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Shidduch Incentive Program

STAR-K CERTIFICATION INC

Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Shidduch Incentive Program

Status: Program ran from 2004-2009 (5 years); appears to be concluded as of the content date.

Overview: STAR-K's Shidduch Incentive Program offered a cash gift to shadchanim (matchmakers) who successfully matched Orthodox single women.

Geographic Scope: Baltimore, Maryland (local program with worldwide impact)

Focus Areas: Jewish community support; addressing the Orthodox singles crisis

Award Details:

  • Initial award: $2,500 per successful match

  • Effective January 1, 2010, shadchanim had to receive a minimum shadchanus fee of $1,500 paid by the choson (groom) and kallah (bride) or their families to qualify for the STAR-K award

  • Program paid out $367,000 total to those who successfully arranged shidduchim for 152 local women over its 5-year run
  • Eligibility: Shadchanim matching Orthodox single women by Chanukah (initial deadline was 2009)

    Background: A local attempt at remedying the universal Orthodox singles problem in Baltimore that had widespread impact and became motivating factor in matching single Orthodox women around the world.

    Contact: STAR-K Certification Inc., Baltimore, MD; Phone: 410-484-4110

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    jewish

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