To Swipe or 'Shidduch'? - #0017, Aleeza Ben Shalom
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Welcome back to The Spiro Circle, where today I want to dive deep into identity, culture, and the people shaping Jewish life today.
With Tu B’Av right around the corner (for those who don’t know, think ‘Israel’s Valentine’s Day’), I was excited to speak with Aleeza Ben Shalom: Matchmaker, dating coach, author, and star of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking.
She has helped thousands of Jews navigate the complex, emotional, and challenging world of modern Jewish dating. Aleeza is also a Voice of the People Council Member and is working with them on a new series exploring the emotional, cultural, and generational challenges that define Jewish relationships in 2025.
We discuss everything from traditional matchmaking techniques vs. modern-day AI dating apps, spiritual connections and family pressures, and what the global Jewry is facing post-October 7.
This episode also included this podcast’s first ‘lightning round’ - hang around until the end to hear some surprising insights.
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