Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Aleeza Ben Shalom’s Guide to Lasting Love

Join Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaker, Aleeza Ben Shalom, for an exclusive conversation about her groundbreaking new book, Matchmaker, Matchmaker. Aleeza will sit down with AJU’s Michelle Starkman to discuss her paradigm-shifting approach to modern dating, debunk common myths about love, and share real-life success stories from her matchmaking clients. Whether you’re single, searching, or simply fascinated by the art of matchmaking, this is your chance to learn from the star of Jewish Matchmaking and gain expert advice on love, relationships, and lasting partnership.

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Aleeza Ben Shalom is the Jewish matchmaker who captivated audiences worldwide with her highly popular Netflix show, Jewish Matchmaking, reaching millions of viewers across 130 countries. She published her third book, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me A Love That Lasts in January 2025. To date, she has successfully helped thousands of people get married and has trained over 350 matchmakers and coaches.

Michelle Starkman was appointed AJU’s Vice President of Communications in March 2020. In this position, Michelle is responsible for leading the university’s internal and external communications strategies, including media relations. Michelle also oversees digital content, manages the University’s marketing strategy, advertising, and serves on the university’s senior team. Prior to joining AJU in 2017, Michelle served as Admissions and Marketing Director of a local Jewish day school, and as the Director of Marketing and Communications for a local management consulting firm. Michelle holds an MBA from Pepperdine’s Graziadio School of Business, and an M.A. and B.A. in Political Science from Cal State Northridge.