Religious Jewish Matchmaking for Serious Relationships
La'ad is a matchmaking app for religious Jewish singles. No swiping, no public photo feed. You get one introduction at a time, with photos revealed only after you start getting to know someone. And the app closes for Shabbat.
People from your religious world
When you join, La'ad asks about your religious background and way of life. Dati Leumi, Dati Leumi Torani, baalei teshuva, Chabad, Breslov or simply religious.
Introductions for religious users come only from within the religious Jewish community. You choose which groups within that community you're open to meeting.
The conversation also covers your values, the home you hope to build and what matters to you in a relationship. The goal is to suggest someone for a reason, not just because your age and location line up.
Modesty and respectful speech
La'ad doesn't have a public gallery of photos to browse. You start getting to know someone through questions, and photos and profile details are revealed later. Direct chat opens only when both people agree. You can also block or report someone.
Rabbi Micha Halevi, Chief Rabbi of Petah Tikva, wrote a letter of blessing referring to the app's rules of modesty and respectful speech, and expressing the hope that it will help build good and faithful Jewish homes. The letter is a blessing, not a religious certification. Read about the letter
La'ad observes Shabbat
From the beginning of Shabbat until it ends, according to Israeli times, La'ad closes. The screen shows when the app will reopen, and it becomes available automatically after Shabbat.
That's how we built it. Shabbat isn't an interruption to the app. It's part of how it works.
One introduction, like a shidduch
Instead of browsing hundreds of profiles, you start with a conversation about who you are and what matters to you. Then La'ad suggests one person at a time, with an explanation for the introduction.
If both people are interested, they can continue getting to know each other. Learn how matchmaking works on La'ad
A second chapter is welcome too
Not everyone is looking for a relationship for the first time. Divorced and widowed people can join La'ad, including those whose marriages were brief.
You can choose whether you're open to meeting people who have never been married, people who are divorced, or people who are widowed. What matters is finding someone you're both interested in getting to know.
Questions
Which religious communities does La'ad support?
Dati Leumi, Dati Leumi Torani, baalei teshuva, Chabad, Breslov and users who identify simply as religious. You can select which groups you're open to meeting within the religious community.
Does La'ad have a rabbinic blessing?
Yes. The website displays a signed letter of blessing from Rabbi Micha Halevi, Chief Rabbi of Petah Tikva. You can view the letter through the homepage. It is not a rabbinic certification.
Is La'ad free to join, or do you pay for Premium?
Joining is free. Premium is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. There are no recurring charges or automatic renewals.
How does La'ad work for Modern Orthodox singles?
La'ad uses Israeli community names: Dati Leumi, Dati Leumi Torani, Baal Teshuva, Chabad, Breslov, or simply religious. Choose the one closest to you, then select which communities you're open to.
Can a baal teshuva use La'ad?
Yes. Baal Teshuva is one of the religious communities you can choose. You also choose which religious communities you're open to.
Looking for something serious?
Matchmaking the Jewish way, open to everyone. Start with a conversation, then meet one person at a time.