Jdate created the singular place where Jewish singles could go to find a partner. But let’s be honest: Jdate lost its way.
It became a punchline. A place people remembered fondly or not at all. We heard the critiques. The interface felt outdated. The tone didn’t reflect how people talk or love today. It started to feel like a place built for someone else — maybe even someone else’s parents.
So we took a hard look. And we decided: it was time to change.
Over the last year, we’ve talked to hundreds of Jewish singles. We listened to your frustration with apps that felt superficial, with experiences that felt performative. We asked what you actually wanted. You told us:
“I want to date someone who gets my values.”
“I want to be myself — not just checking the ‘Jewish’ box.”
“I want a real connection.”
We heard you.
What’s New (and Why It Matters)
This relaunch is about building something that meets you where you are — and helps you get where you want to go. That means:
- A fresh, intuitive design, and a safer, smarter and more inclusive platform, respecting the full spectrum of Jewish identity
- Human support from coaches and matchmakers who get the realities of dating today
- A promise to continue innovating and improving Jdate for you, today and in the future
But most important, it means embracing the truth we should have led with all along: Jdate doesn’t define your Jewishness. You do. We’re just here to help you find someone who gets it.
Why Now?
Jewish identity is evolving. So is dating. Our community deserves a space where it’s okay to show up honestly, spiritually, and a little bit imperfect.
We believe that in a world full of noise, having one place built just for you — for your values, your culture, your humor, your faith — still matters.
We believe that dating doesn’t have to mean losing yourself to an algorithm. It can mean coming home to yourself and to someone who truly sees you.
This Isn’t the Old Jdate
This is the Jdate that respects your spiritual path, understands the nuances of Jewish identity, puts intention before impressions, and welcomes everyone from Reform to Orthodox, secular to seeking, queer to traditional — because Jewish life is big enough for all of us.
So whether you’ve never used Jdate, or gave up on it years ago: Come back. Or come for the first time. Explore it. Question it. Give it a shot.
This is your Jdate now. And we can’t wait to see what you find.
— Adam Medros, CEO Spark Networks
Adam Medros is a contributor to JDATE. See more of Adam Medros's articles here.
