Are there still “matchmakers” in Orthodox Jewish communites?
Yes there are still Shadchan (Matchmaker) in the Jewish Community, not only in the Orthodox Community but also the Conservative Community. Our marriage was done using a Shadchan, 4 children and 3 grandchildren later my bride is still my love, I long for the day, when I will rejoin my bride. The Shadchan by Rabbi Berel Wein Matchmaking is an old, traditionally blessed and honored Jewish occupation. In fact, the Talmud attributes matchmaking to be the Lord’s primary preoccupation. Only Jews speak about the Lord in such an intimate fashion. In any event, the shadchan as matchmaker appears as part of every Jewish society and in all times and places. Reliance on “official” (read professional) shadchanim waxed and waned throughout the centuries. But even when the professionals were not really so much in demand (as in early and middle twentieth century America) unofficial shadchanim always operated. They recommended matches to their friends, scouted for their relatives and generally made them
