Author: Simantov International
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26 ways you can be happier – and find the love you want
Is your life plodding along? Are you feeling blue? Or (though you hate to admit it) lonely? Let’s see if we can help you turn that frown upside down with our list of 26 mood boosters that will help you get happy (and find the love you want). Alphabetised for your pleasure, this eBook is…
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Recipe for white wine sangria
Fruit-filled white wine sangria is simply divine. Suitable for any occasion and simple to make – just make sure you prepare more than you think you will need! Ingredients 1 orange, thinly sliced 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries 10 large strawberries, sliced 1 cup orange juice 1 750 ml bottle…
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What is Tu B’Av?
Tu B’Av is an ancient Jewish holiday which was celebrated thousands of years ago but fell into oblivion until it was revived in Israel as the Jewish alternative to Valentine’s Day. This explains why, if you don’t live in Israel, you’ve probably never celebrated Tu B’Av. Well we, at Simantov, happen to think that the…
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Five ways you can celebrate Tu B’Av this year
Stuck for something to do on Tu B’Av? Here are some ideas for you: Organise a singles party themed around the colour white. All guests have to wear white and all flowers and decorations in the room should be white as well. You can have this party in a local synagogue, venue or your home.…
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How to keep love alive: dos and don’ts of long-term relationships
Finding love is not an easy task. Keeping it alive and strong is even harder, and unfortunately proves impossible for some people. In reality, many couples are unable to sustain their initial attraction. Daily life, often exhausting and lacking in excitement, has a way of slowly dampening the passion felt at the beginning and of…
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Are you attracting the same “type” over and over? 6 suggestions to break the pattern
Unlike many other people, you do not have any difficulty attracting potential partners. You’ve had several relationships. Some of them were serious, some not, but all of them ended up failing miserably. Sometimes at a great emotional cost to you. First you need to take a break from dating and use that time to reflect…
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Why hiring a matchmaker is an excellent investment … if you are serious about finding your beshert
When looking for their beshert, single Jews have several options. The first option, which does not involve any spending, is of course to meet the person in a “natural” setting, whether it be at school, in the workplace, while practicing an activity, etc. This would generally be anyone’s best option. But things unfortunately do not…
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When did dating become so difficult? Modern Jewish dating: problems and solutions
Dating used to be a simpler affair. Or at least we like to think it was. People lived in small towns where everybody knew everybody. Everyone had the same life plan: get married and have a family. And parents never hesitated before getting involved in their kids’ lives. And so it went for a lot…
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The Real Cost of Dating
When considering the prospect of meeting their beshert, rare are those who look at the process in financial terms. Love, companionship and commitment are what we all want. And no price can be attached to finding that. Nobody wants to be callous and insensitive to the point that they would actually calculate how much the…
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Important things we ask which might surprise you….
When you sign up with us, we will ask you many questions. Some may be questions that you are expecting to hear. But some may make you crinkle your forehead and wonder, “Why are they asking me such things?” You can be sure that in all cases there are really good reasons behind the questions…