Starting Over After Divorce: A Journey of Faith and Rebuilding

Moshe Chaim is a familiar figure in the world of Torah outreach. For many years, he has overseen the production of Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s lectures, working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring Torah teachings to audiences far and wide.

But behind his public work and years of dedicated activity lies a deeply personal and transformative story. His journey took him through the breakup of his family, the challenge of rebuilding his life almost from scratch, and ultimately, a spiritual awakening that reconnected him with his roots and brought him closer to Hashem.

My New Beginning

“One of the most significant new beginnings in my life was meeting Rabbi Zamir Cohen.

“I was coming from a completely different period in my life. I had gone through a divorce after years of living a very different kind of life. Meeting Rabbi Zamir and learning from him opened an entirely new world for me. Through his influence, I gradually grew closer to Hashem and became observant.

“Eventually, I was also privileged to begin producing Rabbi Zamir’s weekly lecture, something I have now been involved with for many years. It is an incredible privilege to watch Jews become inspired, ask questions, grow closer to Judaism, and discover practical guidance for life through the Torah.

“But that new beginning did not remain within the walls of the synagogue. It also transformed my personal life.”

The Greatest Gift

“After my divorce, Rabbi Zamir encouraged me not to wait too long before trying to build a new home. Within a year, I met my wife, and Baruch Hashem, I was privileged to build a faithful Jewish home and bring more children into the world.

“At the same time, there is something very important to me that I want to emphasize: a new beginning does not erase what came before it.

“I have grown children from my first marriage, as well as grandchildren. They are part of me, part of my heart, and part of my life. I love them deeply and am tremendously proud of them. My relationship with them is an inseparable part of who I am.”

What was the hardest part?

“The divorce and the distance from my children were an extremely difficult test. I had been a father who was involved in every stage of their lives, and adjusting to this new reality demanded enormous emotional strength.

“The dramatic change in my lifestyle was also extremely challenging. I went from having a family life, a large business, and financial security to beginning a new chapter with almost nothing.

“That kind of experience tests you on a very deep level. It is not only about finances. The greatest challenge is emotional. You have to go through an internal process in which you come to terms with the fact that the life you knew has changed. Then you have to gather the pieces and begin rebuilding everything, step by step.”

The Lessons I Took With Me

“The most important thing I learned is that not everything that feels like ‘the end of the world’ is really the end. Sometimes, it is precisely from the most difficult place that a new and better path begins.

“I came to understand more deeply than ever one of Judaism’s fundamental teachings: ‘No evil descends from Above.’

“I also learned that beginning again does not mean erasing the past. A new beginning allows us to take the good from what came before, learn from everything we experienced, and continue moving forward with faith.”

My Message for the New Year

“Don’t be afraid of new beginnings, even when they emerge from heartbreak or from a crisis you never chose.

“No matter what has happened, there is always a choice we can still make: to choose what is good, have faith, and keep moving forward.”