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.

 A couple on a date
 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


Dating app-induced FOMO causes low self-esteem, bad moods - study

Over 80% of single students use dating apps, with about 25% of secular students entering an app over five times a day and 15% of religious students doing the same.

The dating app Tinder is shown on an Apple iPhone in this photo illustration taken February 10, 2016

Points of Contact: Helping Anglos wed

Points of Contact is a closed Facebook group of more than 560 volunteer matchmakers (called Point People) working primarily on behalf of marriage-minded religious Anglo-Israelis.

POC FOUNDER Tzippi (Schechet) Sha-ked

Is that a COVID-19 mask you're wearing or are you happy to see me?

Coronavirus has changed dating and presented new challenges to those looking to find love.

Virtual relationships, online dating and social networking concept - woman sending kisses with computer monitor

Don’t let the pandemic stop your search for a soulmate

MAKE THAT coffee date virtual.

Dear Matchmaker: Harassing behavior, photo shoots & multiple setups

We welcome you to submit your questions about dating, online profiles, dating etiquette, relationships and more.

Virtual relationships, online dating and social networking concept - woman sending kisses with computer monitor

New dating site allows Jewish mothers to set up dates for their children

In addition to bringing parental matchmaking to the modern era, all the dates are pre-paid.

Virtual relationships, online dating and social networking concept - woman sending kisses with computer monitor

OkCupid to launch campaign expressing dating issues important to Israelis

The campaign will use Idan Barzilay's artwork to create colorful animations that in turn will help bring people with similar opinions or beliefs together, in an artistic way.

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Ghosting, inappropriate behavior and coronavirus dating

We welcome you to submit your questions about dating, online profiles, dating etiquette, relationships and more.

IF YOUR date isn’t calling, here's what you should do.

Young Jews falling in love during the pandemic — without meeting in person

Jackie Abrams, a 20-year-old college student living in Troy, New York, chatted with 14 people in the group before she met a “really cute” guy through a Zoom chat hosted by one of the group’s members.

Virtual relationships, online dating and social networking concept - woman sending kisses with computer monitor

Dating becomes another casualty of coronavirus

‘It's too hard to just meet strangers when you don't know where they've been… or if they have the virus,’ says one Israeli single

A PHOTO DEPICTS the ‘I Love You Wall,’ in Montmartre, Paris.