In a dating landscape that seems to be defined by digital interactions, many singles are looking for a different dating experience. Dating methods that were popular pre-online dating are now enjoying the benefits of modern technology and are bringing daters hybrid approaches that work.
Matchmaking has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity as matchmakers adapt to the needs of modern singles. Matchmaking is the perfect choice for single professionals with busy lives who don’t want to waste time dating the wrong people.
Matchmaking is nothing new in Jewish communities worldwide—the practice has been commonplace for thousands of years. Today, modern Jewish matchmakers are reimagining the shidduch for modern singles looking for a partner who shares their background, values, and goals.
Modern Jewish matchmaking marries elements of the traditional process with modern dating approaches. Matchmakers use nationwide databases and a hands-on approach to make impressive and marriage-minded introductions.
Listed in alphabetical order, these matchmakers cultivate close relationships with their clients and get to know what they’re looking for in a life partner. They bring years of experience in their respective niches, whether that’s international introductions or LGBTQ+ matchmaking.
One goal unites them all: to find fulfilling relationships and marriages for Jewish singles while fostering community along the way.
Layla Book
Layla Book is a matchmaker, dating concierge, and event planner who can help you streamline your dating process. Layla offers a variety of matchmaking options. The matchmaking team will help you find the path that’s best for you. Beyond matchmaking, Layla also helps clients with online and offline dating strategies.
During strategy sessions, Layla will help you discover the most effective way to meet compatible people. If you’re not sure what kind of help your dating game needs, Layla can help you figure it out. She has unique experiences working with Jewish singles all over North America. Layla can find you a wonderful match, whether you’re looking in your area or across the country.
Karina Datashvili
Karina Datashvili is the Senior Matchmaker and dating and relationship coach at SIMANTOV International, a global matchmaking agency for Jewish singles. Karina studied at the Matchmaking Institute and serves singles across the globe through SIMANTOV International.
Karina and the team at SIMANTOV International support clients from many backgrounds, observance levels, ages, and countries. SIMANTOV International helps singles who are ready for marriage find a compatible life partner, whether they’re searching in their neighborhood or across the world.
Erin Davis
Erin Davis is a relationship coach and wingwoman who got her start in the Jewish matchmaking world. She founded Shabbatness, a not-for-profit dating service catering to busy and single Jewish professionals. Shabbatness brought singles in their 20s-40s together for dinners and events centered around Jewish values.
As a wingwoman, Erin is your confidant and biggest fan. She helps you maximize the time you spend dating by actually getting out there and meeting people you’re compatible with IRL. She can help you with mock dating, personal online dating overhauls, and image consulting. All of her services are focused on finding you the long-lasting partnership you’ve been waiting for.
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Jessica Fass
Jessica Fass is the founder and Chief Love Officer for Fass Pass to Love. In addition to being a matchmaker, she is a relationship and dating coach with more than a decade of experience helping Jewish singles find and keep love. She comes from a diverse background in film and media and has a passion for working with people.
Jessica’s matchmaking and coaching approach is focused on transformation and growth. She learns what her clients are hoping for and guides them toward it with respect, honesty, and care. Jessica obtained her Matchmaking Certification from The Matchmaking/Global Love Institute.
Michelle Frankel
Michelle Frankel is a certified matchmaker, dating coach, and relationship expert. She’s an established authority on dating and relationships and a member of the Matchmaking Institute and the Matchmaker Alliance. Michelle is the founder of NYCity Matchmaking, a service for attractive and educated men and women looking for their life partner.
NYCity Matchmaking offers a modern approach to highly personalized introductions, date coaching, and online dating support. Michelle combines proven executive recruiting strategies with her own matchmaking intuition to make first introductions that can blossom into so much more.
Sara Malamud
Sara Malamud has made more than 5,000 matches and set up hundreds of marriages for professional Jewish singles. Her unique and powerful matchmaking approach hones in on each client’s interests, attributes, passions, and hopes. Sara works with clients in cities across the globe and is a member of the Matchmakers Alliance.
Sara works with a diverse range of Jewish clients, including Reform, Secular, Conservative, and Modern Orthodox. She works closely with each client to learn what they’re looking for in a partner and their relationship goals, whether it be an exclusive relationship or marriage. She carefully screens every member of her database to ensure high-quality first introductions.
Michal Naisteter
Michal Naisteter is a matchmaker, super-connector, and dating strategist who helps singles in the Philadelphia area. She aims to know each of her clients on a deep, personal level. When she begins the matchmaking process with a client, she’s not just looking for a good first date—she’s searching for a client’s soulmate, community, and future.
Michal can help singles experiencing a variety of dating struggles, whether they’re ready for commitment-minded matchmaking or far from it. Her dating strategy consultations can help singles create unforgettable online dating profiles and get more from the modern dating experience.
Aleeza Ben Shalom
Aleeza Ben Shalom is a dating coach and matchmaker who appeared on Netflix’s “Jewish Matchmaking.” Also known as the “Jewish Dating Guru,” Aleeza connects singles from around the world with dating coaches and matchmakers who help them navigate the path toward marriage.
Aleeza works with a diverse team of coaches and matchmakers. They work to give each of their clients personalized attention, and because Aleeza’s network of coaches and matchmakers is so robust, clients can find someone they really connect with. Aleeza and her network also offer their clients access to a large, global database.
Dr. Tova Weinberg
Dr. Tova Weinberg is the founding matchmaker and matchmaker advisor at SawYouAtSinai, one of the largest Jewish matchmaking agencies. Tova is one of the most successful Jewish matchmakers in the United States, and she’s led hundreds of couples to meetings that lead to marriage.
SawYouAtSinai was founded to help Jewish singles find their soulmates. The matchmaking services combine the power of technology with the personal touch and tradition of a matchmaker. Singles can find matchmakers from diverse backgrounds, religious levels, and locations, so they can find a professional who understands who they’re looking for.
Joanna Halpern Zisman
Joanna Halpern Zisman is the creator of Yente Over the Rainbow, a matchmaking service for LGBTQ+ Jewish singles. Joanna and her team at Yente Over the Rainbow help singles find and connect with diverse communities of queer Jewish singles for love, friendship, and global community.
Yente Over the Rainbow allows singles to create profiles on the platform where they can meet and chat. They’ll answer questions about themselves and who they’re looking for in a partner or friend, and Yente Over the Rainbow’s unique matchmaking algorithm will make suggestions. Soon, Joanna and her team will extend to more hands-on matchmaking processes.
Where Modern and Traditional Dating Meet
Working with a matchmaker not only simplifies the dating process but also gives singles an outlet for support and reflection. Dating comes with highs and lows, and having the professional support of a matchmaker can make all the difference while singles navigate the process.
Matchmakers help clients discern their goals and create plans to achieve those goals. Jewish singles will find these modern matchmakers can relate to their backgrounds and hopes for a relationship, and help play an influential role in getting them there.
