Dating

Cuddle up for winter: OkCupid reveals data on Israeli's dating habits

Israel’s short winter may be brief, but its emotional impact is not. OkCupid data shows colder weather pushes singles indoors, heightening loneliness and the desire for connection.

A couple share a romantic glass of champagne in the Golan Heights
  THE FAMOUS Victory over Japan Day kiss in Times Square, New York City, on August 14, 1945, captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt. The author says that a clear Israeli victory must be achieved in Gaza.

Smooching through the ages: First kiss was 20 million years ago by early primates, scientists say

‘WHEN I met my hubby, we dated, broke up, got back together, and even got engaged, all within 15 days. We got married less than two months later,’ says the writer.

15 days that changed my life And the lessons I learned along the way - opinion

Record-breaking online speed-dating event sees 15,463 Jewish dates

Love is in the Wi-Fi: Record number of Jewish singles join virtual dating event


Grindr allows users to request 'No Zionists' on profiles, reversing prevoius policy

Grindr said that the policy change was "implemented following user escalations around its potentially inflammatory nature." 

 Grindr, same-sex dating app, shown on a phone screen

The tennis player admitted she had never been on a date

Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez made a surprising confession and turned to her followers with a request to "apply" for a date with her.

Leylah Fernandez

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

From tragedy to matrimony: The love story of Aliza Teplitsky and Rabbi Leo Dee

Two years post-terror attack, Rabbi Leo Dee is engaged to Aliza Teplitsky – read all about their unexpected love story.

 Rabbi Leo Dee (L) with his fiance Aliza Teplitsky.

Cut and save: The messaging mistakes before a date that ruin your chances

OkCupid experts reveal the 6 mistakes that ruin every chance at a successful match – from embarrassing messages and fake photos to conversations that end at the wrong moment.

 Looking for love on the phone

Fostering love in wartime: The silent struggle of Israel’s singles - opinion

The desire for love is not a luxury. It is a human need. The more we listen to the voices of singles, the more we give space to their pain and their potential, and the more we can foster real change.

 An illustrative image of a single woman watching a couple walk by.

Hasidic sect offers major cash boost to solve matchmaking crisis

Facing a matchmaker shortage, the Hasisdic Gur sect is boosting pay to revive its matchmaking system.

 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.

Ahead of Valentines Day: 76% of Israeli singles say pizza is their favorite meal

A new OkCupid and Papa John's survey reveals pizza's pivotal role in Israel's dating scene, with most singles naming it their favorite food – though eating it with utensils could be a deal-breaker.

 A Valentine's Day campaign from Papa John's and OkCupid.

The secret to a successful date is in a place you didn't think of

During Valentine's week: The fast food chain offers a surprising couple's card game for lovers. Special offer for the evening only - free delivery on orders over NIS 90 through the website or app.

McDonald's

'Jake Segal' pleads guilty to 12 counts of deceiving women

Rabbi Yosef Paryzer, known as "Jake Segal," pleaded guilty to defrauding 12 women out of a total of 30 counts into relationships by using false identities, which is considered rape under Israeli law.

 "Jake Segal" was not who the women he seduced online thought he was.

War reshapes Israeli dating scene as 72% seek serious relationships

Many Israeli singles reported returning to dating during the war, which is indicative of how people need to continue to develop personal connections during difficult times.

 Couple in love in Lisbon Portugal, 2007.