What’s on for singles
Events through the year that make an easy first or second date.
November
UK Jewish Film Festival
The 2026 festival opened on 5 November and runs for ten days, then streams online from 18 to 30 November.
Source: The Jewish Chronicle: UK Jewish Film Festival 2026, checked 8 November 2026
December
Hanukkah
Hanukkah 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.
Source: My Jewish Learning: Hanukkah 2026, checked 8 November 2026
September
Doors Open Day at Garnethill
Garnethill 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.
Source: Garnethill Synagogue: Visiting, checked 8 November 2026