'Jewish Matchmaking': Host Aleeza Ben Shalom pairs over 200 singles with their soulmate

Aleeza Ben Shalom is a relationship expert, dating coach, Times of Israel blogger, and author of 'Get Real, Get Married' and 'Virtual Dating'
PUBLISHED MAY 3, 2023
Aleeza Ben Shalom makes her Netflix debut with 'Jewish Matchmaking' (YouTube/@aleezabenshalom)
Aleeza Ben Shalom makes her Netflix debut with 'Jewish Matchmaking' (YouTube/@aleezabenshalom)

PARDES HANNA, ISRAEL: After the huge success of 'Indian Matchmaking', Netflix brings a new dating reality show for Jewish singles. The upcoming show will take the traditional Jewish matchmaking practice of shidduch and give it a modern spin.

Aleeza Ben Shalom will make her debut as the host of the Netflix dating show, which is scheduled to premiere on May 3. 'Jewish Matchmaking' viewers will hook to their seats as the matchmaker Aleeza finds a perfect match for Jewish singles across both the US and Israel, just like Sima Taparia did for Indian singles. Aleeza has been in the matchmaking industry for years and has paired multiple singles with their soulmates.

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Who is Aleeza Ben Shalom?

Aleeza is a relationship expert, dating coach, in-demand speaker, expert, Times of Israel blogger, and author of 'Get Real, Get Married' and 'Virtual Dating'. She is also a dedicated wife and loving mother of five children and one adorable dog. Aleeza originally hails from Philadelphia but currently resides with her husband and five children in the northern Israeli town of Pardes Hanna. The relationship expert connects singles from around the world with dating coaches and matchmakers. However, Aleeza's official website suggests that she has been called the 'Jewish Dating Guru' for her successful career guiding singles through the steps to becoming engaged regardless of age, affiliation, or stage in life. Additionally, Aleeza's relationship advice has also been featured in recognized media outlets. Aleeza has a great team of matchmakers who help her break through patterns and cultivate relationships that lead to marriage. Besides matchmaking, she also trains dating coaches and matchmakers. Aleeza has been a professional matchmaker for 12 years, since 2011. Notably, Aleeza has helped over 200 singles find their soulmate. The dating coach often shares relationship advice on social media. Aleeza has previously appeared in the web series 'Soon By You or EliTalks.' Now, the dating guru is set to appear in Netflix's 'Jewish Matchmaking'.

Aleeza Ben Shalom is a relationship expert, dating guru and author (Instagram/aleezabenshalom)
Aleeza Ben Shalom is a relationship expert, dating guru, and author (Instagram/aleezabenshalom)

Aleeza Ben Shalom on 'Jewish Matchmaking' Season 1

Aleeza will make her Netflix debut and help Jewish singles who seek love through the somewhat old-fashioned method of a matchmaker. The matchmaker will first interview and work with the cast to know about their choices and help them find true love. Aleeza noted in the ''Jewish Matchmaking' trailer, "Finding your person is the hardest thing in the entire world." However, Aleeza shared the relationship's thumb rule with the singles. The relationship expert advised, "Date them 'til you hate them." The upcoming Netflix show promises a pack of entertaining episodes and endearing individuals. The viewers will also witness surprising takeaways, insights, and advice that Aleeza will share with the singles, which you can also apply in your relationship.



 

'Jewish Matchmaking' Season 1 will debut on Netflix on May 3.

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