Shiduchim Are Going Better in Eretz Yisroel
Question: Shalom Rabbi Mandel,
I learned in Eretz Yisroel for nearly four years, and have been back in America for the past year and a half. Recently, I returned to Eretz Yisroel for two weeks for my brother’s Chasuna, and received five or six shidduch suggestions during that short visit. In contrast, I have not received any suggestions during my entire year and a half in the US.
This has made me wonder whether my mazel for shidduchim may be stronger in Eretz Yisroel, and whether I should consider moving back, even though I generally find life in America calmer and less stressful. Does Rebbi have any advice on how I should approach this? Thank you
Answer: You’ve got a very good question. I would spend, let’s say a few months in Eretz Yisroel, get engaged, and move to America. That’s what it looks like to me. Because if you find it very stressful in Eretz Yisroel, but for shidduchim it’s better, you’ve got to get married first. And it seems to be better there, so stay there for a while. And then you'll decide. You'll move back to the States, if you like. Hatzalcha Gedola