• From Secular to Soulmates: Jessica & Lenny’s Journey to Judaism and Love
    Aug 24 2025

    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 transatlantic Zoom dates to a whirlwind engagement after only a week in person, their journey shows how Hashem orchestrates every detail, sometimes in the most surprising ways.


    Their story is a powerful reminder of hope, growth, and the miracles hidden in everyday life.


    You can reach Jessica and Lenny via email: Jlpv410@gmail.com


    Or connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judaismwithjessica/

    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

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  • From Hospital Rooms to Chuppah: Chana Hindy & Yossi Tauber’s Story of Faith, Resilience, and Love
    Aug 17 2025

    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 four levels of love that can transform a relationship.


    Whether you’re single, married, or simply inspired by stories of growth and faith, this conversation is filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and hope.

    This episode is l’zecher nishmas the baby that they both volunteered at:


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    You can reach out to Chana Hindy and Yossi Tauber via:


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  • "I Gave Him A Second Chance, and Then Married Him!"
    Aug 10 2025

    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, parenting, and partnership


    Whether you’re single, dating, or married, you’ll be inspired by their honesty, humor, and hope.


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  • When The Wait Becomes The Wound: Raw Honesty On Being Single
    Aug 3 2025

    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.

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    16 Min.
  • This Interview Will Change How You Think About Divorce | Estee and Dovi Greenbaum
    Jul 27 2025

    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 with their ex-spouses—all for the sake of the children. In a world where post-divorce drama often dominates, Estee and Dovi show us that peace is not only possible—it's powerful.

    You can reach out to Estee and Dovi via email:
    Dovgreenbaum15@gmail.com
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    1 Std. und 23 Min.
  • He Was a Chinese Movie Star, She Was a Wall Street Banker — Then Chabad Changed Everything | Yael & Matt Trusch
    Jul 20 2025

    A Chinese Movie Star & Puerto Rican Wall Street Analyst’s Journey


    This is the incredible true story of Matt and ‪Yael Trusch —a Chinese movie star from Houston, Texas, and a Wall Street analyst from Puerto Rico—who each found their Jewish identity in the most unexpected places… and ultimately found each other. Once a rising actor in Chinese television, Matt was living a life of glamor and fame. But a chance encounter with a Chabad rabbi in Shanghai turned his life upside down — or rather, right-side up. Yael, a powerhouse in the world of finance, was climbing the corporate ladder in New York and Miami, until a deeper calling led her to explore Torah, Shabbat, and building a meaningful Jewish life. This is not just their story — it’s a story for every Jew. A story of purpose. Of teshuva. Of love. Of divine design.

    You can reach Yael and Matt Trusch via email: yael@yaeltrusch.com or matttrusch@gmail.com

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  • She Was a Divorced Mom of 3. He Was Headed to Harvard. What Happened Next Is Incredible. | Sara & Shlomo Izekovitz (@cakemybreathaway)
    Jul 13 2025

    From Divorce to Destiny: Sara & Shlomo’s Unbelievable Love Story


    In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, we sit down with Sara and Shlomo Izekovitz to hear a love story that defies all expectations. Sara shares her powerful journey from becoming religious at age nine, navigating the challenges of being a ba'alas teshuva in the dating world, enduring a difficult marriage and divorce, and raising three children as a single mom. Just when she thought her path was set, everything changed.


    Enter Shlomo—six years younger, never married, and heading to Harvard Law School—who met Sara by chance and saw not a complicated past, but an extraordinary woman and her beautiful family. Together, they built a new life grounded in friendship, faith, and fierce determination.


    This episode is filled with honest conversation about stigmas in the frum dating world, blended families, trusting in Hashem, and the power of showing up with curiosity and compassion. It’s a story of resilience, love, and the magic that happens when you trust that Hashem is writing your script—even when it doesn't look like anyone else's.


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  • They Met at 42 and 56 — A Love Story Only Heaven Could Write | Michael & Esther Bogart
    Jul 6 2025

    Michael and Esther Bogart shared their inspiring life stories. Michael, a former Navy musician and substance abuse counselor, recounted his journey from addiction to spiritual awakening, including his conversion to Judaism and his work with the Lubavitcher Rebbe's teachings.


    Esther, a neuroscientist, discussed her experience of singlehood and the challenges of ambiguous loss, emphasizing the importance of community and resilience.


    They met unexpectedly through mutual friends and quickly realized their connection. Their story highlights the power of faith, community, and perseverance in overcoming life's challenges.

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