It’s starting next week! 40 days through Purim and Pesach. https://www.westernwallprayers.org?a_aid=689ea0c620351 ______________ ► Jewish legacy stories Jewish 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

    1h 7m
  2. They Thought Divorce Was Inevitable, Then Everything Changed

    FEB 16

    They Thought Divorce Was Inevitable, Then Everything Changed

    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.com To contact Devorah: devorah@jayfeder.com This episode was brought you in part by: ► PZ Deals Download The PZ Deals App and Never Pay Full Price Again https://app.pz.deals/install/soh ________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushkapp.cc/soh ________________ ► Jewish legacy stories Jewish 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

    1h 7m
  3. She Told Him About Her Depression on the FIRST Date

    FEB 9

    She Told Him About Her Depression on the FIRST Date

    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.com This episode was brought you in part by: ► PZ Deals Download The PZ Deals App and Never Pay Full Price Again https://app.pz.deals/install/soh ______________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushkapp.cc/soh ______________ ► Chesed 24/7 — RUN 24.7 Help keep Chesed rooms running in 30 hospitals Join 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 Siyum Thousands 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 stories Jewish 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 Biza Delight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations. https://www.pizzabiza.com

    1h 14m
  4. What Losing a Child Taught Us About God | Hadassah and Yossi Chen | Stories of Hope

    FEB 2

    What Losing a Child Taught Us About God | Hadassah and Yossi Chen | Stories of Hope

    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 Yosef To contact Hadassah and Yossi: Hadassahchenproductions@gmail.com This episode was brought you in part by: ► PZ Deals Download The PZ Deals App and Never Pay Full Price Again https://app.pz.deals/install/soh ________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushkapp.cc/soh ________________ ►Pizza Biza Delight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations. https://www.pizzabiza.com

    1h 3m
  5. When Dating Doesn’t Work for 17 Years | Deena and Kalman Flaks | Stories of Hope

    JAN 26

    When Dating Doesn’t Work for 17 Years | Deena and Kalman Flaks | Stories of Hope

    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.com This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals Download the app and never pay full price again! https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp _____________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful _____________________ ► Chesed 24/7 — RUN 24.7 Help keep Chesed rooms running in 30 hospitals Join 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 Chayim When 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 Biza Delight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations. https://www.pizzabiza.com

    1h 8m
  6. She Almost Gave Up on Marriage | Nadav and Michal Slovin | Stories of Hope with Tzipora Grodko

    JAN 19

    She Almost Gave Up on Marriage | Nadav and Michal Slovin | 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.com 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 made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals Download the app and never pay full price again! https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp  _________________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful _________________________ ► B’Sefer Chayim When 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 Siyum Thousands 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 Biza Delight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations. https://www.pizzabiza.com

    1h 12m
  7. How She Survived Losing Two Husbands in Completely Different Ways | Simi Polonsky | Stories of Hope with Tzipora Grodko

    JAN 12

    How She Survived Losing Two Husbands in Completely Different Ways | Simi Polonsky | Stories of Hope with Tzipora Grodko

    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 Deals Download The PZ Deals App and Never Pay Full Price Again https://app.pz.deals/install/soh ___________________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushkapp.cc/soh ___________________________ ►Pizza Biza Delight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations. https://www.pizzabiza.com ___________________________ ►Shas 4 Shidduchim Shas 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 Chayim When 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 Plus Meaningful 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

    1h 9m
  8. I Cried Every Day After Getting Married | Jenna and Justin Maio | Stories of Hope with Tzipora Grodko

    JAN 5

    I Cried Every Day After Getting Married | Jenna and Justin Maio | Stories of Hope with Tzipora Grodko

    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.com For any questions or suggestions please email us at SOH@meaningfulminute.org This episode is sponsored by: ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushkapp.cc/soh ___________________________ ►Pizza Biza Delight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations. https://www.pizzabiza.com ___________________________ ►Shas 4 Shidduchim Shas 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 Plus Meaningful 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

    1h 3m
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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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