Nowadays, it is not uncommon to have met your significant other online: more than 20% of romantic relationships are said to start this way. But regardless of how you’ve met, it is crucial for your love story’s success to share the most fundamental views: faith, beliefs, traditions, culture.
As a Jew, you can be Kosher or non-Kosher, very Orthodox or more modern, or simply culturally Jewish and looking for someone who shares your history and ethnicity. It’s hard to know straight away, and to make your journey to a perfect relationship simpler we’ve compiled a selection of best Jewish dating sites.
JDate
Jdate is the premier Jewish dating site for Jewish singles
If you’re looking for a truly effective dating app, Jdate is the one. 52% of happy marriages in the Jewish community resulted from the use of Jdate – more than all of the other apps combined.
The website is very secure and has high rates of success for finding a partner, so it is not surprising that the majority of users are female, most of whom are aged 35-49. The registration is free and requires minimum personal details, although the more information you disclose, the higher your chances of finding a match. The downside is that only users with paid memberships can connect and email attractive profiles – free members only have the option of liking other users’ profiles, although there is a group chat.
eHarmony
The #1 trusted dating site.
This dating website is good for Jewish singles due to its especially detailed profiles. Upon registering and filling in basic information, such as age and sexual preference, the app asks you to choose words that best describe your personality: whether you are kind-hearted, quiet, thoughtful or humorous. You are also required to answer questions about your lifestyle and views, such as religion, education, etc.
The users are 50% female and 50% male, being evenly distributed from the age of 25 onwards. You can contact other members by email for free, although profile pictures can’t be viewed for free.
EliteSingles
One of the best dating sites for educated singles
Elitesingles is special in that it assigns several matches per day based on a personality assessment – the Five Factor Model Theory. Hence, if you fill in your preferences appropriately, you can have perfect matches based on your lifestyle and religious beliefs, which is useful if you’re looking for a partner with a specific background.
Once you’ve received your daily selection, you can browse through profiles and start a conversation. The contingent is mostly people aged 35+, so the app is ideal for mature individuals. As with other dating apps, there is a range of functions available for free users, but it’s far broader for premium members.
Jewish Friend Finder
Trusted Online Personals for people of the Jewish Faith.
This dating site is designed to create a safe space for members of the Jewish community to connect and find a common ground. Users enjoy talking to people of similar beliefs from all around the globe to meet romantic partners and make new friends.
The website has a number of forums and blogs and has a location-based search for a quick view of the number of users in your area. The website requires for all users to verify their ID and profile pictures, ensuring all members are real people. You can earn recognition by gaining points through participating in quizzes, add greeting videos to your profile and make specific searches.
JPeopleMeet
Meet Jewish Singles Near You
JPeopleMeet is a great option for Jewish singles looking for cheaper versions of more popular dating sites like Jdate and Jewish FriendFinder. The registration process is quick and easy, with the opportunity to add in lots of detail about yourself. The downside is that there is no search by specific parameters, so you might have to review every profile you look through to find ones that suit you. Since most users don’t have a premium subscription, there will be quite a few inactive profiles, which might make the search for a match more difficult.
Browsing and sending emojis to other users is free, but messaging is only available to premium subscribers. You can also report any profile that looks fake or suspicious to you.
Jewish Cafe
Communicate absolutely free during your 3 Week Trial!
This website creates an opportunity for Jewish singles to go on an online “coffee date” – the interface is designed in soft romantic colors to form a welcoming date-like atmosphere. You can look for your ideal date by using the advanced search function and specifying any habits or characters you want them to possess.
JewishCafe has initiated real-life meetings for members, which creates the opportunity to connect on a deeper level and find more people in your local area. Before purchasing a subscription you can try the full version of the site to see if it suits your needs. It is disappointing, however, that a large chunk of users have incomplete profiles, which complicates the search for a mate.
Jsingles.com
The premier jewish dating community
This website is made specifically for unmarried Jews and offers a free three-day trial before asking you to decide whether you want to buy a membership. There is a dedicated verification team that checks that new users are not fakes before their registration is approved. All members, therefore, have completed profile information and photos. Another great feature is video chatting, which is available for paid members. However, beware that some users might not be Jewish, as Jsingles welcomes users of any faith.
Jmatch.com
JMATCH - FREE JEWISH MATCH
Jmatch was the first Jewish dating website launched back in 1996, now being the leading platform for single Jews looking for partners. You can choose from thousands of verified profiles of members of many nationalities that share your faith. Although initially oriented on Jews seeking marriage, it is also an option for those looking for less serious relationships or friendships.
The best feature of Jmatch is that it’s completely free, including the advanced search and messaging functions. There is also the Secret Admirer function that allows you to reveal your fans and stalkers, which is usually not available for free in dating apps.
Conclusion
There are many dating sites for Jewish singles available for a range of prices or for free. As well as finding a soulmate, you can also use them to look for friends and acquaintances who will connect with you on the spiritual level. Some apps are more popular among people of a specific age group, so make sure to pick the one that is most likely to have users like yourself.
