Having admired the enormous success of the Baltimore program operated by Star-K, and the Queens Shidduch Initiative, several members of the Toronto Jewish Community have launched a similar program. Star-K's novel attempt at remedying the universal singles problem locally, was made with the twin hope of inspiring the launching of similar programs by organizations and individuals in other 'out-of-town' communities. Consider us inspired. Star-K has paid Shadchanim for 134 matches to date.
The Toronto Shadchan Incentive Program is offering a $2,000 gift to the Shadchan of a Toronto woman aged 23 or over. The Shadchan Incentive Program hopes that B'ezras Hashem its gift will act as a dual incentive. Professional shadchanim worldwide will place Toronto women on the top of their singles lists, and 'would-be shadchanim' and acquaintances will have extra incentive to keep Toronto women in mind.
For the shadchan of a successful shidduch to qualify for this gift, there are certain conditions and guidelines that apply. Those guidelines can be viewed at http://www.shidduchroundtable.com. All guidelines have been reviewed and approved by Rabbi Shlomo Miller, Shlita.
In an article about the Star-K program the author writes that "Perhaps these Star-K shidduchim would have been made in any case, despite the Star-K incentive. Who knows? One thing is for sure. Klal Yisroel can only stand to gain when we have the welfare of our fellow yidden in mind, by putting forth the effort to help our singles - wherever they live - build a bayis ne'eman b'Yisroel!"
We are hopeful that Toronto will mirror the success of Baltimore and Queens and that we can assist Jewish singles in finding their shidduch. Please email info@shidduchroundtable.com with any questions or comments.
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