
Dating for marriage is a pivotal stage of life. Join YUConnects’ "CandiDate" twice a month in candid conversations, as our hosts navigate the Jewish dating scene with experts and influencers in the field. Whether you are currently dating, or know someone who is, this entertaining and educational podcast is the one for you.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & CultureSelf-ImprovementRelationships | |||

Dr. Marc Eichenbaum, PsyD, unpacks why doubt, anxiety, and fading excitement often show up right before commitment — and when not to mistake them for signs to walk away. Marc can be reached at mheichenbaum@gmail.com. Hosted by Anna Krausz.
Ariella Azaraf Schur, LCSW, champions the development and maintenance of healthy boundaries in relationships and within our broader support network. Ariella is licensed in New York and New Jersey and can be reached at AriellaAzarafLCSW@gmail.com. Hos... more
Bassie Taubes, Founder of Wellness Motivations LLC and Director of Community Outreach for Ematai, explores the uncertainty that can arise at any stage of dating, emphasizing well-being and personal growth as the keys to becoming our best selves — eve... more
Rabbi Kestenbaum, author and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedola Ohr Yitzchok in Passaic, NJ, discusses the importance of refining our middos to best prepare for marriage and long lasting relationships. Rabbi Kestenbaum is the author of Olam Hamiddos. Hos... more
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Thank you for your incredible podcast. I would like to make a suggestion based on the interview from Aliza Abrams Konig. She mentioned that she and her friends hosted an “im yirtze Hashem by you” event for people who’s younger siblings had gotten married first. I understand that it is difficult for the older singles when their younger siblings get engaged.
Would it be possible to put out a podcast with some suggestions for the younger sibling? How should a younger sibling approach dating when t... more
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Candid conversations around Jewish dating, marriage, and relationship dynamics are the core focus. Episodes feature experts and practitioners—rabbis, therapists, educators, and researchers—sharing practical guidance on dating, communication, self-improvement, and community dynamics. Listeners get actionable strategies for building healthier relationships, navigating anxiety, and aligning values with partnerships, all framed within a Jewish cultural context. The show stands out for weaving spiritual themes (Amuna, Middos) with psychology and real-world dating challenges, offering both tangible tips and broader community insights. This blend of faith-based perspectives with mental-health and relationship expertise is particularly noteworthy f... more
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Recent guests on CandiDate include:
1. Ariella Azaraf Schur
2. Bassie Taubes
3. Rabbi Kestenbaum
4. Rabbi Yisrael Motzen
5. Dr. Michelle Chavkin
6. Shira Fruchter
7. Sara Gita Soble
8. Rav Judah Mischel
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