Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen when you least expect them. That’s exactly what happened to Courtney in 2015. She had signed up for a Birthright Israel trip—mostly excited about her post-trip travels through Europe. But as the plane descended and Tel Aviv came into view, something shifted. It felt like coming home. A few days in, while hiking Masada, she started talking to Shachar. Mid-conversation, they discovered something wild—they were born on the exact same day, in the same year. Just five hours apart. What are the chances? It felt like a sign. Like something bigger was unfolding. They started dating and have been inseparable ever since. They traveled through India for six months. Adopted a dog. Built a life in Tel Aviv and launched their culinary careers together. Eventually, they moved to Australia—added another dog to the family—and on their 30th birthday, they got married. Later that year, they celebrated again under the chuppah in Israel. “We’re so gratef...