Dating in Israel

More expensive than Berlin and even Paris: Tel Aviv breaks a new cost of living record

The cost of dating in Europe has soared in recent years. Switzerland and Scandinavia are the most expensive, and Tel Aviv is also among the most expensive cities in the world.

 A couple on a date
 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

 Couple in love in Lisbon Portugal, 2007.

War reshapes Israeli dating scene as 72% seek serious relationships


The second time around

Here are some suggestions for navigating the new dating scene.

Love puzzle

Three Ladies, Three Lattes: Do’s and don’ts of dating

Secular Pam, modern Orthodox Tzippi and haredi Danit answer your questions on percolating issues in Israel’s complicated social and religious fabric.

A couple on a date

Yenta, shmenta

Fass at the wedding of one her matches

Chiburim: Making the right love connection

Chiburim (Connections) was established three years ago to help singles in Israel meet their potential life partner.

A success story: The wedding of Tamar and Itai

Dating May be Tough - These Five Rules May Make it a Little Better

The Jerusalem Post

יוֹפְיָיה הַנִסְתָר שֶל הָאָרֶץ

New exhibition: The Hidden Beauty of the Land

New exhibition: The Hidden Beauty of the Land

Enough With the Ghosting - Have a Real Break Up!

The Jerusalem Post

A ‘Tinderella’ in Jerusalem

A missive to a potential, gone-forever Romeo reveals the split-second, disposable nature of the dating app.

A couple on a date

Pulling back the curtain on courting

Chananya Weissman exposes the madness of the Orthodox dating world – and his own – in a new webisode series.

Chananya Weissman in Jerusalem’s Bagel Cafe

Fleeing BDS, Belgian stage director brings a taste of Sex and the City to TA

Having been ostracized in Antwerp's artistic community, Noémi Schlosser breaks into Israel's theater scene with a comic production about love, sex and relationships.

DATE ME in TLV! actresses advertise the show