About
Facilitating shidduchim is not a niche cause, but an urgent צורך ציבור that affects nearly every frum family at some point. For individuals waiting to get married, the shidduch process may be exceedingly lonely and humbling. Canopy responds to that critical need - not only to make shidduchim, but to do it in a refined, sensitive, and efficient way. While other shidduch services exist, none offers the unique mix of features that we do - privacy, autonomy, efficiency, and a 1:1 ratio of men to women. We're here to offer another avenue for finding a shidduch, and we hope to to create many happy, frum marriages.
Mission
Our mission is to facilitate shidduchim in order to preserve and strengthen the frum community.
Vision
Our vision is to develop a refined shidduch system that protects and respects daters, and streamlines the process for both daters and shadchanim.
Who are we?
Malka Rubin Levitin
President, Founder
A native of Riverdale, NY, Malka volunteered as a shadchan on a frum dating website in the past. She is passionate about shidduchim and has been successful in making two matches. Malka has a J.D. from Columbia Law School and works as a financial services attorney at the law firm of Morrison & Foerster.
Bonnie Balk
Chief Operating Officer
Bonnie is the founder of the shidduch initiative, Strike A Match, a weekly zoom call for singles to network with multiple shadchanim. Bonnie is also a practicing Registered Dietitian, counseling clients in leading healthful lifestyles. She brings her personable touch, creative flair, and excitement to the dating world, one match at a time.
Nechama Kurland
Treasurer
Nechama and her husband are very active in facilitating shidduchim and frequently host shabbatons and other get-togethers. Nechama is currently a Vice President with Macquarie's Principal Finance group, and continues to prioritize making shidduchim.
Tamara Klein
Corporate Secretary
Tamara is regularly involved in making shidduchim. In addition to being a practicing kallah teacher, a certified teacher mentor, and a graduate of Prizmah’s You Lead leadership program, she has a master's in English from Queens College, and currently teaches at Shulamith High School for Girls.