Category: Jewish Tradition
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Contemporary Jewish matchmaking
The origins of Jewish matchmaking have a history as long as that of the Jews themselves. The tradition of employing the help of a shadchan stems from a time when communication between Jews in different geographical areas (even if it was just the next town) was far more difficult than it is today. Nevertheless, despite…
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How traditional is Jewish matchmaking in current times?
Jewish matchmaking is a very old, and for many traditionally observant Jews, important aspect of Jewish culture and tradition. While it may seem an outdated custom in this, the 21st century, it is still widely practiced, which may come as a surprise to many people. However, it is still alive and well, much to the…
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Jewish Matchmaking vs. Jewish Dating
For those looking to find a nice Jewish husband or Jewish wife, what becomes the primary difference between Jewish matchmaking and Jewish dating is the element of time. There are plenty of online Jewish dating sites where you can connect with other single Jews. However, there is no particular screening process involved, and the person…
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How successful are Jewish matchmakers?
If success in matchmaking can be measured by the amount of time and effort you can save in finding your beshert, employing the services of a professional Jewish matchmaker is one of the best ways of achieving success. Online Jewish dating sites such as JDate and SawYouAtSinai do give Jews the chance to meet and…
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Jewish Matchmaking with a Blend of Modern World
Although Jewish matchmaking is an ancient tradition that was instrumental in preserving Jewish heritage during times when its existence was threatened, it has an important place in today’s world as well. Gone are the days of a shadchan in every community. If you happen to live in a small town in the middle of nowhere…
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Professional Jewish matchmaking
Finding someone to share your life with is not an easy task. And for Jews who want to preserve their culture and heritage by marrying a fellow Jew, the task can be even more difficult. This is one reason why professional Jewish matchmaking is enjoying such a resurgence. Although it is easy to imagine that…
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Fun facts about Spring
Everyone loves Spring After a long winter, we all enjoy the sunshine and the warmth, the chirping of the birds and the re-birth of nature. But did you know that: Children grow faster during the Spring Around 1800 bird species (out of 10,000) migrate in the Spring, returning home after going away for the winter.…
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The many uses for Matzo
Matzo is not the type of food which leaves gourmet palates indifferent. Very much like gefilte fish, it often sparks strong feelings and is the subject of many recurrent discussions around Jewish dinner tables: people either hate it or love it, depending on their very personal experiences, childhood memories and digestive systems. But, whether you…
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No plans for Purim? Here is an idea …
With the celebration of Purim just around the corner, many Jews are getting busy preparing costumes and goodies to give away, and looking forward to going a little bit crazy in cute and loud ways. Purim is a fun time, a time when we are all instructed to eat, drink and be merry. So why…
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From the Shtetl to JDate
An ancient Jewish tradition, arranged marriage, or shidduch, is now changing due to new lifestyles and new technologies. Journey with a modern day matchmaker, between the shtetl and the Internet. Arranged marriage is not dead “From the shtetl to JDate”, Antoine Strobel-Dahan (translated from French), read the original version in French in Tenou’a. “Even the…