How can I set him up if that’s how he treats his mother?
Shani Leiman with Zivia Reischer
“I 
know what you’re thinking,” Miriam said when I answered her call. “You think I’m calling about Etty again.
“And of course,” she said quickly, “if you have any ideas for her, I’m all ears. But actually,” she laughed, “I’m calling to see if you know anyone for my son. I never asked you for help with Yehuda because there always seemed to be a steady stream of suggestions for him. But he’s turning 28 next week. There’s still a steady stream of suggestions. But I’m starting to think we need more help.”
I’d actually spoken to Yehuda several times over the years. I’d made his sister Malky’s shidduch and had set up his sister Etty a few times, and I’d spoken to Yehuda about ideas he had or guys he knew.
It was clear to me that Yehuda was the apple of his mother’s eye. She was always telling me stories about his kindness and intelligence. He was soft-spoken, smart, and confident, and he had many friends.
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