On the hunt for the perfect NJB (Nice Jewish Boy) or Girl? Look no further! On this love-filled episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: 30 Minute Mensches, Jonah is joined by international matchmaking icon Aleeza Ben Shalom, star of the hit Netflix show 'Jewish Matchmaking.” Aleeza is an author, dating coach, and modern day yente who has successfully matched over 200 couples and coached thousands more. Get ready to find your Beshert!

Aleeze spills the tea on the most common dating mistakes, and why you might still be single. She also explains the wisdom behind her signature philosophies: “Date ‘em til’ you hate ‘em” “No touching for five dates” and why “Love is not enough.” Aleeza emphasizes personal growth, compatibility, and building a lasting connection through mutual understanding and shared values. She also discusses her vision for a global matchmaking movement aimed at strengthening communities by helping people find their life partners.

In this episode, Jonah and Aleeza help you YOUR “Beshert” and chat about all of these meaningful topics:

• Dating Culture Around the World
• Challenges in Modern Dating
• The #1 Dating Mistake People Make
• Post-Match Coaching and Breakup Rules
• Understanding Soulmates in Judaism
• Why Older Singles Are Still Single
• Opposites Attract vs. Peas in a Pod
• Date 'Em Till You Hate 'Em
• No Touching for Five Dates
• The Importance of Compatibility Beyond Love

Mentioned In Episode

• Aleeza Ben Shalom Website
• Matchmaker Matchmaker - Podcast
• Aleeza Ben Shalom Youtube
• Get Real Get Married: Get Over your Hurdles and Under the Chuppah
• Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me a Love That Lasts
• The Chuppah, or Wedding Canopy
• Shomer Negiah, the Prohibition on Touching

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