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 making Aliyah, their paths seemed worlds apart — until divine timing proved otherwise.
Through heartbreak, family resistance, and unexpected miracles, they discovered that love isn’t about fitting into a box — it’s about creating your own. Their story reminds us that Hashem’s hand is in every twist, turn, and timing — even when it feels impossible.
A tale of courage, faith, and finding your Bashert when you least expect it.
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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

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Eishet Chayil is a stunning new book by Rabbi Yossi Marcus that brings King Solomon’s timeless poem to life through the stories of 24 extraordinary Jewish women — from Sarah to Esther and beyond. Featuring original artwork by Israeli artist Lia Baratz, it’s both inspiring and accessible, celebrating the strength and faith of Jewish women across history. Dedicated to the women of Nahal Oz, this bestselling release makes a meaningful gift for any woman of valor.

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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 millions online.

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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 Judaism reframed everything he had learned about mindfulness and purpose. Together, we explore powerful questions: How do we face inner darkness without fear? What role does pain play in our growth? How do we cultivate kindness toward ourselves and others?

This episode goes beyond inspiration; it’s a guide to living more fully. Whether you’re seeking inner calm, healing from struggle, or looking to deepen your spiritual journey, you’ll walk away with insights that are both practical and profound.

You can find more information about Rabbi Dov Ber and contact him via his website: www.Rabbidovber.org

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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 Judaism.

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• 🌎 Their upbringing in a unique Christian denomination that already “looked Jewish” in some ways

  
  

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• 🔥 Yosef’s near-death experience that became a spiritual turning point

  
  

• ✡️ Their courageous decision to convert, marry under the chuppah, and raise a family as Torah-observant Jews in Israel

This is a journey of faith, identity, and destiny you don’t want to miss.

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You can contact Yosef Daniel and Jezliah Villarreal via email: jezliahmusic@gmail.com, yosefdanielofficial@gmail.com or find them on instagram: www.instagram.com/@jezliahmusic and www.instagram.com/@yosefdanielmusic

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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 children, and living with deep gratitude every single day.

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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 they once only dreamed of.

Dini reflects on how her passion for wigs started in childhood and grew into a global brand, while Itzik shares the mindset and strength that carried him through some of life’s toughest transitions. Their story is raw, inspiring, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating change, building a family, or chasing a dream.

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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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