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Hi, I’m Chavie Bruk! I love people. I want to know who they are, how they got there, what didn’t go as expected, and what they did about it. My guests are people who inspire me in some way. Whether its the mom next door, an enlightened academic, or a maverick healer, I am here to learn about their unique contribution to our world. Join me on this wonderful ride we like to call life!
Aleeza Ben Shalom - Does Dating Really Have To Be This Hard?
Totally Unexpected!
2 hours 24 minutes
2 months ago
Aleeza Ben Shalom - Does Dating Really Have To Be This Hard?
Chavie sits down with Aleeza to explore her spiritual journey into Orthodox Judaism, embracing kosher, Shabbat, and modest dress as a student and tells the story of how she met her husband. Aleeza reflects on how quickly it all happened, joking that “fast is my slowest speed,” while sharing how her family needed time to adjust. She opens up about her lifelong dream to move her family to Israel and the Covid-era saga that unfolded when her family finally made Aliyah. Chavie asks Aleeza how she landed her Netflix series, Jewish Matchmaking, and what drew her into the world of matchmaking in the first place. Together, they discuss the role of self-awareness and personal growth in finding a life partner, they explore whether there really is a ‘shidduch crisis’ in the Orthodox community, and the universal challenges of dating, no matter the person's religious background.
Aleeza Ben Shalom is a renowned relationship coach and matchmaker, best known as the star of Netflix’s hit series Jewish Matchmaking. She hosts the popular Matchmaker, Matchmaker podcast, where she shares insights and experiences to guide people on their journey to find love. Aleeza has trained more than 450 matchmakers and coaches and is now spearheading the Jewish Matchmaking Movement in partnership with World Mizrahi, a global initiative to create meaningful connections within the Jewish community. For Aleeza, fostering relationships isn’t just a career it is her calling and her passion.
Referenced On the Pod
7:34 Jewish Matchmaking show on Netflix
53:58 Nefesh B’Nefesh
1:11:07 Aleeza’s Company - MarriageMindedMentor.com
1:21:55 Erin & Sara Foster’s podcast: The World’s First Podcast
1:25:59 Indian Matchmaking show on Netflix
1:15:06 Aleeza’s new book: Matchmaker Matchmaker
Stay in touch with Aleeza! MarriageMindedMentor.com@aleezabenshalom on Instagram Aleeza’s Podcast, Matchmaker Matchmaker
Stay in touch with Chavie!
@chaviebruk on Instagram
www.totallyunexpected.blog
Today’s episode is dedicated by Max Coen, a family friend who has devoted his life to Eretz Yisroel. Max is dedicating this episode to Mrs. Chavie and Rabbi Chaim Bruk as a proud partner in their work in Montana and beyond.
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Totally Unexpected!
Hi, I’m Chavie Bruk! I love people. I want to know who they are, how they got there, what didn’t go as expected, and what they did about it. My guests are people who inspire me in some way. Whether its the mom next door, an enlightened academic, or a maverick healer, I am here to learn about their unique contribution to our world. Join me on this wonderful ride we like to call life!
