LUNCH AND LEARN
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
From Anatevka to Gratz
Monday, October 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
In-person only
$25/person
THE UPTOWN
319 York Road
Jenkintown
Speakers:
Danielle Selber, MAJS Gratz ‘08
Wendie Sittenfeld, MS
Join local matchmakers Danielle Selber and Wendie Sittenfeld for traditional text study on a variety of Jewish texts—both modern and rabbinic that reflect on matchmaking. Hear about the changes in Jewish dating trends today. Then just for fun, read an interactive skit which blends contemporary matchmaking techniques with Fiddler on the Roof and Shalom Aleichem.
Parking and entrance in the rear.
Please enter the parking lot from Leedom Street. The easiest way to park is to download the Park Mobile account in advance. Gratz staff will be outside to assist with parking.
Kosher lunch is provided.
About the Speakers:
Danielle Selber is a matchmaker and the founder of Tribe 12's matchmaking initiative, a first-of-its-kind non profit matchmaking program serving Philadelphia's Jewish 20s and 30s. She expanded her work nationally by opening the Jewish division at Little Gay Book, the country's leading LGBTQIA+ matchmaking agency. Danielle holds a Master's in Jewish Studies from Gratz College where she completed a thesis on the history of Jewish matchmaking. She is known for integrating her work, social life, and Jewish identity to help people find healthy, long-term relationships within the Jewish community.
Wendie Sittenfeld holds an MS in Information Studies, is a Certified Mindfulness Instructor, and earned a certificate from the “Coaches Academy” with Aleeza Ben Shalom of Netflix fame (Marriage Minded Mentor). She also trained as a matchmaker with Saw You at Sinai, where she has been an active affiliate for a few years. In addition to matchmaking, Wendie works as a health coach and serves as a Personal Trainer for Dating Success — guiding individuals to feel confident, authentic, and ready for lasting love.
Gratz College invites a range of voices to our programs, and the positions expressed by speakers are their own. While not all events aim to represent the full spectrum of perspectives on issues, we encourage thoughtful engagement and respectful dialogue.