Real Talk on Shidduchim: A Candid Conversation with Rabbi Shais Taub & Tzipora Grodko | Tu B'Av

An honest and compassionate discussion on the subject of shidduchim, led by Rabbi Shais Taub along with Tziporo Grodko of Stories of Hope. Recorded at a special Tu B'Av event at the Soul Words House, this video features a deep dive into tough questions submitted by the online community and live Q&A from the in-person audience. 0:00:45 - Introduction and Welcome 0:02:24 - Setting the Scene at Soul Words House and the Ohel 0:05:21 - Introducing Tzipora Grodko 0:10:37 - Balancing Faith & Hishtadlus (Effort) 0:11:40 - Rabbi Taub's explanation of Hishtadlus 0:27:44 - Feeling Unheard by G-d & Burnout 0:28:22 - Rabbi Taub's response on divine timing and rejection 0:36:23 - The impact of societal pressure and the "Soon By You" phenomenon 0:41:03 - Addressing aging and fertility concerns 0:56:35 - How to let go of grief for the life you wanted 1:00:17 - Can you miss your Bashert (Soulmate)? 1:03:36 - Are some people destined to be single? 1:10:59 - The deal with Segulos (Spiritual Remedies) 1:20:17 - The most powerful Segula: Modeh Ani 1:24:12 - *Audience Q&A Begins* 1:24:52 - Q&A on praying for specific wants 1:28:14 - Q&A on choosing comfort vs. a meaningful life 1:43:32 - Q&A on sharing personal experiences while maintaining privacy 1:49:36 - Q&A on how much Hishtadlus is enough 1:52:11 - Q&A on taking on Mitzvot (commandments) 1:57:51 - Tzipora's concluding thoughts 2:00:30 - Raffle and Musical Performance *We need your help!* 👉 Help us reach our goal! https://charidy.com/rst --- *For more classes from Rabbi Shais Taub:* 🌐 *Website:* https://www.soulwords.org/ *Follow Rabbi Shais Taub:* 📸 *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/rabbi_shais_taub 🎥 *TikTok:* https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi_shais_taub 🐦 *X (Twitter):* https://www.x.com/ShaisTaub 📘 *Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573478244968 💼 *LinkedIn:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/shais-taub-81a95466/ 🎧 *Listen to the SoulWords Podcast:* 🎵 *Spotify:* https://open.spotify.com/show/51E7XHWFDbZCGJQz7CoAZP 🍏 *Apple Podcasts:* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulwords-full-library/id1450892501 *About SoulWords:* SoulWords is a virtual community hosted by Rabbi Shais Taub, where people come together to explore the spiritual insights of Torah and discover their unique purpose. This platform is here to facilitate your spiritual growth by sharing the mystical teachings of Judaism in contemporary language—making deep wisdom accessible and relevant to your life.