There are certain questions that we must all address before those first few dates. What to do, where to go and how to keep the conversation flowing can be sources of angst for many single people. There are so many variables that come into play, from choosing a suitable meeting spot or finding a fun (affordable) activity, to dealing with the “getting to know you” lulls, that it’s easy to understand how the prospect of an evening out can become just another laborious chore…

Few people realized that last week, the third week in September, was National Singles Week (often referred to as Unmarried and Single Americans Week). Many assume that this is just another Hallmark Holiday, but probably had not considered the fact that a whopping 96 million Americans 18 years old and older are single (never-married, divorced or widowed).

“If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky. If you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky.” Or so the saying goes. But friends drift apart, move away or tie the knot.

The key to success on JDate is a well-written profile. By joining JDate, you have taken a big step toward finally meeting Mr./Mrs. Right as opposed to Mr./Mrs. Right Now. Since you are now serious about finding somebody special, take the time one evening to fully complete your entire profile, especially the essays.

It happens every year when the first cool wind blows through the air right after Labor Day, and just like that, our attention turns to fashion, football and must-see TV.  As the nights get colder and the clothing gets comfier and cozier, it becomes increasingly easy to put your love life on hold until the next sign of Spring.

“…The welcoming of guests, “hachnasat orchim,” with which I was greeted, is not merely a matter of etiquette – it is a mitzvah in the Jewish religion. We learn this lesson in Parshat Va’yera when Abraham welcomed three mysterious men into his tent. Not realizing these men were angels, he took the strangers into his home and offered them bread, water to wash their feet and shade to rest.  Such hospitality is significant at this time of year, particularly for Jewish singles who may feel alone during the High Holidays.”

“Oops I did it again.”
That’s what 37 year old Caroline from Chicago said when she fell for yet another married man she met online. Apparently Caroline’s penchant for men who are attached is …

“Live the Life You Love” is a lifestyle series featuring an expert-led panel discussion addressing a range of lifestyle issues from a single woman’s perspective.  The topics will be as vital as planning for your long-term health and security, and as life-changing as buying an apartment or starting a business in a sluggish economy. Our goal is to offer a fresh standpoint, some genuine advice and even some hands-on assistance that can help make the difference in your life.

There was a time when your phone would ring off the hook. You always had big social plans with parties to go to and people to see. Now, those happy smiling faces that used to …

First came Bernie; then in the days before Tisha B’Av came the corruption arrests of seven orthodox rabbis for offenses ranging from money laundering to black market organ selling. The most recent plague of Jewish …