Dating in Israel

Hasidic sect offers major cash boost to solve matchmaking crisis

Facing a matchmaker shortage, the Hasisdic Gur sect is boosting pay to revive its matchmaking system.

 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.
 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

 A young couple on a date at the restaurant.

DateNight AI hosts pre-Simchat Torah speed dating event


Is anyone talking about dating during wartime?

Making romantic connections with the backdrop of sirens and pandemonium has made the dating realm a minefield of its own.

 An AI-generated illustrative photo of a woman in wartime Tel Aviv.

Israelis embrace home-based celebrations on Tu B’Av, with online dating for singles

Due to the ongoing conflict, Israeli Tu B'Av celebrations are shifting to home-based, intimate gatherings, reflecting a global trend.

Celebrate at home with summer fruits from Moshavnik: Hosting trays for Tu B'Av.

Dating divides: The language of love doesn't always translate - opinion

Cultural differences can create unexpected challenges in cross-cultural dating.

A couple kisses and holds each other in a cafe.

DateNight AI: Huge Jewish virtual speed-dating event to celebrate Tu B’Av

Virtual speed-dating will take place August 20 at 9 p.m. Jerusalem time; and 8 p.m. New York time. The event will be run online via DateNight AI’s virtual platform. 

 Eitan and Keren with their baby Rotem.

Summer heat: Majority of Israeli singles are looking for a committed relationship

Israeli singles seek committed relationships amid war, reflected in OkCupid data. Actions over words emphasized for building stability and navigating challenges.

 A young couple on a date at the restaurant.

Catfishing and consent: The problems with dating online in 2024

The numbers relating to this phenomenon are far, far too high. This is beyond an issue of concern; it is outright fear.

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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.

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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.

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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.’