Married with a Dozen! | Sima & David Coe

 

David, the son of a pastor, never imagined he would one day convert to Judaism and marry a woman whose father is a devoted Chabad Chassid. Their journey is nothing short of extraordinary. After both experienced the heartache of divorce—each raising six children—they faced the daunting uncertainty of what the future would hold. Would they find love again? Would a new partner embrace their children with the unconditional love they deserved? David and Sima candidly share their challenges, including the social struggles of navigating divorce in a community where family is central to identity. They open up about the strength that carried them through their darkest moments and offer insights into how communities can better support those rebuilding their lives after divorce. In a touching turn of events, Sima recalls the overwhelming joy of seeing David embrace her children as his own—a moment she never thought possible after being told her chances of finding love were slim because of her large family. But instead of settling, she found a love story that exceeded her dreams. Today, David and Sima are proud to call themselves the “Chareidi Bunch of 12,” a blended family united by love, faith, and resilience. Witness their inspiring story of transformation—from Christianity to Judaism, from heartbreak to healing—and discover the incredible power of faith and determination to make the impossible a reality.