SJSinNYC: Pls read the letter
“encourage bochurim to marry those who are close to their age (and even older)”.
Clearly the main thrust is close to the age gap. The boys by and large are dating 22.5-25. We are not talking about marrying 30 yr old girls. Obviously marrying older has an even additonal benefit vis a vis the age gap.
Here’s and idea. Any one who doesn’t think that’s what the signers meant, please ask any one of them. (that are still b’chaim) I was involved as the the letter was being circulated. You can accuse me of being a liar or you can do your homework and see the truth.
Regarding the mathematics:
“I was wondering if amongst orthodox Jews the birth rate of girls may be higher.”
is this the mathematical point you would like be to respond to
or
“There could be a math mistake in my assumptions”
please make a clear supportable mathematical argument and we can debate. Pure conjecture with no basis ………