Emes & The Shadchan: Volume 5, Issue 34, Chukas
- Sefas Tamim
- Jul 9
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 11
July 5, 2025; 9 Tammuz, 5785 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara
QUESTION: A Shidduch (match for the purpose of marriage) is proposed to a young man which appears to be promising. Unfortunately, the young man is not attracted to the young lady and the young man does not want to pursue the Shidduch any further. The man now has the unenviable task of informing the Shadchan (matchmaker) about his decision.
The young man wants to be honest on one hand, but on the other, does not want to hurt the woman’s feelings. He tells the Shadchan vaguely, "I just do not see it working out." The Shadchan does not give up, "But why?...