Jewish Matchmaking Star Cindy Seni Finds Hope in Israel Amid Hamas, Iran Conflicts

In the heart of Jerusalem, Cindy Seni, star of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking, navigates life amid escalating tensions with Hamas and Iran. Once single and guided by matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom, Seni now finds strength in her husband, Eldad Cohen, a resilient Israeli who weathered the Second Intifada and an army injury. Their bond anchors her through the chaos of Operation Rising Lion and ongoing conflicts.

Life in Israel demands grit. Shelter-in-place orders can last hours or entire nights, leaving families scrambling to safe rooms—or, for those without, racing through streets with children in tow. Seni, fortunate to have a safe room, describes the anxiety: "It’s like a wound that keeps reopening." Yet, she marvels at the Israeli spirit—people live fully, not because fear is absent, but because stopping isn’t an option.

Through her Instagram, Israel with Cindy, Seni spreads joy and counters hate. Born to uplift the Jewish community, her platform now confronts antisemitism, humanizing Israelis and Jews in a polarized world. After October 7, she faced torrents of online hatred but doubled down, using humor and stories to foster peace and understanding.

Iran’s recent strikes killed 24, injured over 800, and displaced 3,800, per Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office. Still, Seni holds fast to faith in God and Israel’s security forces, trusting in divine protection. "God willing, everything will be okay," she says, a beacon of hope in turbulent times.