Frequently Asked Questions

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Here are clear answers to the questions people ask most often about ShidduchMatch. If your question is not here, write to us at info@shidduchmatch.org. You can also read our safety guide or go straight to free sign-up.

General

What is ShidduchMatch?

ShidduchMatch is a Jewish matchmaking site for singles who are seriously looking for marriage. It launched in 2026, is run from Israel and is available in English, French, Hebrew and Russian. It combines a compatibility score, built from your profile, your religious practice and a personality test, with an optional personal matchmaker service.

Who can sign up?

Any Jewish single aged 18 or over who is sincere about finding a partner. Every level of observance is welcome, from secular to haredi. You simply choose what you are looking for: marriage, a serious relationship or friendship.

Is ShidduchMatch free?

Yes, sign-up is free, and the Free plan lets you get up to 5 matches per month and message people once you have a mutual match. Paid plans add more features; see the Premium page for details.

Which languages are available?

The whole site is available in four languages: English, French, Hebrew and Russian. You can switch at any time with the Languages menu at the top of every page.

Sign-up & profile

How does sign-up work?

Sign-up takes 8 steps: account (email and password), email verification with a code, basic information, photos, religious practice, situation and criteria, "About you" and a short personality test. How it works explains each step.

What does my password need?

Your password must contain at least 8 characters. Choose one you do not use on other sites.

Why do I need to verify my email?

After you create your account, we send a code to your email address. Entering it confirms that the address really belongs to you, which also lets us send you a password reset link if you ever need one.

What information do I give about my religious practice?

You indicate your observance level (secular, traditional, conservative, reform, modern orthodox, orthodox or haredi), how you keep Shabbat, your kashrut, your origin (Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Mizrahi, mixed or other) and your synagogue affiliation.

How many photos can I add?

You can add up to 9 photos and choose one of them as your main photo, which is the one other members see first.

What is the personality test?

The last step is a short questionnaire based on the Big Five model, which measures openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and emotional stability. Your results feed into your compatibility score.

Matching & compatibility

How is the compatibility score calculated?

The score combines personality (Big Five), religious observance, kashrut, Shabbat, lifestyle, geography, children, education and smoking. It is calculated in both directions: how well the other person fits your criteria and how well you fit theirs.

Can I set my own criteria?

Yes. You choose the age range you are looking for, whether you are open to a partner who has children or a partner with a disability, and whether you are looking for marriage, a serious relationship or friendship.

Can I search and filter profiles?

Premium members get advanced search with filters on age, distance, country, religious observance, language, family situation and children.

Messaging & matches

What is a match?

When you like a profile and that person likes you back, it is a mutual like, which we call a match.

When can I send a message?

Messaging opens only after a mutual match. Nobody can write to you unless you have also shown interest in them.

Can I see who liked me?

Yes, with a Premium plan. The "see who liked you" feature shows the members who have already liked your profile.

Plans & payment

What plans are available?

Free (0 ₪): 5 matches per month, messaging after a mutual match, and a profile visible to matchmakers. Premium (89 ₪/month): unlimited matching, advanced search and filters, see who liked you, and unlimited messaging with your matches. Premium + Matchmaker (179 ₪/month): everything in Premium plus a dedicated personal matchmaker.

What does the matchmaker do?

With Premium + Matchmaker, a dedicated matchmaker starts with a phone or WhatsApp interview, searches and selects profiles by hand, sends you up to 4 personalized introductions per month, gives advice before a meeting and follows up afterwards. You also get priority on new profiles.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can cancel anytime.

Privacy & safety

Who can see my photos?

Your main photo is shown on your profile. For each of your other photos, you choose in your profile whether it is Public, Blurred, or Hidden until there is a mutual match.

How do I report a member?

Send an email to info@shidduchmatch.org with the member's first name and a short description of the problem. The team can suspend accounts that break the rules.

Do you sell my data?

No. Your data is never sold to third parties. Our privacy policy explains what we collect and why.

Account

I forgot my password. What should I do?

Use the forgotten password option on the login page. We will email you a link to set a new password.

How do I delete my account?

Account deletion is done on request: email info@shidduchmatch.org from the address linked to your account and we will delete it. The same address handles requests to access or correct your data.