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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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Hila and Nadav Fluss met through Shigurim Balev, a friends-set-up-friends dating initiative that has quietly produced hundreds of engagements in just a few years, and their story shows exactly why the model works. Hila grew up between Israel and South Korea chasing music, theater, and a life she wasn't ready to trade in for marriage, while Nadav spent nearly eight years dating without finding anything serious, always chasing the "Disney moment" instead of the right person. Raised across Israel, the Philippines, Holland, South Africa, and the U.S. as the son of a diplomat, Nadav eventually realized that the spark he kept waiting for wasn't the point, and that real relationships are built through communication and effort rather than instant magic.Together, Hila and Nadav open up about the self-work that got them there: Nadav's realization that he needed to stop leaving the moment things got emotionally difficult, and Hila's decision to evaluate partners rationally before letting herself get swept up in excitement. They talk candidly about the fear of commitment so many daters carry, the value of having a trusted ambassador in your corner instead of facing an overwhelming sea of options alone, and what it actually took to go from "he seems like a good guy" to building a life together with a baby now on the way. Anyone who feels stuck in a pattern of dating without direction, or who wonders whether waiting for a feeling is holding them back from a real relationship, will find a lot to sit with in this conversation.This week's episode is brought to you in part by:► PZ DealsDownload The PZ Deals app and never pay full price again.https://app.pz.deals/install/soh_________________► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh_________________► Shigurim BalevA friends-set-up-friends dating initiative already responsible for hundreds of engagements, matching singles through trusted ambassadors instead of overwhelming apps.https://ecp.ou.org/shagririm-balev-usa/_________________► Shefa LivingMountain View by Shefa Living is a new, master-planned Torah-centered community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, built on halacha, achdus, and authentic Yiddishkeit. 350 acres, with a shul, mikvah, yeshiva, and eruv on-site.https://go.jcn.io/slsoh_________________► Tu B'Av TogetherThis Tu B'Av, join Yad L'Achim for an unforgettable two-day event: a first-ever women's panel on Tuesday night, followed Wednesday by a global men's program, with half a million people worldwide praying together for shidduchim. Submit names for free to be prayed for by talmidei chachamim in Meron.https://tubavtogether.com/
Maya Rockowitz was 24 and two semesters into a master's program in social work, when she lost her father suddenly and without warning, on a Shabbos that she now recognizes was filled with signs she couldn't have understood in the moment. In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Maya opens up about that Shabbos, about being the one who found him, and about the year and a half since, navigating grief while trying to build a life, date, and eventually get married without the person she calls her rock.Maya and her host talk candidly about what it actually means to grieve while dating, the pressure to put on a brave face, and why suppressing pain only pushes people further from the person they love. Maya shares the small rituals that keep her connected to her father, the friends who showed up and the ones who didn't, and the hard-won belief that grief isn't something you move on from, it's something you learn to move with. Anyone who has experienced loss, is single and struggling to navigate life without someone they need, or simply wants to understand how to better support a grieving friend will find something here worth holding onto.This episode was brought to you in part by:► PZ DealsDownload The PZ Deals app and never pay full price again.https://app.pz.deals/install/soh_________________► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh_________________► Shefa LivingMountain View by Shefa Living is a new, master-planned Torah-centered community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, built on halacha, achdus, and authentic Yiddishkeit. 350 acres, with a shul, mikvah, yeshiva, and eruv on-site.https://go.jcn.io/slsoh
Rena and Shaya Weinstein are logging in from opposite corners of an extraordinary life: Rena serving as an active-duty JAG officer in the United States Air Force stationed in England, and Shaya, a physical therapist originally from Teaneck, NJ, along for one of the most unpredictable rides in Jewish marriage. From a chance meeting at a Chabad Shabbat lunch in Miami to a breakup that sent them to opposite sides of the globe, Rena to Wichita, Kansas, Shaya to Israel, their story is a testament to timing, trust, and the belief that nothing is too hard for God, not even Kansas.Together they open up about keeping Shabbos alone in the middle of a wheat field, dating long distance across a six-hour time difference, and building a marriage that's spanned Kansas, Israel, Cambridge, and the English countryside, with a baby now along for the journey. Their conversation is a powerful look at resilience, communication, and finding purpose in the most isolating chapters of life, with a message for anyone waiting for their own plans to finally align: God knows your zip code, and nothing is too hard for Him.This episode was brought to you in part by:► PZ DealsDownload The PZ Deals app and never pay full price again.https://app.pz.deals/install/soh_________________► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh_________________► JWedOver 4,000 verified Jewish marriages started on JWed.For over 25 years, JWed has helped serious singles find the right person.https://www.jwed.com/?campid=1871
Rifki Holtzberg, born without legs in Brooklyn, shares her journey of adapting to life and overcoming challenges. She credits her parents for instilling confidence and independence. Rifki discusses her experiences in high school, where lack of accessibility made her feel different. She works full-time in marketing and enjoys party planning, despite physical limitations. Dating has been difficult, with people often judging her based on her appearance rather than her personality. Rifki actively participates in her family's Chabad activities, hosting around 200 people weekly. She drives independently using modified cars and remains hopeful for the future, relying on faith and family support.Ads:PzCollel ChabadArkia ► PZ DealsDownload The PZ Deals app and never pay full price again.https://app.pz.deals/install/soh_______________► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh_______________► ArkiaFly smarter with Arkia, Israel's trusted airline for easy, reliable flights across Israel and to top international destinations. Book your next trip and travel with comfort and convenience:https://www.arkia.com/en/content/about-arkia
Adam and Keely's journey to marriage is anything but ordinary. From heartbreak, illness, and years of waiting to a series of seemingly impossible events that brought them together, they share how faith, healing, and personal growth shaped the path that led them to each other. Their story explores navigating loss, overcoming doubt, finding purpose through unexpected challenges, and learning to trust Hashem even when life doesn't make sense. Together, they reflect on what it's like to date later in life, the fears that come with commitment after years of searching, and the lessons they've learned about relationships, self-worth, and building a meaningful marriage. Whether you're single, dating, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on patience, resilience, and the belief that every step of the journey can prepare you for what's ahead.This episode was brought to you in part by:► PZ DealsDownload The PZ Deals app and never pay full price again.https://app.pz.deals/install/soh_________________► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh_________________► ArkiaFly smarter with Arkia, Israel's trusted airline for easy, reliable flights across Israel and to top international destinations. Book your next trip and travel with comfort and convenience:https://www.arkia.com/en/content/about-arkia_________________► Date2BaisA shidduch system designed to actually move things forward, built for Jewish singles ages 30-45. Carefully selected matches, new opportunities, and a real path from match to meeting. Early members get priority access.Date2Bais.com/sf18
Dr. Lightman has spent decades caring for children and families, but in this conversation he shares what he believes is fueling so much anxiety in today’s shidduch world. From plastic surgery and extreme dieting to mental health stigma, résumé culture, and parental pressure, he argues that too many people are chasing an image of perfection instead of focusing on character, values, and genuine compatibility. Drawing from his experience as a pediatrician, he discusses the real impact these pressures have on young people and why trust, honesty, and confidence matter far more than appearances. The conversation also explores difficult topics that many families avoid: anxiety medication, eating disorders, fertility fears, medical disclosures in dating, and the growing pressure surrounding age and marriage. Along the way, Dr. Lightman shares stories from his life—from growing up in South Africa and serving in the military to raising a family of seven—and offers a perspective rooted in faith, resilience, and the belief that every person has inherent value beyond what can ever fit on a résumé. This episode was brought to you in part by:► PZ DealsDownload The PZ Deals app and never pay full price again.https://app.pz.deals/install/soh_________________► Colel Chabad Pushka AppThe easiest way to give Tzedaka.https://pushkapp.cc/soh_________________► ArkiaFly smarter with Arkia, Israel's trusted airline for easy, reliable flights across Israel and to top international destinations. Book your next trip and travel with comfort and convenience:https://www.arkia.com/en/content/about-arkia_________________► Woodridge Trauma InstituteAn intensive two-week therapy program for deep, lasting healing from trauma and long-standing emotional wounds, offering the depth of inpatient treatment while participants return home each day. Led by Dr. Eli Kauffman, limited openings remain in their August cohort.https://woodridgetrauma.com
Caleiv and Chana Jeantine join us for an unforgettable conversation about one of the most unlikely journeys to Judaism you'll ever hear. Caleiv, the son of Haitian immigrants and a gifted musician who grew up playing piano in his father's gospel church, and Chana, raised in a small Seventh-Day Adventist community down south, met at church, married within a matter of months, and set out to build a life centered entirely around God. What began as a simple commitment to wake up and study the Tanach together every single morning slowly turned their whole world upside down.The more they learned, the more the contradictions piled up, until they could no longer ignore what the text was plainly telling them. Their search cost them their church, took them through a messianic detour, and eventually led them to the doors of Chabad of Augusta, where they showed up every Shabbat for two years before formally converting. They open up about the fear, the heartbreak, and the sense of betrayal that came with walking away from everything they were raised to believe and why they're convinced that if you sit down and truly study the words with intention, you never know where they might lead you.
Ari and Gitty Klein, the family behind the iconic Klein’s Ice Cream brand, join us for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. Ari shares the remarkable story of how his grandfather, a Holocaust survivor who lost his wife and eight children in the Shoah, rebuilt his life from nothing and founded what would become one of the most recognizable kosher food brands in America.But the heart of this episode is something even bigger. Both Ari and Gitty made the extraordinary decision to donate a kidney to complete strangers, later inspiring their son to do the same. They discuss the fears, emotions, family conversations, and life-changing moments that came with giving someone a second chance at life, and why they believe every person has the ability to make an impact, even if it looks different than theirs.This episode was brought to 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______________► ResunizeShidduch resumes shouldn't live in random screenshots, notebooks, and lost scraps of paper.Resunize keeps every resume, note, and piece of feedback organized in one clean place.https://resunize.com/mm
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