Dating in Israel

OKCupid launches Hebrew version, with special personalization for traditional, orthodox Jews

This new feature will include a variety of personalization questions to help find a match for users' diverse lifestyles, the company said.

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The Great Mifgash. Pictured: Tracy Frydberg, director, Tisch Center for Jewish Dialogue at ANU – Museum of the Jewish People; Yoni Alon, Israeli Jewish Peoplehood Coalition and found er of David Cards.

The Great Mifgash: Building global Jewish connections amid crisis

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Gaza War has amped up Israel’s passion for matchmaking

The matchmaking trend began in the first weeks of the war amid daily rocket fire, with posts from people seeking to find “the one to run to the bomb shelter with.”

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Sleepless in TLV: New hotlines for Israeli singles amid war

Two women offer crucial emotional support and guidance to individuals and couples seeking connection and companionship, addressing the unique challenges faced in turbulent times.


Man walks out mid-date due to woman's 'disrespectful' behavior

A man shared his surprising dating experience on social media when his second date took an unexpected turn, leaving him with seemingly no choice but to walk away.


New Tinder feature raises red flag: 'Profit above women and girls’ safety'

The new feature will cost users nearly £5,000 annually, with some claiming that it will only attract "super wealthy or pathological stalker types."

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'He had a smile to kill': Jake Segal victim shares how rabbi deceived her

How did ‘Yeshiva Deceiva’ – a married rabbi romantically entangled with several women over at least seven years – live a double life?

 ‘JAKE SEGAL’ has been dubbed ‘Yeshiva Deceiva’ by X’s friends; other monikers in circulation include ‘Jake the Fake,’ ‘Jake the Snake,’ and ‘Jakeyl & Hyde.’

Dater, beware: Staying safe and avoiding catfish in online dating

After the Jake Segal scandal, many women in Israel expressed reluctance to use dating apps, but others said that it was merely an expectation they had when using it.

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Who is the mysterious ‘Jake Segal,’ who tricked women into sex?

"Jake Segal" is the alter-ego of Rabbi Yosef Paryzer, a foreign citizen in his 30s who worked at a yeshiva in Israel.

 "Jake Segal" was not who the women he seduced online thought he was.

‘Make Me a Match’ maven Aleeza Ben Shalom takes Netflix to heart and soul

Jewish Matchmaker host talks about the art of finding a soulmate, the intrigues, and personal adventures.

 Aleeza Ben Shalom, host of "Jewish Matchmaking," at her home in Israel, July 5, 2023.

Bumble research reveals what Gen Z looks for in romance

Purpose, confidence, and integrity is the new standard approach to dating for Generation Z, the first generation growing up entirely around dating apps.

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Jewish religious singles want to be set up on more dates - poll

The most difficult aspects of finding a partner were: Not getting enough good matches, emotional unavailability and lack of set-ups in general. 

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