Getting hold of a shadchan is not always easy. Many shadchanim from
various neighborhoods have already agreed to take appointments
directly, and more are being added.
Before you begin
A few things to know.
This page is open to boys as well as girls, and anyone can ask for an appointment: the single, a parent, a grandparent, a brother or sister, an aunt or uncle, or a friend.
Booking an appointment does not guarantee a date or a suggestion. What it does is make a shadchan easier to reach, whether you are not sure who to approach or you have been finding it hard to get hold of somebody.
Appointments become available one week in advance.
Meetings are held on Google Meet, with video, unless your confirmation email says otherwise.
Nothing is paid on this website. Once the appointment is confirmed you will be emailed the Zelle details for the shadchan you booked. The fee goes to the shadchan in full; Nivneh takes nothing from it.
Cancellations and changes are made through the SimplyBook booking system, so there is no need to contact the shadchan. A cancellation has to be made at least 24 hours before the appointment for a refund.
The booking will not go through without the single’s resume and a photo, so have both on hand. It also asks their date of birth, height, what they are looking for, and anything they consider a must.
What is entered here is shared with Nivneh, the shadchan chosen, and SimplyBook, which runs the booking system. It does not go to any other shadchan or committee.
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Boca Raton
Mrs. Suri Blonder
Suri Blonder is originally from Kew Gardens Hills, Queens, but the last few years has mostly called Boca Raton, Florida home. She’s been involved in shidduchim for many years. What started with hosting singles for Shabbos meals, turned into full time involvement in helping bring couples together. Suri works with many shidduch organizations such as Adoptashadchan, YUconnects and the Rebbetzins Network. Suri also contributes to a weekly Shidduch advice column in the Monsey Mavaser. Suri works with singles from all walks of life; they could be modern orthodox, middle of the road, YU machmir, modern yeshivish, yeshivish and Chabad. Suri enjoys meeting people and uses her insight and experience to try to match them up. She makes herself available to be a listening ear and to give advice whenever it can be helpful. She is constantly meeting new people whether at events or by word of mouth. Her goal is to continue helping singles and their parents navigate this challenging journey.
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Brooklyn
Mrs. Eta Eisenberger
For over 30 years, Eta Eisenberger has been dedicated to helping people navigate shidduchim, dating, relationships, and life. As a shadchan, Eta primarily works with singles ages 20–35, including those who are working, learning, or balancing both. She brings decades of experience, a deep understanding of the dating process, and an extensive network of connections to her work. Eta is known for her ability to truly listen. People turn to her for her listening ear, understanding, guidance, and ability to help them work through challenging situations. She is always up for a challenge and is willing to take on more difficult or complex cases. Her approach is about helping people be natural, authentic, and comfortable being themselves. She encourages clients to learn about themselves, understand what they are looking for, and learn to better understand the person they are dating. She helps them recognize where they are in their dating or relationship process and make thoughtful decisions about how to move forward. Beyond matchmaking, Eta has spent many years mentoring and advising people of all ages. She has developed trusted relationships and connections with rabbanim, kallah teachers, therapists, and other professionals, allowing her to connect people with the right resources and support when needed. With more than three decades of experience, Eta brings warmth, honesty, intuition, and practical life experience to every person she works with. Her goal is simple: to listen, understand, guide, and connect, helping each person find clarity and move forward with confidence.
Brooklyn
Mrs. Lisa Elefant
A passionate leader and creative thinker, Lisa Elefant is the heart and soul behind Adopt A Shadchan. She turned AAS from a fledgling organization in one community, to a worldwide movement that innovates several new, successful programs yearly. Lisa/Mrs. ) to stop her from creating Jewish homes around the world. After working in a Flatbush office for 30 years, Mrs. Elefant decided to focus all her energies on creating a worldwide network and platform for the singles and shadchanim in our communities. She’s famous for inspiring shadchanim, networking around the world, founding dozens of incredible events and AAS initiatives, and most importantly – advocating intensely for singles, and making them feel supported, valued, and heard. Fun, authentic, and with an uncanny ability to connect and spread warmth, Mrs. Elefant loves seeing what makes people tick and bringing out the latent strengths in those around her. With her wide variety of initiatives that appeal to every spectrum of society, Mrs. Elefant is passionate about teaming up together to accomplish more – without limits.
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Brooklyn
Ms. Rivki Lang
Rivki Lang of Brooklyn has a knack for bringing people together. Through her involvement in kiruv, party planning, and her many connections throughout the community, Rivki is constantly meeting new people and getting to know them in different settings. Rivki has made many shidduchim, primarily with young, yeshivish singles, particularly boys who are learning. For Rivki, shidduchim are about more than finding two names that look good on paper. She takes the time to get a real sense of who someone is, what they are looking for, and what kind of life they envision for themselves. She is not afraid to think outside the box and explore a possibility when she sees a connection that may have potential and making that introduction.
Chicago
Mrs. Freyda Leah Falik
Freyda Leah Falik has been a dedicated shadchan for over 20 years, bringing warmth, relatability, and a strong desire for helping people find their bashert. Based in Chicago, she works primarily with singles in the yeshiva world, and Torah-focused working singles ranging from their early 20s through their mid-30s. Freyda Leah has also developed a far-reaching network of shadchanim through her many years in the field. ” She has given interactive workshops on the “101 of Shidduchim” to both parents and singles, offering practical guidance, tools, and insight into the shidduch process. In addition to her work as a shadchan, Freyda Leah has coached many singles, teaching them the power of vulnerability and helping them embrace authenticity, move past fear, and develop the confidence that is essential to finding their zivug. At the heart of all her work is a deep sense of emunah and an understanding that a Shadchan’s job is to be shaliach of Hashem.
Far Rockaway / Five Towns
Mrs. Alisa Berger
Alisa Berger is an experienced shadchan and dating coach in the Five Towns. She also serves on the Board of Directors of The Shidduch Lounge and is a part of the managing committee, playing an instrumental role in its expansion. She works with a wide range of singles from different backgrounds, primarily those in their 20s and 30s, including those who are currently learning and those pursuing professional careers, and the girls looking for this type. Passionate about bringing people together, Alisa invests time in understanding both singles and their families, allowing her to make well-informed introductions that reflect shared values, personalities, and long-term compatibility. Drawing on her experience as a dating coach, Alisa helps singles navigate the dating process with greater confidence and clarity while remaining focused on the ultimate goal of building lasting Torah homes. Her dedication, compassion, and personalized approach have made her a trusted resource for singles and their families throughout their shidduch journey.
Far Rockaway / Five Towns
Mrs. Chani Scharf
Chani Scharf is a certified Life Coach, ADHD Coach and Shadchan based in Lawrence. She works with singles who are seeking meaningful relationships and looking to build a strong Torah home. With nearly 30 years in the helping profession, Chani brings warmth, compassion, and practical insight to her work in shidduchim. Her coaching background has given her a deep understanding of people, and the ability to recognize each individual’s unique strengths and personality. Chani is thoughtful in the way she approaches each Shidduch, making the process more personal, positive and purposeful.
Far Rockaway / Five Towns
Mrs. Rachel Tepfer
Rachel Tepfer of Cedarhurst has been involved in shidduchim for over 35 years, bringing warmth, sensitivity, and a genuine desire to help each person find the right match. With a background in education, Rachel has a natural ability to understand people, connect with them, and recognize the qualities that make each individual unique. Over the years, she has worked with a wide range of singles, from long-time learners to those who are kove’a itim, and enjoys helping each person navigate the dating process in a thoughtful and positive way. In addition to her extensive experience as a shadchan, Rachel is a dating coach, offering guidance and support to singles as they work toward building a healthy and meaningful relationship. Her sweet, warm, and approachable personality allows people to feel comfortable opening up. Rachel Rachel’s decades of experience, combined with her caring nature and strong understanding of people, make her a trusted resource for singles and families throughout the shidduch process.
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Far Rockaway / Five Towns
Mrs. Rivky Bajnon
Rivky Bajnon is a warm, caring, and highly successful shadchan who is deeply invested in helping singles build lasting Torah homes. As an official shadchan for TAG and TMM in Far Rockaway, she has earned a reputation for her thoughtful approach, genuine care, and many successful matches. In addition to her work in shidduchim, Rivky is a dedicated second-grade teacher at TAG, where her patience, warmth, and ability to connect with others shine through every day. Rivky primarily works with younger singles, ranging from those in the yeshiva learning world to Torah-focused working professionals. She is known for taking the time to truly understand each individual’s personality, goals, and values, helping create meaningful and lasting matches with warmth, sensitivity, and professionalism.
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Far Rockaway / Five Towns
Mrs. Sharon Weissman
Sharon Weissman is a respected shadchan and dating coach known for the genuine relationships she builds with the singles she works with. Rooted in Torah values and guided by a deep commitment to building lasting Jewish homes, she approaches every shidduch with sincerity, sensitivity, and a strong sense of responsibility. Her warm, approachable nature and compassionate heart create a safe and supportive space where individuals feel understood, respected, and encouraged throughout the dating process. She believes every person deserves thoughtful attention, honest guidance, and a dedicated partner in their journey toward building a Torah-true home. For more than 15 years, Sharon has been an active presence in the shidduch world, helping countless singles navigate dating with clarity, confidence, and emunah. Today, she dedicates herself full-time to shidduchim and dating coaching, recently joining the Kesher Initiative while continuing her important work as a caseworker for the Shalom Task Force. Sharon brings both real-life experience and a balanced Torah perspective to every conversation. She primarily works with young adults within the broader Torah focused working professionals while remaining opento assisting singles from a range of backgrounds who are seeking meaningful, values-based relationships. Sharon is known for her sincerity, accessibility, and unwavering dedication to helping others build strong, enduring Torah homes.
Far Rockaway / Five Towns
Mrs. Yaffa Jungreis
Yaffa Jungreis is a respected shadchan and longtime educator who has dedicated years to guiding and mentoring young women. As a teacher at TAG (Torah Academy for Girls), she is known for her warmth, insight, and ability to build lasting relationships, often remaining a trusted resource for her students long after they leave her classroom. Yaffa works with a broad range of Torah-focused, yeshiva-minded individuals, from those in more yeshivish circles to working young professionals. She takes the time to understand each person’s values, personality, and aspirations, approaching every shidduch with care, thoughtfulness, and genuine commitment. In addition to the shidduchim she works on independently, Yaffa regularly collaborates with other experienced shadchanim, expanding opportunities and helping more singles find their bashert through shared insight and networking.
Lakewood
Rabbi Eli Hartman
Eli Hartman is a well-known shadchan based in the Lakewood area with years of experience helping singles build meaningful relationships. In addition to his independent shadchanus, he works together with other shadchanim to create more opportunities for singles. He also regularly coordinates successful shidduch events. Eli primarily works with older singles, generally ages 26 and up, from the yeshiva world and those with a yeshiva-minded outlook. He is known for his energy, responsiveness, and personalized approach. Whenever possible, Eli prefers to meet singles in person to gain a deeper understanding of who they are, while also offering virtual meetings for added convenience.
Rabbi Hartman does not take this appointment. Choose one of these instead:
Lakewood
Mrs. Esther Schwartz
Esther Schwartz is a seasoned shadchan and dating coach who lives in Lakewood, NJ, with her family. Esther is experienced in working with young adults to middle-aged singles with a classic yeshiva background to those from diverse cultures, in the US and abroad. To ensure a smooth process, Esther devotes time to understanding each person’s character and values to ensure well-aligned matches while minimizing unnecessary frustration. Esther is also a valuable resource for parents who are unsure about navigating the research process and dating protocol. She provides guidance and support, helping families approach shidduchim with greater confidence while reducing stress. As a dating coach, Esther works with singles of all ages and stages. She utilizes an insight-oriented approach that helps singles feel understood, respected, and valued. Esther’s goal is to help individuals find their zivug by providing the tools for self-reflection, empowering singles to make well-informed decisions with clarity, and confidence.
Lakewood
Mrs. Toby Eisikovic
Toby Eisikovic has always had a passion for understanding people and helping them feel truly heard. As a speech therapist, shadchan, and dating coach, she brings together her background in language and communication with her love for helping singles navigate shidduchim. Toby works mainly with boys and girls in their lower and upper 20s in the learning community, offering a listening ear, practical guidance, and a comfortable place to talk things through. Her goal isn’t just to help someone find the right person, it’s to help them develop the communication and relationship skills that will iy”H carry them into a strong, happy, and lasting marriage.
Miami
Mrs. Margalit Saka
Margalit Saka is an experienced shadchan and life coach, based in Miami, where she and her husband, Joseph L. Saka, raised their family and are always involved in communal affairs. She has helped facilitate numerous successful shidduchim and is known for her thoughtful approach, warmth, and genuine care for every individual. Margalit is passionate about guiding singles through every stage of the shidduch process. Margalit has a wide range of network worldwide since she grew up in Belgium and has family in many different countries. In addition to making shidduchim, Margalit is available to give insight and practical suggestions to help singles navigate the shidduch process with greater clarity and confidence. Margalit takes the time to truly understand each person she works with, striving to make meaningful matches while providing encouragement, practical guidance, and personalized support throughout the journey toward finding their bashert.
Monsey
Mrs. Ahuva Cherns
For over twenty-five years, Ahuva Cherns has been dedicated to helping singles find meaningful relationships and build their futures. What began as casual conversations and a natural desire to help others, during her years living in Israel after marriage, soon developed into a true calling. Since then, Ahuva has had the privilege of making more than 300 shidduchim, bli ayin hara. Originally from Cleveland and now living in Monsey, Ahuva is a wife, mother of seven, and grandmother of three, k”h. Her diverse life experiences, combined with her natural ability to connect with people, have given her an unusually broad network. She moves comfortably among the yeshiva, YU, and heimishe communities and understands the different backgrounds, values, and expectations that often shape the shidduch process. Her primary focus is working with singles in their twenties. Ahuva holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and has spent years guiding thousands of singles through the challenges of dating. She brings a unique combination of professional insight, intuition, and genuine empathy to her work. She understands that every single has a different story, personality, and set of circumstances. Rather than telling people what they should do, Ahuva listens, validates their experiences, and empowers them to make informed decisions that feel right for them. Her keen insight and ability to see beyond the surface allow her to identify both strengths and potential concerns in a shidduch. She is particularly attuned to the subtle red flags that can sometimes be overlooked and helps singles approach dating with greater clarity, confidence, and self-awareness. Ahuva also understands that shidduchim can be challenging for parents. Faced with a constant “sea” of resumes, parents can easily feel overwhelmed by the amount of information, and misinformation, they encounter. Ahuva helps parents sort through the noise, obtain accurate information, and gain a clearer perspective. She offers thoughtful, honest guidance while helping parents support their children without losing sight of the fact that the ultimate decisions belong to the singles themselves. Whether she is making an introduction, helping a single navigate a difficult dating situation, or guiding a parent through an overwhelming decision, Ahuva approaches each person with warmth, discretion, honesty, and respect. For Ahuva, shidduchim is not simply about making a match. It is about understanding people, building trust, providing perspective, and helping singles and families navigate the journey toward marriage with greater clarity and confidence. After more than twenty-five years, her passion for helping others remains as strong as ever.
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Passaic
Mrs. Rivky Schwab
Rivky Schwab is a dedicated New Jersey Realtor serving the Passaic and Clifton communities, where she is known not only for her professionalism in real estate but also for her deep commitment to helping others. Actively involved in community affairs, Rivky is passionate about making a positive impact both professionally and personally. Beyond real estate, Rivky is a highly respected and experienced *shadchan*, having helped facilitate numerous successful shidduchim. She is known for her thoughtful approach, warmth, genuine care, and unwavering dedication to every individual she works with. Her primary focus is on Bais Yaakov-minded singles, primarily in their 20s, and she works with a broad spectrum ranging from long-term yeshivish to solid frum working individuals. Rivky takes the time to truly understand each person, striving to create meaningful and lasting zivugim while providing encouragement, practical guidance, and personalized support throughout the journey toward finding their bashert. In addition to making shidduchim, she offers thoughtful insight by reviewing feedback from references or previous dates and providing practical suggestions to help singles navigate the shidduch process with greater clarity and confidence. Whether helping families find the perfect home or helping singles find their life partner, Rivky is driven by a genuine passion for serving her community with integrity, compassion, and care.
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Toronto
Mrs. Sara Bitterman
Sara Bitterman is an experienced shadchan, dating coach, and kallah teacher based in Toronto, where she and her husband, Rav Avrohom Bitterman, serve as the Rav and Rebbetzin of Ateres Mordechai. She has helped facilitate numerous successful shidduchim and is known for her thoughtful approach, warmth, and genuine care for every individual. Sara is passionate about guiding singles through every stage of the shidduch process. Her primary focus is on Bais Yaakov-minded singles, primarily in their 20s, and she works with a broad spectrum ranging from long-term yeshivish to solid frum working individuals. In addition to making shidduchim, Sara is available to review feedback from references or previous dates and offer thoughtful insight and practical suggestions to help singles navigate the shidduch process with greater clarity and confidence. Sara takes the time to truly understand each person she works with, striving to make meaningful matches while providing encouragement, practical guidance, and personalized support throughout the journey toward finding their bashert. ** Toronto girls: To meet with Mrs. Sara Bitterman, please reach out to her through TSI.
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