Childless, Heartbroken… and Then She Did This

What does it mean to create hope while still living in pain? In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, Haddasa Manela shares her extraordinary journey of building and leading Bonei Olam of Florida while navigating more than a decade of infertility and loss. Instead of waiting for her own “happy ending,” Hadassah chose to act — raising millions of dollars, funding treatments for countless couples, and helping bring over 100 babies into the world. With vulnerability, clarity, and courage, Haddasa speaks about grief, bitterness, faith, taking breaks, setting boundaries, and finding purpose even when the answers don’t come. This episode is not about easy miracles or neat resolutions — it’s about resilience, honesty, and the quiet strength of continuing to show up. If you’ve ever felt unseen, stuck in waiting, or unsure how to keep moving forward when life doesn’t unfold as planned, this conversation will make you feel understood — and less alone. You can reach out via email: [email protected] or [email protected] Or follow Hadassa on Instagram:   / bydaza   or via email:   / boneiolam_florida   for more information visit: www.Charidy.com/knockout www.Boneiolam.org/florida This episode is sponsored by: ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka. https://pushkapp.cc/soh ___________________________ ►Pizza Biza Delight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations. https://www.pizzabiza.com ___________________________ ►Shas 4 Shidduchim Shas for Shidduchim gathers hundreds of lomdim to complete Shas in 24 hours as a tremendous z’chus for Jewish singles to find their zivugim. Sponsor a daf for up to 3 people in need of a shidduch. A lomed is then assigned to learn in the z'chus of the names you submit. www.Shas4shidduchim.org ___________________________ ►JCCGCI Holocaust Survivors Need You Now! For over 50 years, JCCGCI is one of the largest providers of Holocaust survivor support services in the world. Their programs are designed to help survivors maintain their independence and dignity while living in their own homes. There are approximately 10,000 Holocaust survivors living in New York City today- and every day, JCCGCI sees survivors struggling to afford food, heat, medical care, transportation, and homecare. They cannot wait. 👉Please Donate and Support the Light Up Their Lives campaign at: www.JCCGCI.org/lightuptheirlives