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Culture18:52 · 2h ago

Rabbi Pangr Discusses Covert 'Tests' in Jewish Matchmaking

By כיכר השבת
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Rabbi Yonatan Pangr, a noted figure in Jewish matchmaking, recently appeared on the 'Boded Line' podcast to discuss the subtle and often unnoticed "tests" that women employ during shidduchim, or arranged dates.

He described a scenario where one young man met with approximately one hundred women, unaware that many of these encounters involved covert evaluations. Rabbi Pangr explained that these tests are designed to assess a potential partner's character, compatibility, and adherence to certain values, often without the man's explicit knowledge.

The rabbi emphasized that these insights are crucial for anyone navigating the shidduch process, suggesting that understanding these dynamics can lead to more successful and informed decisions. The conversation aimed to provide practical advice and a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in finding a spouse within the Orthodox Jewish community.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat
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