A Wonderful Thing

I have a file that I add to anytime I come across an interesting article, website, person, etc that relates to one of the topics I may write about. Of course I have many references to shidduchim/singlehood. Recently I came across an amazing study which was also written about in this op-ed:

What Works For You (Might Not Work For Me)

Hi, all. The following is a conversation that never took place (but probably should have, and still might). I suspect this will resonate with you. “Mrs. Cohen” is a composite figure and the social worker is yours truly. Enjoy.   Hi, Mrs. Cohen, do you have a few minutes to talk? I’m calling with a suggestion for you.   Oh! …

A Little Review (Or, No Shidduch Crisis, Again)

As I’ve picked up a few more magazines than usual in the past several months, I couldn’t help but notice certain determined little advertisements denouncing the people who are “causing the shidduch crisis” (boys who start dating after age 21…) Honestly, I was intrigued when I saw a website listed and everything so I had to check it out.   …

The Number Games

I’ve never attempted to write fiction, but I want to try my hand at it. Dystopian fiction, to be precise. I understand that stuff sells. And I would base it on the excellent material at my fingertips.   My book is set in a world where all men and women are expected to marry at exactly the ages of 23 …

No Shidduch Crisis

First of all, happy Tu B’Shvat!   Now, this topic. The elephant in the room. I’ve avoided it for almost an entire year, but if this blog is meant for people in the parsha, we were going to acknowledge this issue at some point, weren’t we? So, let’s get this over with as quickly as possible and hope no one …

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