How much does Sara Malamud charge for matchmaking?

Sara Malamud charges "several thousand dollars a year" according to interviews, though exact pricing isn't disclosed on her website. Final cost depends on matching criteria specificity, number of cities included in the search, and contract length. This compares to other Jewish matchmakers like Aleeza Ben Shalom ($15,000-$50,000+), Enamour ($20,000 for 6 months), and VIDA Select ($1,595+/month with no long-term contract).

Sara Malamud was born in Argentina, lived in London, returned to Argentina as an English tutor supervisor, then made aliyah to Israel seeking Jewish connection. She became a matchmaker in 2001 after befriending the owner of World of Singles, eventually taking over the business when her friend retired. She's been matchmaking for 20+ years and is headquartered in Jerusalem.

What Jewish observance levels does Sara Malamud serve?

Sara Malamud works with a wide range of observance levels including Modern Orthodox, Secular, Reform, and Conservative Jewish singles. She limits her active client roster to around 15-20 singles at any time for personalized attention. She collaborates with non-Orthodox Jewish matchmakers in cities like Chicago and Toronto to expand match possibilities.

Where does Sara Malamud provide matchmaking services?

Sara Malamud is headquartered in Jerusalem but works with clients throughout North America with a presence in 17 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Scottsdale, Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington DC.

How does Sara Malamud's matchmaking process work?

The process starts with completing a confidential profile answering questions about lifestyle, religious preferences, and relationship goals. Malamud prescreens every potential client in person, via phone, or video to understand family values and match criteria. After the complimentary consultation discussing service options and costs, clients sign contracts. You'll see full profiles with photos of each suggested match and can approve or deny before meeting.

What is Sara Malamud's matchmaking philosophy?

Malamud's approach revolves around intuition and energy-reading: "I have always been good at reading the energy of other people. I love to talk with people and I love listening to their stories." She combats the "dating catalog" mentality, encouraging clients to meet in person rather than making snap judgments based on photos alone, saying "go and have a coffee together. What do you have to lose?"

Where does Sara Malamud find matches?

Matches come from Sara's database plus candidates identified via collaborations with non-Orthodox Jewish matchmakers in cities such as Chicago, Toronto, and others. Clients receive full profiles with photos and can approve or deny each match before proceeding. Malamud inherited the World of Singles member database when she took over the business.

What dating advice does Sara Malamud give?

Sara's top 3 dating tips: (1) Keep yourself calm—anxiety is a mood killer, tap into self-confidence; (2) Listen to your instincts—your intuition catches problems almost every time; (3) Text selectively—texting is for straightforward communication like directions and times, not emotional conversations. Save deeper discussions for in-person or phone conversations.

How many clients does Sara Malamud work with at once?

Sara Malamud limits her active client roster to around 15-20 Jewish singles at any time, making her a boutique matchmaker who can provide highly personalized attention. This smaller roster allows her to focus deeply on understanding each client's energy, life story, and matching needs through her intuition-based approach. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.