Episode 66: My sister is transgender. Will I ever find a shidduch?

About this episode

The episode discusses concerns about finding a shidduch in light of a sibling's transgender identity and the challenges of media consumption after seminary.

Questions explored in this episode: 1. I am in shidduchim and very afraid that I will not find a wife, because my sister is openly transgender. Please advise! 2. I'm struggling with watching movies after seminary. Should I start shidduchim? Submit your anonymous questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

People in this episode

Hosts: Shua Naparstek, Bashie Naparstek

Topics covered

• transgender issues
• shidduchim
• family dynamics
• personal struggles
• media consumption

Keywords

• shidduch
• transgender
• sister
• seminary
• anonymous questions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: www.jewishteentalk.com

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