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the word for a woman Jewish matchmaker is 'shadchanit', pronounced shad-cha-neet.
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What is the Jewish word for matchmaker?
Another term used to describe a Jewish matchmaker is Shadchan. The words comes from the Hebrew language and is used in Judaism to refer to someone who suggests marriage-matches between Jews.
What does the yiddish word shachan mean?
The Yiddish word "shachan" refers to a matchmaker, someone who arranges marriages within the Jewish community. This role involves making introductions between potential partners and assisting in the process of finding a suitable match.
Does the word Jew pertain to a person of Jewish descent?
A person who is born to a Jewish woman or who halachicly (following Jewish law) converts to Judaism is a Jew.
Is there a yiddish word for a male matchmaker?
Male matchmaker = Shatkhen (שדכן)
What is the Hindi word for Matchmaker?
The Hindi word for matchmaker is "संयोजक" (sanyojak).
What does the Yiddish slang word goya mean?
It is the Yiddish word for a woman who is not Jewish. It is slang in English, but it is not slang in Yiddish.
Is an immoral Jewish girl called a shiksa?
no, that is a derogatory word for a gentile girl or woman
What is a yenta?
In Yiddish, it was a gossipy woman. Today, it is often used to describe a person who is a matchmaker. This use comes from the Broadway musical, "Fiddler on the Roof." In the musical, the matchmaker woman is named "Yenta."
Did any Jewish woman kill another Jewish woman in the Torah?
No
What is another word for matchmaker?
dating scam
Can a Catholic or gentile apply with a Jewish matchmaker service; I want to marry a Jewish doctor!?
You can indeed apply and see how it works. Many Jewish faiths tend to marry within their own though.
What is a sentence using the word matchmaker?
In the old days, some rulers hired a matchmaker to find a suitable bride or groom.
