Finding a Mate; Dating

All you need to know about the quest for a soulmate. The Jewish perspective on the selection process, dating, and the need to marry in the first place!

The natural compulsion to marry expresses a deep soul-ambition: its desire to reconnect with its other half. Body and soul reach completion when they are reunited with their other half.

“I filled my car with diesel fuel instead of regular, and now it won’t start!”

The process whereby a man and woman meet, become acquainted with each other and decide whether they are suitable for each other, is not only common sense--it is actually mandated by Jewish law.

I am in a serious relationship with a great guy. We have been together for a while now and I have very strong feelings for him. He is ready to get married, and is getting a bit impatient with me.

My friends' spouses are all such wonderful people, but the guys I meet all seem to be missing something. What am I doing wrong?

I know what you are going to say: I am too fussy. But I can’t just settle on something half good. Where is the woman of my dreams?

My friends say the main thing is that you are in love, and everything else will fall into place. Should I believe them?

The Biblical story of Eliezer and Rebecca as a guide to what to look for in seeking a marriage partner

Join us for an insightful conversation with Rabbi Dr. Yosef Shagalow, a Minneapolis-based psychologist with extensive experience in helping couples in distress, and a Chabad emissary in St. Louis, Minnesota. Rabbi Dr. Shagalow will share his valuable know...