DateWell classes offer unique insights that helped many people enjoy dating success. Rabbi Dr. Yossi Ives draws upon an understanding of psychology and practical experience, infused with Torah values.
If you have any questions about these classes, please reach out to us at classes@DateWell.org
Sundays in February & March 2025 – IL 8:00PM UK 6:00PM EST 1:00PM PST 10:00AM
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See the description of the individual classes (below).
4 Sundays in February – March 2025
IL 8:00PM UK 6:00PM
EST 1:00PM PST 10:00AM
Our personal experience of dating may be unique. We are all different; so why should that be a surprise? We are much more likely to get stuck during dating if we don’t understand what the process should feel for us as an individual.
This class will cover the fundamental concepts about the dating journey, and how and why people can get stuck along the way. We will discuss real-life stories that will bring those ideas to life. We will also have plenty of time for discussion.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
IL 8:00PM UK 6:00PM
EST 1:00PM PST 10:00AM
Who we marry is possibly the single most important and consequential choice we shall ever make. Unsurprisingly, it can lead to worry and concern that a wrong decision will be made. The problem is that the fear this can generate will interfere in one’s ability to think clearly and act wisely. For many, commitment phobia and avoidance are very real.
This class will explore where fear comes from, why it has such a hold on us, how it impacts the dating experience, and especially concepts and tools to best manage fear.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
IL 8:00PM UK 6:00PM
EST 1:00PM PST 10:00AM
When anxiety kicks in, it can be hard to date properly. Dating can feel overwhelming, and demanding of people to navigate a range of complexities. Nerves and stress can flood the person’s mind with negative thoughts that make it difficult to feel good about the relationship. Experiencing this, people ask: “Will someone just make my anxiety go away.”
This class will cover how anxiety undermines a person’s confidence, enjoyment, and positivity around dating. A clearer understanding of this topic will help people to gain a clearer perspective about how to navigate anxiety, and how to be better equipped to prevent it from getting in the way of shidduch success.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
IL 8:00PM UK 6:00PM
EST 1:00PM PST 10:00AM
Shidduch success involves meeting the right person and getting the dating right. Many a shidduch was made to struggle or fail because of avoidable misunderstandings. When it comes to shidduchim, success is often in the details.
This class will help you to get the small things right from the beginning to the end. We will share proven strategies around such vital topics and dating etiquette and effective communication. We will impart wise tips choosing how to navigate the shidduch system, set up the dating for success, building trust and connection, and how to finalize or end a relationship.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
IL 8:00PM UK 6:00PM
EST 1:00PM PST 10:00AM
Sundays in January & February 2025 – IL 8:00PM UK 6:00PM EST 1:00PM PST 10:00AM
Past Classes
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Some people find it hard to develop a strong emotional bond during dating, even if they find their date highly suitable and compatible.
This class explores 1) why some don’t develop feelings during dating, 2) what they need to understand to succeed, and 3) practical ideas about generating connection.
Replay not available
Presented January 19, 2025
While physical attraction is central to dating, some people consistently struggle to feel enough attraction.
This class explores some of the reasons why this happens, as well as many insights into attraction that have helped many people to gain clarity about the role of appearance in their shidduchim.
Replay not available
Presented January 26, 2025
It is not uncommon to date many people and always feel that something is missing.
This class explores some of the reasons for this, focusing especially on people with more complex personalities. In an engaging way, we’ll look at how this plays out in people’s dating and what can be done to avoid the trap of continual disappointment in dating.
Recording Available
Replay not available
Presented February 2, 2025
Sometimes we find ourselves confused and conflicted about whether to continue dating a particular person. On the one hand, there are many positives and a high level of suitability, but on the other hand, there are some concerns, or things are not progressing.
This class challenges the binary choice of continuing or quitting, and offers an alternative approach to deal with such situations.
Recording Available
Replay not available
Presented February 9, 2025
About Rabbi Dr. Yossi Ives
(Rabbi Dr.) Yossi Ives is an expert of dating. He is a qualified life coach and author of several books on relationships and coaching psychology, including his recent Shidduch Success. He has worked with hundreds of singles, helping them towards marriage. He is the founder of DateWell and the director of Tag International Development, a humanitarian organization, and is rav of a community in Pomona, New York. He is married with seven children. More about him can be found here.