68 episodes

Join Netflix Jewish Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom and "The Love Rabbi" Rabbi Yisroel Bernath as they handle the toughest questions about dating and finding your soulmate. Nothing is scripted. These are real questions from people just like you answered by two of the worlds most well known matchmakers.

Matchmaker Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom & Rabbi Yisroel Bernath

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 22 Ratings

Join Netflix Jewish Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom and "The Love Rabbi" Rabbi Yisroel Bernath as they handle the toughest questions about dating and finding your soulmate. Nothing is scripted. These are real questions from people just like you answered by two of the worlds most well known matchmakers.

    The Three Core Behaviors for a Happy Lifetime Relationship

    The Three Core Behaviors for a Happy Lifetime Relationship

    Send us a Text Message.In this enlightening episode of the Matchmaker, Matchmaker Podcast, Aleeza Ben Shalom and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath dive deep into the core reasons and behaviors that make a relationship happy for a lifetime. Rabbi Bernath passionately argues that trust is the bedrock of any lasting relationship, though it’s not always identifiable at the start. Trust must be built over time through small, consistent acts that demonstrate reliability and integrity.Aleeza brings a unique per...

    • 9 min
    Rebroadcast: The Difference Between a Nice Guy and a Kind Guy

    Rebroadcast: The Difference Between a Nice Guy and a Kind Guy

    Send us a Text Message.Get ready for another exciting episode of "Matchmaker Matchmaker," featuring Netflix's own Aleeza Ben Shalom and the dynamic "Love Rabbi," Rabbi Yisroel Bernath! This week, they dive into the intriguing question: "What's the difference between a good guy and a kind guy?"Aleeza and Rabbi Bernath reveal that a good guy isn't just nice—he's also fun, engaging, and genuinely interested in getting to know people. In contrast, a kind guy is simply polite and agreeable, but ma...

    • 7 min
    Dating Disasters: When Jokes Turn to Lies

    Dating Disasters: When Jokes Turn to Lies

    Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Matchmaker Matchmaker, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Aleeza Ben Shalom welcome back Janine to share another wild and unexpected tale from her dating adventures. This time, Janine recounts a bizarre experience with a man she met online who made an unbelievable claim about having a glass eye, only to later reveal it was a joke. The trio talks about the importance of honesty and humor in the dating world, exploring where the line should be drawn.Key Takeaway...

    • 9 min
    Dating Disasters: When ‘No’ Isn’t Clear Enough

    Dating Disasters: When ‘No’ Isn’t Clear Enough

    Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode of Matchmaker Matchmaker, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Aleeza Ben Shalom are joined by a regular listener Janine, who shares a humorous and perplexing dating experiences that highlight the complexities of modern relationships. The trio explores the boundaries of friendship between men and women, the importance of clear communication, and the persistence often found in romantic pursuits.Key Points:Crazy Dating Stories: Janine shares her personal exper...

    • 10 min
    Why Do People Delay Marriage?

    Why Do People Delay Marriage?

    Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Aleeza Ben Shalom discuss a listener's question about how to inspire couples to get engaged and married quicker, reflecting on personal experiences and cultural trends. The discussion the topic of marriage timelines and societal perceptions of marriage. They also talk about the challenges and benefits of marriage, emphasizing the importance of positive messaging and community support.Key Points:Current Trends in Marriage: Rabbi...

    • 9 min
    Dating Struggles in Rural Areas

    Dating Struggles in Rural Areas

    Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Aleeza Ben Shalom and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath talk about a listener's question about the unique challenges of dating as a middle-aged Jew in the rural South. Rachel, a listener from Virginia, shares her experience of connecting with another Jewish divorcee from North Carolina and the complexities of their new relationship. Aleeza Ben Shalom and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath discuss the pressures of long-distance relationships, the difficulty of finding Jewis...

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

CathyMyro ,

so surprised how much i enjoy the show

i am puzzled how many of the participants
expect to or want to feel “turned on” by those they meet. and my question to them is how did that method of picking a partner work for you in the past? how much time did the sexy partner get before s/he became a jerk?

if by a number of dates there’s not even an inkling of romance, re-evaluate.

43 yrs ago my husband called me for a date and reminded me we had met at a graduate school party. i did not remember him and i said so. he skipped over that and invited me to a baseball game. (most people have watched enough sports to get that there is a ball, usually, and you keep your eye on it and i actually liked baseball )That was an excellent first date—focus on the game a little on each other a little.

Had i remembered him from the aforementioned party —vaguely as i watched him walking up the sidewalk to my apartment. i did notice that his clothes were wrinkled —a minor distraction. within a month the deal was signed sealed and ready to deliver to the huppah —-two years later

one helpful trait both of us seemed to have was to be oblivious to what each of us thought were our own detriments

i am 71 and married to my besherit for 41 yrs. a new (young) friend saw our wedding picture and commented that she never would have recognized us from our appearance now! i told my husband and we both laughed—each of us thinks we look exactly like that 41 yr old photo.
our courtship is a long, sometimes difficult story (i was not born Jewish—now i have been living almost twice as many years as a Jew).

ListenDude43 ,

A Podcast Filled With Great Advice

This is an honest podcast that answers questions from two people’s points of view instead of just one and you always learn something that makes you think and see things about relationships with a new and positive perspective. After listening to this, the world of dating doesn’t feel so daunting anymore. Very refreshing!

lonestar28 ,

The advice we all need!

Love this podcast! Amazing, helpful, and sincere advice for searching for and being in a healthy relationship! Appreciate the humor, as anyone in the dating pool knows…it is needed! The hosts are the perfect balance together on this podcast and the topics covered/questions answered are exactly what we need for our modern dating society!

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