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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Soulful Dating Advice with Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom

23 Oct 2025

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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 WorldChallenges in Modern DatingThe #1 Dating Mistake People MakePost-Match Coaching and Breakup RulesUnderstanding Soulmates in JudaismWhy Older Singles Are Still SingleOpposites Attract vs. Peas in a PodDate 'Em Till You Hate 'Em No Touching for Five Dates The Importance of Compatibility Beyond LoveMentioned In EpisodeAleeza Ben Shalom WebsiteMatchmaker Matchmaker - PodcastAleeza Ben Shalom YoutubeGet Real Get Married: Get Over your Hurdles and Under the Chuppah Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me a Love That LastsThe Chuppah, or Wedding CanopyShomer Negiah, the Prohibition on TouchingWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:[email protected] contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewish

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