The Southern District at a glance
- Our directory lists 25 towns and cities in the Southern District.
- The largest are Ashdod, Beersheba and Ashkelon.
Dating by city / Israel / Southern District
Meet people in the Southern District
From Ashdod to the smallest towns — browse the Southern District place by place and talk to anyone for free.
Dating in the Southern District: questions and answers
How do I find singles in my part of the Southern District?
Every town in the Southern District, from Ashdod to the smallest, has its own page with the people within 50 km of it — start with yours. More than 1 million people live in the Southern District. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in the Southern District free on YADate?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in the Southern District 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 profiles in the Southern District real?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
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.