שאלה: שדכן שרואה שליחות להקים בתים בישראל ואינו נוטל תשלום [לשם שמים] הראו לו שבספר "פלא יועץ" ערך "יועץ" כתב שלא לעסוק בשידוכים. אמנם ידוע שכמה מגדולי ישראל היו…
בדברי הפלא יועץ שיברח אדם מהיות שדכן ואפשר לעולם שיתקים על ידי אחרים שיהיו שדכנים.
שאלה: שדכן שרואה שליחות להקים בתים בישראל ואינו נוטל תשלום [לשם שמים] הראו לו שבספר "פלא יועץ" ערך "יועץ" כתב שלא לעסוק בשידוכים. אמנם ידוע שכמה מגדולי ישראל היו…
Question: I am in shidduchim and learnt that certain restrictions during the omer are waved when it comes to shidduchim. Is it allowed for a woman to trim her…
If there are medical or mental health issues that are important, should a reference disclose that information or leave it up to the actual parties to do so? …
Generally it is recommended to do so although a decision should be made on a case to case basis. Sources: כ״ה בצוואת ריה״ח כד. ונסתפקו בזה אם הוא…
Does it matter if they are called slightly different i.e. Mendel versus Mendy? If they both have the same exact name, one of them should add a name. Different…
There is no problem if the streets are well-lit and there is a steady stream of traffic which should be the case at this time of the evening. See here:…
Question: Here are the conditions:The house is owned by an older couple who are vacationing out of town. Around five of their adult children (who all live in Crown…
The following applies solely to a married woman, or to a girl who is of marriageable age: Yes, you may wax and color your hair. Pedicure is permitted in case…
Question: What is the Rebbe's opinion regarding the chosson and kalla posing for a picture during the engagement? And what about without officially posing just someone taking a picture…
There is no problem if the streets are well-lit and there is a steady stream of traffic. See link: https://asktherav.com/what-are-the-halachos-of-yichud-when-using-uber-or-uber-pool/ #6721
Question: Hi, I am not actively dating yet though I am in Shidduchim. I was wondering if halachically I have to let my date know - obviously in later…
Question: A Bochur closed a Shidduch and during the meetings he was was guided by a friend whose guidance was very useful in sealing the shidduch. The Shadchan has…
Question: Is there any issue in looking into a Shidduch of an individual whose parents are Ba'alei Teshuvah, meaning the grandparents of the individual didn't keep Taharas Hamishpocho, and…
In general, women too are included in the prohibition of shaving their body hair during the 3 weeks. Nonetheless, there is room for leniency for a girl who is…
Such matters should not be “self-assessed”, Rather, you should ensure that you receive verification from a Rov (who has specific expertise in such matters) that there are no concerns regarding…
I don’t know of any source which indicates this. Certainly, it is a great Mitzvah to get involved in doing Hashem’s work to bring about Shidduchim. The reward for…
We have a friend who is not Frum at this time and has had a hard time finding a Shidduch as a Kohen. There is a girl who was…
The prohibition of cutting hair during Sefiras Haomer applies to women too. However, one may pluck eyebrows and eyelashes or do electrolysis. If it’s for Shidduchim purposes it is…
Yes. טעמים ומקורות: במכ״ש ממש״כ הפוסקים להתיר גילוח במקום צער - ראה פחד יצחק ערך עומר. ויש שכתבו להתיר במקום הפסד ממון. ועאכו״כ במנהג זה דקיל טפי. וכ״כ…
מהם הדינים\מנהגים אם אח צעיר משתדך\מתחתן קודם אחיו הגדול?
הרבי הורה בכמה מקומות שקודם שניגשים לשידוך יש לסדר לבקש מחילה אצל האח הגדול ושימחול לו במחילה גמורה, והמחילה עצמה היא סגולה שגם הוא ימצא שידוך בשעטו"מ. Sources:…
