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 face, and the emotional realities behind decisions that can affect families for generations.
Today, the couple is using what they’ve learned to help others build healthier marriages and stronger families. Drawing from painful lessons and years of personal growth, they speak about communication between parents and children, emotional preparedness for marriage, and the importance of modeling strong relationships at home. Their message is ultimately one of hope: that healing is possible, second chances are real, and with honesty and guidance, the next generation can build deeper, more authentic relationships.

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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 powerful approach to life after loss: accepting the past, choosing the future, and finding purpose even after unimaginable heartbreak.

Aliza shares her own journey of navigating over two decades of singlehood, the emotional toll of dating, and the lessons she learned about hope, resilience, and trusting God’s plan. Together, Leo and Aliza discuss rebuilding a life after tragedy, the courage it takes to keep trying when life feels broken, and the importance of honesty, communication, and faith in building a meaningful future. Their story is a remarkable reminder that even in the darkest moments, it is still possible to choose hope and begin again.

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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 a deeper sense of purpose. Ilana speaks about the courage it took to choose conviction over comfort and how that decision changed everything.

They also open up about raising idealistic, confident children in a world of comfort and distraction . With honesty and vulnerability, they discuss parenting through struggle, redefining success, and helping children discover their own mission. This conversation is a powerful exploration of purpose, relationships, and living with intention.

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