From Puerto Rico to Satmar: Malkie Wiener's Improbable Journey

In this inspiring episode, Malkie Weiner shares her extraordinary life story: from her Catholic upbringing in Puerto Rico, to her family’s unexpected spiritual search, their conversion to Judaism, and their eventual integration into the Hasidic community of Williamsburg. Malkie opens up about:  🌍 Growing up between two worlds:  Puerto Rican roots & New York life 🙏 Her father’s spiritual quest that led the family to Judaism ✡️ The challenges and beauty of converting and becoming part of Klal Yisroel 💔 Facing antisemitism as a child and finding strength in her faith 👩‍👧 Building her own Jewish family and embracing her Jewish identity This is more than just a personal story. It’s a testament to resilience, faith, and the beauty of Jewish unity across all backgrounds. This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ►Blooms Kosher   Bring you the best Kosher products worldwide.   https://bloomskosher.com   ______________________________________   ► Touro   Are you going back to Israel for Shana Bet or Shana Gimmel? If you’d like to get a jump start on your college degree while you’re still learning, Touro Israel is the place for you.   You can take classes toward your degree while learning and living in Yerushalayim and seamlessly transfer to a Touro New York campus when you return. Bachelor’s-level Touro courses are offered in a whole range of fields, including accounting, business, education, psychology, science, speech and more.   Classes start after Sukkos and are conveniently scheduled to accommodate your Yeshiva or Seminary schedule. You’ll receive one-on-one guidance and personalized support to help you plan your next steps and you’ll also have access to top faculty and career advisors. All this in a warm environment that aligns with your Torah values!   So get a head start today. Visit rmi.touro.edu/israel    ______________________________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka    https://pushka.cc/meaningful    _______________________________________   ► Lalechet     We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.    https://www.lalechet.com ___________________________________________   ►Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!   Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   ____________________________________ ► Town Appliance - Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp     https://www.townappliance.com     https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp ______________________________________ ► Meaningful Minute Plus Meaningful Minute is releasing its first-ever feature film: Homeless — a powerful story about exile, identity, and return.   https://plus.meaningfulminute.org/    ______________________________________   ► Faith It Till You Make It Join Rabbi Ari Bensoussan’s course on Bitachon sponsored by Censible Marketing! Your guide to keeping your faith in today's complicated world! www.Meaningfulminute.org/censible    ____________________________________________________ ► Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     https://apple.co/2WALuE2  https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Or wherever Podcasts are available!