Shadchanus in HalachahA comprehensive guide to the halachos of paying a shadchan. Man or woman, learned or unlearned, professional or amateur, a shadchan is an osek b'tzarchei tzibbur, who with each successful shidduch builds the foundation of a bayis neeman b'yisrael. "Shadchanus" is the payment that is given upon the completion of a shidduch to express appreciation for the great joy the shadchan has brought into your life. How is shadchanus viewed in halachah? Is it only