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Dating in the Jewish world can be a struggle - different denominations, beliefs, being Kosher or not Kosher, ideologies and geography makes navigating this world difficult to decode. Apps aren't nuanced enough, and algorithms don鈥檛 account for what the tiny population has to offer.

When the Netflix programme Jewish Matchmaking came about, there was a buzz within the community. Jewish people around the world have been using a Shadchan (matchmaker) to create shidduch (matchmaking) for centuries in the hope of finding their bashert (soulmate or other half). At Jewish weddings, the breaking of the glass under the chupah (canopy) does not just represent the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem but also two soulmates finding each other.

Amie Liebowitz interviews matchmaker and dating coach Aleeza Ben Shalom from the Netflix show Jewish Matchmaker. She then goes on her own quest to learn about the traditional and religious values of matchmaking. From a mass dating event to going through her own matchmaking experience, Amie asks herself the question: Is she being open enough to exploring new connections and can tradition save her love life in this modern world?

Producer/presenter: Amie Liebowitz
Series producer: Rajeev Gupta
Editor: Jonathan Hallewell