Author: Simantov International
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Should I get my pictures taken professionally?
We live in a world where appearance is very important and anybody who has ever subscribed to an online dating site knows that the first impression – based on the profile photo – is often what determines whether or not interest is sparked. As a consequence it seems only natural that one would ponder on…
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FREE ebook: The 10 Commandments of Dating
Most people dread the dating game. Especially if you’re a dating newbie or have been out of the scene for a while, the thought of dating can lead to queasy tummies and the feeling that maybe being single is not all that bad. But, wait! If you want to find the one, there are only…
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How are you going to celebrate Shavuot?
As hard as it is to believe, almost seven weeks – a whole 49 days! – have passed since Pesach and we are now getting ready to celebrate Shavuot. Although the Torah does not give us any particular instructions concerning the celebration of Shavuot – other than the commandments that apply to all holidays –…
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Can you guess five qualities we look for in our matchmakers?
We bet you don’t know that many professional Jewish matchmakers. There are not many of us about. But are you able to imagine the qualities we need to be great at our job? Have a think then read on… Patience To build relationships with clients, earn trust, and make matches, takes time. We don’t employ…
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Jewish matchmaking success
The search for that special someone to share life with, our “beshert,” can be difficult given the pace of life today. Most people are too busy to take the time needed to search for the ideal partner, and Jewish dating sites can seem promising, but end up being ultimately disappointing. Using the services of a…
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Jewish and single in 2014 – what are your options?
Are you Jewish and single? Do you feel like it’s time you had a life partner, but you have no idea how to go about it? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. We think you have a few options to try and find your special person…. Online dating There are very many online dating…
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Contemporary Jewish matchmaking
The origins of Jewish matchmaking have a history as long as that of the Jews themselves. The tradition of employing the help of a shadchan stems from a time when communication between Jews in different geographical areas (even if it was just the next town) was far more difficult than it is today. Nevertheless, despite…
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How traditional is Jewish matchmaking in current times?
Jewish matchmaking is a very old, and for many traditionally observant Jews, important aspect of Jewish culture and tradition. While it may seem an outdated custom in this, the 21st century, it is still widely practiced, which may come as a surprise to many people. However, it is still alive and well, much to the…
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Jewish Matchmaking vs. Jewish Dating
For those looking to find a nice Jewish husband or Jewish wife, what becomes the primary difference between Jewish matchmaking and Jewish dating is the element of time. There are plenty of online Jewish dating sites where you can connect with other single Jews. However, there is no particular screening process involved, and the person…
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How successful are Jewish matchmakers?
If success in matchmaking can be measured by the amount of time and effort you can save in finding your beshert, employing the services of a professional Jewish matchmaker is one of the best ways of achieving success. Online Jewish dating sites such as JDate and SawYouAtSinai do give Jews the chance to meet and…