“Becoming Exclusive: Changing The Outsider Experience of Jewish Singles" with Rachel Hercman

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What do you think of when you see someone who is single? What do you think of when you enter Jewish communal spaces as a single adult? Whether you are single or in a relationship, we can all learn from Rachel Hercman @rachelhercman. Rachel talks to me about some of the issues Jewish women and men are facing, especially in the pandemic. There are issues in the dating world but there are also challenges of just being single in a Jewish community. While growing up in a family-oriented culture is a beautiful thing, it can also be extremely challenging for people who are not married yet or choose not to be married. Is there a so called “shidduch crisis” and if there is, what are some ways we can alleviate the challenges? In this episode, Rachel not only gives an empowering message to our single adults, but more importantly, how we as a community need to re-examine our culture and facilitate not just more introduction but more INTEGRATION. What kind of conversations should we be having with our friends and neighbors? Find out how by listening to episode 29 with Rachel Hercman!