Dating across levels of observance
Can someone more observant and someone less observant make it work? Real couples share how they talk, compromise and build traditions together.
Read the guideJewish dating
Meet Jewish singles who share what matters
For every kind of Jewish life, from observant to cultural, with date ideas, guides and real people across the UK and US.
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Cities
Where our members are
North West LondonA film or talk at JW3, then coffee downstairsManchesterA look round the Manchester Jewish Museum and lunch in its caféGlasgowA guided tour of Garnethill SynagogueNew York CityA class or a Shabbat dinner at the JCC on the Upper West SideLos AngelesA free Thursday afternoon at the SkirballSouth FloridaThe Jewish Museum of Florida in South Beach, then a walk by the ocean
Guides
Guides people read first
Ideas our editors checked this month, with the source for each.
Shabbat, kashrut and dating
How to plan dates around Shabbat and kosher food: finding kosher places to eat in the UK, and joining Shabbat dinners in the US.
Read the guideJewish festivals and dating
Hanukkah parties, the UK Jewish Film Festival and other dates in the Jewish calendar that make easy, sociable dates.
Read the guideOut and about
Where singles meet here
- Talks, classes and cinema at JW3JW3 in North West London runs talks, adult education, classes, courses and films. A regular class is a good way to see the same faces each week.
- Moishe House in LondonMoishe House communities in Camden, Hackney and Kilburn are run by young Jewish leaders for their peers, with events at least once a week. Use the website to find a house near you.
- Shabbat dinners with OneTableIn the US, OneTable helps young adults find a Shabbat dinner near them or host their own. It's a relaxed way to meet new people over a meal.
What’s on
Coming up
- November: UK Jewish Film FestivalThe 2026 festival opened on 5 November and runs for ten days, then streams online from 18 to 30 November.
- December: HanukkahHanukkah 2026 runs from sundown on 4 December to sundown on 12 December. Look out for parties and candle lightings that make an easy group date.
- September: Doors Open Day at GarnethillGarnethill Synagogue in Glasgow usually opens on the Sunday of Glasgow's Doors Open weekend in September. It may stay closed if the date clashes with a festival, so check first.
Members
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We never show members on the public site. Join free and you’ll see people near you, each with a checked photo and, if they’ve passed an ID check, a Verified badge.
Who it’s for
Made for both of you
For women
Someone real, who shares what matters to you
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- Say as much or as little about observance as you like
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- Date ideas from Golders Green to the Upper West Side
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How we keep JMeet real
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Verified1A person checks every photo
Before any profile goes live, a member of our team looks at the photos. Anything that looks borrowed, edited or fake doesn’t get through.
2A selfie check
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4Reports read by people
Report a profile and someone on our team reviews it. Fake profiles are removed.
Before you join
Questions people ask
In shortJMeet is a friendly dating site for Jewish singles in the UK and US, whatever your background or level of observance. Every photo is checked by a person, and members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge. Joining and browsing are free.
Is it free?
Yes, joining, making a profile and browsing are free. You need a membership to read and reply to messages, and you'll see the options before you pay anything.
How do I know people are real?
Every photo is checked by a person before it goes live. Members who pass an ID check carry a Verified badge, so you can see who has proved who they are.
Is JMeet only for Orthodox Jews?
No. JMeet is for Jewish singles of every background, from observant to secular. You decide how much to say about your own practice.
Can I date someone more or less observant than me?
Yes. Plenty of couples do. Be honest about what matters to you, and talk it through early.