How One Woman’s Divorce Transformed the Jewish Divorce Conversation

Shterny Steinmetz, after experiencing a challenging divorce, has become a voice for understanding the unique challenges that divorce presents in observant Jewish homes. Now part of a blended family herself, she speaks passionately about the emotional, social, and spiritual impacts of divorce on children and families, advocating for greater awareness and support within the community. Shterny's journey highlights the importance of providing stability and a sense of belonging for children facing these changes. Through her work, she emphasizes fostering resilience, compassion, and unity for those affected by family breakdowns. Inspired by her own experiences, she founded "My Extended Family," an organization dedicated to supporting children from single-parent and divorced homes in the Orthodox Jewish community. Watch Peter's Shabbos Experience here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s01ZO13Jq5M&list=PLEyPgwIPkHo77DOhpb1OBl18uLcB-IrUX More about My Extended Family here: https://www.myef.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/myextendedfam/ ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► ► US Mobile: Better Coverage with Better Pricing Get a full data line for as low as $17.50 U.S. Mobile is a revolutionary wireless service that bundles minutes from all three major U.S. carriers, giving you the best of each network. You can choose whichever network  → https://usmobile.com/lchaim  → Call 878-255-8940 ► ► Sword2Shekel: You Can Be There for the People of Israel Whether it's a restaurant, jewelry store or other small company, your donation directly helps business owners stay afloat with an influx of lifesaving cash. Help Here→ https://bit.ly/4e8ZXeL ► ► Twillory: Look Good. Feel Good. PLUS get $18 OFF your order. Look great, feel great. Use promo code: INSPIRE for $18 OFF →  Here: https://Twillory.com/ ► ► Shulspace: A Shul platform that thinks like you Born from the vision that Shuls deserve better, discover why Gabbaim say Shulspace is the easiest to use. → https://www.shulspace.com/ →  Also Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATIONhttps://bitbean.link/X6GUUZ Timestamps 00:00 intro 01:42 Who is Shterny Steinmetz 02:10 Getting Divorced after Five Yeard of Marriage 04:20 What Happens After Divorce 05:46 Support For Single Moms After Divorce 08:43 What it’s like for Children of Divorce 13:13 Dating After Divorce 16:06 Twillory 16:57 Sword 2 Shekel 19:11 What to Look For When Dating After Divorce 20:20 Meeting Her Chassidish Husband 23:25 My Extended Family 36:38 US Mobile 37:40 Shulspace 39:24 The Infamous Shabbos Video 46:57 Writing a Sefer Torah 50:40 Starting a Shul then Losing it to a Fire 56:04 Rebuilding the Shul 59:40 Advice for Children of Divorce 1:02:34 Advice for her Past Self 1:05:26 How to Help My Extended Family 1:06:30 Outro ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Help Support our Episodes with Dedicating an Episode in Memory of a Loved One or As a Zechus for a Refuah Shleima! → Here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/in-memory ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #divorce #jewish #divorced #chabad #hasidic