The Jewish Matchmaker Podcast – The Food Matchmaker of Israel

He’s not a traditional matchmaker, but he's but he’s been bringing people and food together for over 20 years. In this episode, Aleeza Ben Shalom sits down with Joseph Gitler, founder of Leket Israel, the country’s largest food rescue organization. What started as late-night food pickups became a nationwide network connecting surplus to need and people to purpose. From wartime pivots after October 7 to volunteers who found community, aliyah, and even love along the way, this conversation is about impact, connection, and the unexpected ways giving back can change your life.