Dating

Cut and save: The messaging mistakes before a date that ruin your chances

OkCupid experts reveal the 6 mistakes that ruin every chance at a successful match – from embarrassing messages and fake photos to conversations that end at the wrong moment.

 Looking for love on the phone
 An illustrative image of a single woman watching a couple walk by.

Fostering love in wartime: The silent struggle of Israel’s singles - opinion

 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


The secret to a successful date is in a place you didn't think of

During Valentine's week: The fast food chain offers a surprising couple's card game for lovers. Special offer for the evening only - free delivery on orders over NIS 90 through the website or app.

McDonald's

'Jake Segal' pleads guilty to 12 counts of deceiving women

Rabbi Yosef Paryzer, known as "Jake Segal," pleaded guilty to defrauding 12 women out of a total of 30 counts into relationships by using false identities, which is considered rape under Israeli law.

 "Jake Segal" was not who the women he seduced online thought he was.

War reshapes Israeli dating scene as 72% seek serious relationships

Many Israeli singles reported returning to dating during the war, which is indicative of how people need to continue to develop personal connections during difficult times.

 Couple in love in Lisbon Portugal, 2007.

American Orthodox Jews face challenges in finding a spouse, study reveals

The study included surveys of more than 2,300 single Orthodox Jews, primarily users of Jewish dating platforms, conducted between February 5 and March 6, 2020.

An ultra-Orthodox couple watches the sea during a storm in the Mediterranean coast of the city of Ashkelon, Israel January 19, 2018.

Finding love during the war: A speed dating adventure in NYC

All in all, this was an experience I would recommend trying once. It was interesting and, at times, entertaining.

  The WRITER as she waits for another speed date.

Chinese camera company offers cash rewards to to employees for dating

"My company is more eager than my mum," one employee jokingly said.

 Marriages in decline. China.

Club MMingle: Jewish matchmaking across borders

One of the most interesting aspects of this line, called Club MMingle, is that it aims to bring Jewish people together globally, building community across borders and around the world.

 A Club MMingle event.

DateNight AI hosts pre-Simchat Torah speed dating event

6,000 participants, 2,500+ initial matches resulted from DateNight AI’s previous speed-dating event. A pre-Simchat Torah event offers another opportunity to pair up.

 A young couple on a date at the restaurant.

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.

'Marry a Mensch': A guide for Jewish women looking for a perfect man - review

Marry a Mensch is a folksy practical guide based on Devorah Kigel's experience, both personal and professional. 

 THE HAPPY couple on their long-awaited day.

Can AI find your perfect match? - Tu B'Av special 

The Inside Israeli Innovation Podcast with Eve Young: Season 2, Episode 27.

 Molly Myers, The Jerusalem Post