The Art of Matchmaking: A Conversation and Dinner with the Pros

In honor of Tu B’Av (the Hebrew holiday of love), we’re bringing together real
deal matchmakers and professionals to let you in on the art, science and magic
of making matches! Whether you just love the Netflix shows and want to meet
some pros in real life, you wouldn’t mind some help getting fixed up or you’re
interested in making some matches yourself, this event is for you! Our panel
will give you a glimpse into the work that they do, answer questions and be
available to chat after the discussion while we enjoy some cocktails and
dinner at Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co.. And if you like what you
hear and are interested in working with one of our matchmaker panelists,
you’ll have the opportunity to fill and submit a resume to become a client.

$30 per person includes your first drink, dinner, meet-and-greet and the
opportunity to submit a resume to one of our matchmakers.

Wear white in honor of the Tu B’Av tradition!
Dietary laws observed.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.

**Meet Your Match(makers):**

**Rachel Tessler Lopatin**
For 16 years and counting, Rachel attempts to connect people with similar life
goals and interests with the hope of building relationships. She is currently
a connector on Saw You at Sinai.

**Becky Maister**
Becky Maister really, really likes setting people up. She’s an admin of the
Facebook group Jewish Metro Detroit Matchmakers (Are you in it? You should
be!) and is always on the hunt to help others find their beshert.

**Dr. Terri Orbuch**
Dr. Terri Orbuch (aka, The Love DoctorI) is a world-renowned relationship
expert, Distinguished Professor at Oakland University in Michigan, dating and
relationship coach, therapist, research scientist and media personality whose
science-based advice has helped thousands of people find and create the loving
relationships they deserve. She is the director of a landmark study, funded by
the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she has been following the same
couples for over three decades. She is also the author of “_Finding Love
Again: 6 Simple Steps to a New and Happy Relationship._ ” She also trains
matchmakers in the science of relationships, so they can do their matchmaking
more effectively.

Thank you to our co-chairs:
Erica Dovitz
Jessica Epstein
Arie Zeidner

Organized by: Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit

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