Dating in Israel

More expensive than Berlin and even Paris: Tel Aviv breaks a new cost of living record

The cost of dating in Europe has soared in recent years. Switzerland and Scandinavia are the most expensive, and Tel Aviv is also among the most expensive cities in the world.

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 Followers of Rabbi Shaul Alter of the Ger (Hasidic dynasty) carry Torah scrolls as they dance during Simchat Torah celebrations in Jerusalem, on October 21, 2019.

Hasidic sect offers major cash boost to solve matchmaking crisis

 A Valentine's Day campaign from Papa John's and OkCupid.

Ahead of Valentines Day: 76% of Israeli singles say pizza is their favorite meal

 Couple in love in Lisbon Portugal, 2007.

War reshapes Israeli dating scene as 72% seek serious relationships


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."

 The dating app Tinder is shown on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken September 1, 2020. Picture taken September 1, 2020.

'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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In ‘Jewish Matchmaking,’ a diverse set of Jews experience Orthodox dating practices

As the host of “Jewish Matchmaking” on Netflix, Ben Shalom adapts the model of Orthodox arranged matches to Jewish singles from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds.

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It’s a date: Netflix’s ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ debuts May 3

Multiple cast members posted about their involvement on social media on Thursday, including comedian and disability activist Pamela Rae Schuller and Miami-based marketing executive Dani Bergman.

 "Jewish Matchmaking" follows Jewish singles in the U.S. and Israel as they search for their soulmates with the help of a Jewish matchmaker.

Three out of four Israeli women don't feel pressured to get married - Bumble study

The research from Bumble shows that Israeli women are changing what it means to be successful in love.