6/6/26 – Shiur 562 – Shidduchim — What do you have to disclose? At what point does privacy become deception? At what point does “full disclosure” become cruelty, stigma, and impossible perfectionism?
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June 4, 2026 · 1h 48m · Episode 486
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of disclosure in shidduchim, including medical and personal history.
A boy lost 150 pounds through Ozempic. Does he have to disclose?A girl struggles with anxiety and takes medication occasionally. Does she haveto disclose? At what stage? A boy has mild asthma controlled by an inhaler. Is that considered a medical condition requiring disclosure? A girl once had depression in college but has been stable for 5 years. Does “past history” need to be revealed? A boy’s father spent time in prison decades ago and completely rebuilt his life. Must that be disclosed to the other side? A girl has a sibling who left religion entirely. Is that relevant information or lashon hara? And much more…… with Rabbi Dovid Jaffee – Author, What Can I Say..Today, Maggid Shiur – 16:55with Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Lowy – Rov of Agudas Yisrael Toronto' Renowned Mechaber Seforim and Poseik on Hilchos Loshon Hora – 46:09with Rabbi Shlomo Goldberger – MSW, Former Executive Director of The Shidduch of Baltimore – 1:14:18
People in this episode
Guests: Rabbi Dovid Jaffee, Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Lowy, Rabbi Shlomo Goldberger
Topics covered
- Shidduchim
- disclosure
- privacy
- mental health
- medical conditions
- family background
- religion
Keywords
- shidduchim
- disclosure
- Ozempic
- anxiety
- asthma
- depression
- family history
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: What Can I Say..Today
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