From the COLlive Inbox: A girl in Shidduchim writes her perspective as a single girl, while many of her friends are getting engaged. Full Story
The Waiting Game
Shidduchim SOS: What does coming late to a Shidduch date say about you? Full Story
What to Look for in Shidduchim
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of Online Smicha discusses what characteristics to look for when considering a shidduch. Video
Things to Avoid on a Shidduch Date
Shidduchim SOS: A mother of children shares 4 suggestions for singles on what not to do while on a shidduch date. Full Story
Clarity Needed in Shidduchim
A frum psychotherapist says spending more time with each other does not provide clarity in shidduchim. He also offers 3 tips for finding a bashert. Full Story
A Mother’s Role in Shidduchim
An event by the Adai Ad organization and Shalom Taskforce will answer questions on the mother's role in the shiduchim process. Full Story
Lubavitchers Flock to Dating Site
2,237 Lubavitchers are using the frum dating website Harei At. Owner Eli Ostreicher is considering a "Chabad section." Full Story, Video
Clarifying 6 Shidduchim Points
Devora Krasnianski of the Adai Ad organization speaks to relationship coach Pearl Mattenson about 6 areas that need clarifying on a shidduch date. Full Story, Video
Overcoming Fear of Commitment
Op-Ed: After finally overcoming his "fear of commitment," a recently married Lubavitch man shares tips on how he overcame his fear and finally proposed. Full Story
To Photo or Not to Photo
From the COLlive inbox: A 23-year-old bochur in Shidduchim wonders whether it is really a good idea to send a photo before a date. Full Story
Pre-Dating Course to Launch
With the shidduch process ever complex, a new pre-dating course for bochurim and girls will begin in the next few weeks. Full Story
Shallowness or Plain Rudeness?
Shidduchim SOS: Why would a mother with an eligible daughter treat a prospective girl for her son with minimal respect? Full Story
‘Ashkenazi-Sephardi’ Can Work
In a letter to be published in an upcoming Igros Kodesh volume, the Rebbe says shidduchim between Ashkenazim and Sephardim "pair up nicely." Full Story
New Course Teaches “Shidduchim”
COLlive exclusive: Marriage classes are a must among Chabad couples. Now a pre-dating course of 8 sessions was developed in Crown Heights. Full Story
Who’s Your Shadchan?
From the COLlive inbox: A mother from Florida has a suggestion which will have an "encouraging effect for other parents" dealing with shidduchim. Full Story
Unwritten Rules of Dating
SOS Shidduchim: A married man shares a few rules for dating based on things he personally experienced on shidduch dates. Full Story
My Non-Traditional Shidduch
Shidduchim SOS: "Nothing was working out for me, I couldn't even get a date. I was down in spirit and so I decided I was going to take a break and just see where life takes me." Full Story
Am I Rushing to the Chuppah?
From the COLlive Inbox: A 22 year old Bochur writes, "Just last week, my mother called me for a 'serious conversation'. I was expecting that it might be the Shidduch talk, but I was not expecting what she actually said." Full Story
If I were a Shadchan…
Shidduchim SOS: "You know those dates where five minutes in you know this is absolutely not for you?" A COLlive reader suggests a few practical suggestions to improve the shidduch system. Full Story
I’m Finding My Own Shidduch
Shidduchim SOS: "I've lived in Crown Heights for seven years, and was set up once a year with another mismatched shidduch, by people who barely knew me." Full Story
KSCVK Offers Shidduch Segulah
A Crown Heights organization that helps kallahs will be praying for 100 boys and girls to find a shidduch - for a fee. Full Story
Do’s and Don’ts of Shaddchanim
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com reviews the do's and don'ts of shidduch making according to Gemara and commentaries. Video
Sure, He’s a Really Great Guy
SOS Shidduchim: A bochur offers a humorous glimpse into what he thinks when being asked about a friend for a shidduch. Full Story
A Thank You to the Guys
Response to "Dear Chabad Bochur": A 24 year-old single girl defends all the single bochurim out there and has a special thank you to make. Full Story
Dear Chabad Bochur…
Shidduchim SOS: A Lubavitch girl who is "sick and tired of dating drama" has 5 things to tell bochurim in shidduchim. Full Story