More than 10,000 Jewish singles set to take part in 'world's largest speed dating event'

Over 10,000 Jewish singles from six continents will participate in the largest Jewish speed-dating event ever held, organized by Partners in Torah, Aish, and CoronaCrush, following Tu B'Av. The event builds on last year's success, which connected 6,750 singles and led to three marriages. Organizers emphasize community-building and refined matching technology.

More than 10,000 Jewish singles from six continents are set to participate on Wednesday in the "largest Jewish speed-dating event ever held" following Tu B'Av, the Jewish holiday of love. The event is organized by Partners in Torah, Aish, and CoronaCrush, joined by over 100 organizations. This year's participation is much larger than last year's, which connected 6,750 singles for 15,463 dates in a single hour, leading to dozens of relationships and three marriages, according to Aish. Tehilla Friedland, COO of Partners in Torah, said, "We are not just running an event. We are building a community, one date at a time." Michaela Tobias of CoronaCrush noted that the matching technology has been refined based on participant feedback. The article profiles two couples who met at last year's event: Gila and Neriya, who married in February after meeting on a seven-minute video call, and Goldie and Barak, who married in June after Goldie's eighth speed-dating attempt. Rabbi Steven Burg, CEO of Aish, said, "Tu B'Av has always been a day associated with matchmaking in Jewish tradition, and it feels fitting that this event now carries that spirit forward for a new generation." Registration is open on participating organizations' websites.