Jerusalem at a glance
- About 970,000 people live in Jerusalem, the biggest city in Israel.
- It's the main city of the region of the same name.
- Towns nearby: Bet Shemesh (22 km), Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut (24 km) and Modiin Ilit (24 km).
Dating by city / Israel / Jerusalem region / Jerusalem
Meet people in Jerusalem
Members from Jerusalem and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
Where to meet in Jerusalem
Choose somewhere central in Jerusalem that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Jerusalem: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Jerusalem?
Within 50 km of Jerusalem there are 108 towns and cities — Rishon LeTsiyyon, Petaẖ Tiqva and H̱olon among them — with more than 4 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Jerusalem?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Jerusalem and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Jerusalem real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Jerusalem?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.