Shadchanim Propose Pay-Per-Date Model in Israel’s Shidduch Scene

A group of shadchanim in Israel’s Chabad communities is circulating a proposal to compensate matchmakers for dates that do not lead to engagements, suggesting up to 100 shekels per date while keeping traditional payments for successful matches; the plan aims to address increasingly lengthy dating processes, but it is likely to spark debate over financial pressure on families and the balance between service and mitzvah.