The Ohr Yosef Shidduch Network
A Community Initiative Supporting Shidduchim
For the Community, By the Community

One community, working together
for every single among us.

The Ohr Yosef Shidduch Network is an initiative of Nshei Kollel Ohr Yosef, led by a committee of women with experience in shidduchim, working to make sure all singles are seen. We maintain a private registry on their behalf, and offer resources, Torah guidance, and support for parents navigating this process for the first time.

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לֹא־טוֹב הֱיוֹת הָאָדָם לְבַדּוֹ; אֶעֱשֶׂה־לּוֹ עֵזֶר כְּנֶגְדּוֹ

“It is not good for man to be alone; I will make a fitting partner for him.”

— בראשית ב:י״ח

Our Story

Why We Started This

The Ohr Yosef Shidduch Network was born from a simple idea: every single deserves the opportunity to be known, included, and supported in their shidduch journe.

It also grew from a common experience among parents in our community — not always knowing the nuances of how to navigate this process, from proper etiquette to the privacy involved, and not always knowing where to turn.

After recognizing this need within the Thornhill community, the Network provides practical resources, Torah guidance, and a community registry for all singles — helping support families, assist shadchanim, and create more opportunities for meaningful connections.

Torah Classes

Shiurim and guided learning to support singles and families through every stage of the journey.

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Resume Writing

One-on-one help polishing a shidduch resume so it presents each candidate clearly and well.

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Guidance & Coaching

Personal coaching and hadracha for daters and parents, from first dates through engagement.

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FAQ

Answers to the questions we hear most from singles, parents, and shadchanim.

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Suggest a Match

Have an idea for who should meet? Let us know — completely anonymously.

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Every profile we help complete, and every introduction handled thoughtfully, is a small act of chesed — done quietly, with real people's futures in mind.

THE OHR YOSEF SHIDDUCH NETWORK
How We Help

Practical, hands-on resources

Real support for singles and families at every stage.

  • One-on-one resume sessions
  • Formatting & wording review
  • Reference guidance

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  • First-date & ongoing coaching
  • Parent support & check-ins
  • Confidential, judgment-free

Shadchanim & Dating Coaches Directory

Toronto & Thornhill Shadchanim

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Out-of-Town Shadchanim

Shadchanim based outside Toronto who work with our community.

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Dating Coaches

Coaches who work one-on-one with singles throughout the process.

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Specialty Shadchanim

Older singles, second marriages, professionals, and more.

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Chosson & Kallah Teachers

Guidance for chassanim and kallahs ahead of the wedding.

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Rabbinic Guidance

Haskamos

This project operates with the guidance and support of local Rabbanim. Our Haskamos letter is below.

Haskamos letter coming soon.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Complete the online form with your background and preferences — any additional information you'd like to share should go in your bio. Your profile is added to the database right away; our team may follow up for verification or clarity based on what's submitted. You'll receive an automatic email confirming your form was received — please don't submit more than once.

Absolutely. While our focus is on the Thornhill community, singles from outside the area are welcome to register as well.

Yes. Profiles are shared only with vetted shadchanim under rabbinical guidance, and only for the purpose of suggesting appropriate matches.

Registration and our classes and coaching are offered as a community resource, free of charge. Should you wish to make a payment, please use our donation link below.

Reach out by email and let us know what you're looking for — resume review, coaching, or a class — and we'll follow up to schedule a time.

Resume review is offered לזכר נשמת רפאל בן נוריאל ז״ל — in memory of Rafael ben Nuriel z"l.

Email us directly and we'll be in touch about our access process, and about adding you to our shadchanim directory.

I'd like to be added as a shadchan

Not Another Lounge and ShidduchShuk are great places to browse date spot ideas around Toronto — restaurants, lounges, and casual date locations, filterable by type and price. For minyan times while you're planning around a date, Thornhill Kollel and BAYT's website keep up-to-date schedules. For all other Toronto-related dating info, the Toronto Shidduch Initiative is a great place to check directly.