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Shidduchim

  • Lashon Hara, Shidduchim

What are the obligations of someone receiving a Shidduch call as a reference?

  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?  …

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  • Marriage, Names, Shidduchim

If two Mechutanim (or Mechutenestes) have the same exact name – should a name be added?

  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…

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  • Kibud Av V'Em (Honoring Parents), Shidduchim
  • יו"ד רמ

Is there an issue of a son-in-law having the same name as a father-in-law?

  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…

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  • Shidduchim, Yichud

Is it Yichud to travel in a car with a girl for a Shidduch meeting at night, in the city when there are still plenty of people out, around 7:30-9:00 pm?

  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:…

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  • Shidduchim, Yichud
  • dating

Can I date a girl in a private home in Crown Heights? How would I go about Yichud?

  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…

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  • Mourning (Aveilus), Shidduchim, Women
  • hair, mourning, shloshim, waxing, women

May a woman who is in Shloshim do waxing, color hair, and pedicure?

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…

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  • Shidduchim, Tznius

Chosson and Kalla posing for a picture during the engagement

  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…

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  • Shidduchim, Yichud

At what time does it become an issue of Yichud while driving in NYC?

  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

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  • Shidduchim
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Do I have to let my date know that I am currently in therapy?

  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…

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  • Shidduchim

Do I need to pay a friend for advice he gave me regarding Shidduchim (I already paid the Shadchan)?

  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…

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  • Shidduchim

Is there any issue in looking into a Shidduch of an individual who’s parents are Ba’alei Teshuvah, meaning the grandparents of the individual didn’t keep Taharas Hamishpocho, and is there any Chumrah not to marry such an individual?

  There are pros and cons to every situation. I have a bit of a bias in this matter as my grandfathers married into such families: one married the daughter…

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  • Haircut, Nine Days, Shidduchim, The 3 Weeks

Are women allowed to shave legs during the 3 weeks? What about the 9 days?

  In general, woman 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…

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  • Geirus, Shidduchim

What is important to ascertain when looking into a Shiduch with a child of Geirim? (they went through with a few Geirus procedures, last one -L’eChumra. It’s unknown at which point their daughter was born).

  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…

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  • Shidduchim

Is there any truth to this rumor that if you make three Shidduchim you secure a place for yourself in Gan Eden? Where does this rumor come from if there is no truth to this at all?

  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…

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  • Shidduchim
  • kohen, shidduch, zonah

Regarding Kohanim; what are the standards that a girl needs to meet in order for her to be fit for a Kohen?

  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…

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  • Haircut, Sefiras HaOmer, Shidduchim

Is an unmarried woman allowed to shave body hair during Sefira? I don’t do so regularly, I just want to feel good and clean.

  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…

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  • Clothing, Sefiras HaOmer, Shidduchim

Can a girl, who is in Shidduchim, buy and wear new clothing during Sefiras Haomer?

  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…

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  • Shidduchim
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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:…

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  • Shidduchim

A publication wants to print this letter and wants to know if you approve of it?

  Question: Do you approve of the following? I recommend to consider that a couple getting married in their early twenties can expect to spend sixty years together, which is…

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