Question: Is there any truth to the rumour that if you make 3 successful shidduchim (i.e. match three people with their future spouse), you are granted the highest level of heaven? Is it also true that you are completely absolved of any sins you may have committed?
Response: I have never heard of these promises before, but nevertheless bringing soul mates together is one of the greatest things you can do. Here's why:
- It's the first thing G-d did after He created the world - He introduced Adam and Eve. So you are doing G-d's work.
- While we are single, we are only half a soul. By reuniting someone with their other half, you have made them complete. This not only benefits those two individuals but also the entire world - another piece of fragmentation has been healed.
- There are souls waiting to come down into this world; by introducing their parents to each other you have brought them closer to fulfilling their purpose.
So the matchmaker has done good for themselves, the couple, the future generations and the entire world!
But even if the couple you introduce don't hit it off, it still does no harm. Because there is a tradition that we have to meet a certain number of people before we can meet our soulmate. Even the "failed attempts" help, because it brings the real one that much closer.
So if you have an idea for someone - suggest it! While I can't guarantee it will absolve you of all your sins, it will certainly do much towards greatly mitigating them.
