Most people are looking to find their other half—their soulmates. This is a very Jewish concept called “bashert,” the one meant for you. Of course, it’s easier said than done! Today, anyone looking for his or her partner has countless resources available, including thousands of apps and websites designed with algorithms to drop that special person directly into someone’s inbox. However, many people find this process exhausting and inauthentic. Messianic Jews are no exception, particularly as their “pool” is a much smaller one. Is it time to revisit the ancient role of the shadchan—a Jewish matchmaker? Rabbi Aaron and Rebbetzin Brooke Allsbrook might have just the solution for the Messianic Jewish community!

– Episode Highlights –
•	Stephanie and Jacob banter over their own journeys to find their respective spouses.
•	It was a setup! And for a good reason! How Rabbi Aaron Allsbrook met his wife, Brooke.
•	The inspiration and philosophy behind themessianicmatchmaker.com. 
•	The value of people matching people instead of leaving that up to algorithms.
•	Is matchmaking the same as arranged marriages?
•	Why is a matchmaker service needed? Are we reverting to something more primitive?
•	What is the process of signing up for an account at themessianicmatchmaker.com?
•	Who qualifies for the service, and what is the spectrum of the current members?
•	What happens when a match is suggested?
•	What happens if the spark or circumstances don’t pan out for the suggested match?
•	Dealing with the reality of long-distance relationships.
•	The Messianic Matchmaker is a service that bridges various Messianic networks.
•	Advice for how to get to know a potential spouse.
•	The value of two Jews joining together to form a Messianic Jewish family.
•	The value and function of a local congregation to advise and support the formation of families.
•	There are a host of reasons why singles in the modern world are struggling to find their matches.
•	What is causing the phenomenon of people marrying later in life?



– Related Resources –

Messiah Magazine: 
messiahmagazine.org

The Messianic Matchmaker:
themessianicmatchmaker.com

Congregation: Ohev Israel
Ohevyisrael.org


First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker

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