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Counter Point Wednesday December 25, 2019

Why Risk Shidduchim?

The conversation about the uneven nature of the shidduch process has drawn sustained and significant feedback. A new batch of letters is featured here


Family First Inbox Wednesday April 21, 2021

Family First Inbox: Issue 739

"R-E-L-A-X! Let your girls be. Let them start shidduchim when they’re really ready; they’ll be happier, healthier spouses"

Double Take Wednesday January 6, 2021

Double Vision

Our son’s rebbi thought he knew him better than we did

LifeLines Monday May 29, 2017

Out of My Comfort Zone

“I really don’t need all these dates — there’s only one person I need. So please Hashem don’t send me any more shidduchim until it’s the right one.”


Behind the Book Tuesday April 27, 2021

Pride and Preference 

For anyone who’s had any experience with shidduchim or plans to. And definitely all frum Austen fans!

LifeLines Wednesday May 20, 2020

Going after the Ball

Waiting for the perfect kallah was a recipe for disaster

Off the Couch Wednesday November 7, 2018

An Honest Shidduch

“Baruch Hashem I’m cured, and this will be my secret”

Open Mic Tuesday December 20, 2022

A Working Model for Paid Shadchanim

How long can anyone keep up such a demanding schedule for almost no monetary compensation before they burn out?

LifeTakes Tuesday July 2, 2024

Save the (Secret) Dates

It’s nearly impossible for a girl in shidduchim to leave home for an hour at a time without a “Hatzlachah!!!!!!!!” text