Jewish tradition compares the wedding day to Yom Kippur for the bride and groom. For the two of them, the day is like a personal Yom Kippur, on which they engage in cheshbon hanefesh. On that day of transition from being single to being married, they introspect and reflect on their past and their plans

My parents emigrated to Toronto after the war and had four children who they treasured – 3 boys and myself, the youngest child and only girl in the family. My proud European, heimish parents were very traditional and had strong beliefs about how we should conduct ourselves, from how much value to place on education

The shidduch system is a tried and true method which has successfully brought many men and women together in marriage. Although it is not without its drawbacks, its benefits cannot be overlooked. That being said, it is often taken for granted how an individual will most effectively maneuver through the process and find a suitable