Tackling the Shidduch Crisis: A Community Approach (The Shidduch Site)

Tackling the Shidduch Crisis: A Community Approach (The Shidduch Site): "Firstly, I would encourage the Baltimore community to come together as cohesive whole in helping singles to find and be prepared to marry their spouses. This means, in practical terms, that the entire community itself must dedicate itself to this goal, rather than rely solely on scattered groups of shadchan volunteers or upon the vagaries of personal networks of contacts. Some practical recommends include the following:
Every shul should establish a shidduchim committee, and actively work to organize social events around the community geared towards providing opportunities for single men and women to meet and socialize in a non-pressured atmosphere. Rather than simply spawn another flavor shidduch fair, these events would instead focus on topics of interest to singles of various ages and backgrounds with the goal of creating a relaxed, natural environment where people can feel free to socialize, talk freely and be themselves! Possibilities might include speakers, entertainment, a shared kosher dinner, planned group-oriented visits to local arts and exhibits, or local a Shabbaton – be inventive!"