They dated 223 other people before finding each other! | Yosef & Rikki Gestetner

[@dovidschwartzberg475]

Yosef and Rikki don't know me but I was at a hotel in Miami a couple years ago and I still remember seeing them and how they interacted with each other . It made such an impression on me. I remember saying that that's how I want my marriage to look like. Really incredible.

[@burkabrigade]

On paper, my husband and I would have NEVER matched. This elul we will be celebrating 47 years of marriage.

[@gameshowfan7638]

Tzipora, I've watched all 3 of these 'how we met' special couples' journeys and have really enjoyed each of their stories--from beginning to end-- of how they met against all odds. I also like your interview style: your insightfulness, the way you zone in with the right questions, and the way you give each person time to express themselves. Continued Hatzlacha to you and to all the couples.

[@annonimiss6422]

I think the world should start using the term "split home" instead of "broken home". "Broken" by definition is such a negative term. Having divorced parents doesn't mean that the family is broken. They can be the most wonderful family. And even if there are families who do have many issues due to the divorce, it's still so awful that we describe them with such a negative label. "Split" is a neutral term; it's a fact, whereas in this context, "broken" ends up coming across with a judging connotation.

[@artbya613]

these two are so cute! i love when people just meet with no middle people. it's definitely possible and so much more natural! thank you for sharing another beautiful story Tzipora!

[@Rochelny]

Tziporah, what a beautiful interview. Thank you for infusing hope in all your podcasts. Truly inspirational!

[@Gitty-q2k]

She looks so young. I would never think that she is 30+!

[@Mendy_A]

Thank you Tziporah for your great work! i truly believe that theses interviews will raise awareness and urge people to be less judgmental.

[@elliotgrodko7120]

Another Gem of a Video - Keep them Coming

[@VivianRusso13]

Yay! So happy about another episode. Thank you so much Tzipora for giving us more stories of Hope every week. BH 🙏❤️ continued hatzlacha. My favorite podcast!

[@brendabertram9441]

So meaningful. Tsipora does a fantastic job as an interviewer. The couples sharing their stories r so inspiring

[@Myrnahoenlein]

I've enjoyed all our podcasts. Keep up your important work.

[@nataliezav8451]

This was a great listen! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@zahavalist9540]

Another amazing episode. So much hope and inspiration! Thank you!

[@tobylew8153]

What an incredible couple! Great episode!

[@deborahgreenberg-addi3777]

tziporah you are the best you hit it out of the park with each episode awesome guests every time!

[@rikki4745]

So inspirstional and down to earth! Thank you for sharing Related to all pointers ...

[@nyisles87]

I relate to this one since I also have a physical disability. Awesome story to hear.

[@naomimoskowitz679]

Rikki, you are amazing! You have the best mother in the whole world.

[@laral108]

great story!!! loved it. would love to hear you interview miriam pascal cohen and her husband- i saw that she submitted her story on your instagram...

[@jenniferlawrence9652]

Great interview keep up your amazing work Tzipora ❤

[@Jeffrey-u8i]

Each episode gets better

[@hh345-j2b]

I like the set up here! very bright and cozy!

[@Judys_Jewish_Music]

I saw Yosef Gestetner perform “Shivti” with Gelf, in Teaneck, at a 3 Band Show, at Debonair Music Hall.

[@rogeradelson4611]

Great show. Keep it up!

[@Sarah-us8zq]

Love these podcasts

[@jeffreyschreiber8945]

Very moving episode !!

[@HM-pb5eg]

a real and important episode.

[@ronithakakian4843]

Great Podcast!

[@dmtuc100]

amazing episodes

[@sandrai3599]

Wow, such beautiful hashgacha. Thank you for the inspiration

[@TheJewishtraveler]

Beautiful story

[@holly_wood26]

Everyone has something about them that makes them look different and seem different, some are more obvious at first glance, but with time you barely notice. I understand how at first it can make people step back b/c it's not as common, but even watching this interview, I barely noticed it after a while. She's beautiful and as for those shadchanim for saying "she's a great girl, except she has this hand..." is so sad and disheartening. What a beautiful couple!

[@crochet_by_ray18]

Hi im 19 I started shiduchim afew weeks ago. And I started watching your videos. I just want to thank you for sharing everyone's stories. It's giving me more thoughts on what to look for when dating! I watched one video were you were talking about girls struggles but my lesson that came out of that video was boys have struggling 2. My mother wants me to marry a boy who davens 3 times a day. Now I could care less if he goes to shul or not+ I mean don't get me wrong its a + but I've always felt that if its a struggle I'm not forcing someone to do that. Honestly its with any struggle but thats what stood out to me!❤

[@1951kvk]

I was under the impression that orthodox Jews never divorced and so am surprised at how many couples you have interviewed who are divorced. These couples are so interesting!

[@yitzchakenglard2514]

Kol hakavod Keep up the good work.

[@deborahduffy7344]

I am thoroughly enjoying your content and appreciate your purpose. Please don’t view this post as negative. . . I believe it would be to your benefit to rein in your guests a bit. In several of the videos I’ve seen, the woman (wife) has talked a LONG time and has said the same things on repeat. In all cases the videos have lasted over an hour. Many people don’t have the time to watch that long. Maybe just a bit more Re-focusing would help to curb the repetition. Your message of hope deserves to be heard.

[@cs25252]

Just here because for every “this,” there’s a “that.“ I wish the guests would talk longer. I never want them want them to be reined in!

[@mampiemattina5739]

Happy they found each other.

[@mendelkahn8639]

I know Yosef for a bunch of years, when he was single he lived around the corner from me, and he also Davened for the amud on Rosh Hashana in my Shul across the street from me

[@catsun90805]

So relatable. ❤

[@haddasaragofsky1756]

I love your shows of stories of hope. Is there a way I can contact you Tzipora?

[@HayaFinkelstein]

Yosef I am so impressed! You are so mature, remember you growing up, yes, unfortunately, the community is very judgmental, but the funny thing is that, realizing that Hashem is doing the zivugim , and Hashem is in total control, Baruch Hashem I am so happy for both of you! Chaya Finkelstein! your old neighbor from 69 Dell Park!

[@cslurzberg]

"middos are everything"

[@rochelbrown6597]

It is certainly not right to judge a potential shidduch by factors that are not in their control. We shouldn't be judging at all, other than to try to assess if a particular relationship is appropriate for me.(I was in shidduchim for many years and went out with actually more than 92). That's why we should also not say that a person was 'not worthy of my time' because 'G-d don't make mistakes', and in His wisdom aligns us with the people we need to meet to learn from, to teach something to, and to wait till the right moment to meet our intended. Platonic relationships do not exist. One side may think it is platonic while the other side is waiting for them to change their mind about that. That's why we have laws of modesty and need to be careful.

[@Litefrire]

Very good interviews, ultimately Hashem brings people together. But why is it bad that other people don't want someone from a broken home yet you yourself don't want someone from a broken home. It should be a non issue in both directions.

[@lisaelefant1577]

Love you Gestetners❤Adoptashadchan

[@ChabadofLego]

Amazing story

[@estherberger9834]

Bring back zoom dating!!!

[@rochelbrown6597]

Regarding a comment below about broken home being a non issue, unfortunately it isn't. There is a lot of likelihood that behavior patterns will be repeated because that is what the children saw. However as pointed out in another comment, we shouldn't judge, we should be willing to meet if that is the only thing the person seems to have going against him/her . Today everyone needs to have an o going relationship with their spiritual mentor for individual guidance. Aseh lecha Rav ukneh lecha chaver

[@Emunaboy]

If you are in eretz yisrael I have a couple I set up that they are on the autism spectrum but live independently

[@akvirdberg]

Rikki is giving me Hailey Beiber vibes ❤

[@moshegroner]

Aberrrrrrrrr whata yid😂 East 23rd💪🏽

[@JacquelineServantess]

i just noticed a theme where the host always seems to have this "oh poor you" treatment towards the guests kind of over-focusing (imo) on negative and kind of energy draining them it seems to me if i can please say in all righteousness. it's too bad bc they seem to be great guests but i am not enjoying the way the host is treating them at all even though on the surface it may not "seem" like she's doing anything wrong. like really she not only had to talk about the hardship of her "disability" but go into detail one by one of her literal 3 worst life experiences pushed on by the host that this was the direction the interview should be taken like why? the guests should leave the interview feeling uplifted not traumatized.

[@geulaMoshiachNow]

@TziporaGrodko Divorced homes are broken home?!?!?

[@AdabAbu]

That’s how he feels.

[@geulaMoshiachNow]

@@AdabAbu I'm talking about the host saying it in the intro

[@myjourney73]

I hate that term.truly

[@geulaMoshiachNow]

@@myjourney73 me too

[@Rachel-wv4cg]

you're so beautiful Rikki!

[@julieschechter3995]

What a cute charming couple! I’m so happy for them!

[@sshhlisten]

🦋

[@Ben-sv9op]

The fact that people are judgmental, it's just the way it will be, and always.We'll stay that way. The fact that you jewish people have a system is why so many people are Married at a young age and you have that kind of success. you're way better off than us rest of the world with all the problems you've mentioned. .. People in today's generation just have to grow thick. Skin like our grandparents or great-grandparents had people are way too sensitive today, not disregarding The fact that people have to be more sensitive

[@myjourney73]

Stop with the "broken homes" It's a really demeaning term

[@sshhlisten]

🌼

[@yaakov613]

??? Tznius?

[@cslurzberg]

My "problem" was my curvey figure...how about my neshama, middos, accomplishments...?

[@shybar1661]

Tziporah is the Jewish version of Joe Rogen

[@gabrielbay2539]

Great podcast!