What is the position of EndTheMadness on the “singles lifestyle” prevalent in such communities as the Upper West Side?
We recognize that, due to a variety of circumstances, it takes longer for some people to find the right person to marry or to prepare oneself for marriage. No one should enter into a marriage without being prepared to assume the tremendous responsibilities of sharing life with a spouse. However, we also recognize the supreme value that Judaism places on marriage and family, and do not favor pushing off marriage in favor of career advancement, social considerations, or other non-essential factors that are often viewed with exaggerated importance. Getting married and starting a family are goals that singles should always strive for, and should view as top priorities. While single men and women should be valued by the community and treated with the dignity and respect befitting accomplished adults, singles should not become complacent with their current, perhaps comfortable, lifestyle. They should continue to be positive and proactive in all aspects of their lives, but should not lose sig
