Being Jewish with Jonah Platt Soulful Dating Advice with Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom
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Oct 23, 2025 Aleeza Ben Shalom, an international matchmaker and the star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking, shares her insights into the dating landscape. She reveals the biggest dating mistake people make: prioritizing looks over deeper values. Aleeza discusses her 'Soulmate Clarity System' and why matchmaking requires coaching for long-term success. She emphasizes the importance of compatibility and mutual understanding, and explores the Jewish perspective on soulmates. Get ready to learn her quirky dating rules: 'No touching for five dates' and 'date 'em till you hate 'em!'
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Dating Culture Varies By Region
- Dating norms differ by region and culture, and not knowing them leads to mistakes.
- Aleeza learned to adapt matchmaking approaches across countries by observing local patterns.
Start With Values And Life Goals
- Clarify your core values and long-term life goals before matchmaking.
- Use those answers to find a partner who helps you be your best self.
Match For Low Emotional Triggers
- Personal fears and past trauma create predictable relational triggers.
- Aleeza screens for low-trigger matches to reduce repeating negative patterns.
