About this episode

Rabbi Tzadok Katz discusses the complexities and challenges of the shidduch system in a candid conversation.

In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Nachi Gordon sits down with Rabbi Tzadok Katz, a shadchan with over 23 years of experience, for one of the most honest and entertaining conversations about shidduchim you'll ever hear. From speed dating and picture sharing to the stigma facing working boys and the pressure that's been built into the system, Rabbi Katz pulls no punches about what's actually broken, and what's working better than people think. The conversation covers everything from how technology has completely transformed the shadchan's job, to why girls are maturing faster than boys and what needs to change, to the halacha of sharing information and how buried details may be behind most early divorces. Rabbi Katz also shares his philosophy on excitement, readiness, and why "getting the job done" is more complicated than it sounds. Whether you're a single, working with singles, or just fascinated by how the system actually works behind the scenes, this episode is a must-listen. This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals Download the app and never pay full price again! https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp _________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka…

People in this episode

Host: Nachi Gordon

Guest: Rabbi Tzadok Katz

Topics covered

• shidduchim
• dating
• Jewish culture
• relationships
• self-improvement

Keywords

• shidduch
• dating
• Rabbi Tzadok Katz
• relationships
• Jewish singles
• halacha
• technology

Sponsors

PZ Deals, Colel Chabad, EL AL

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