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New Matchmaking Offerings!
We’ve got some exciting news here in the world of matchmaking at Tribe 12. While we still offer our signature free (with a suggested one-time donation of $36) matchmaking intake calls, we have had many people ask us for more hands-on matchmaking help — and we’re ready to deliver! Take a look at some of…
Something New!
Greetings Tribeniks, Tribe12ers, Tribesfolx! (We’re experimenting with some names, let us know what you think!) After just a month of working with Tribe 12, I easily recognize the incredible…
Our Rainbow Twist on Jewish Matchmaking
Thanks to the new Netflix show Jewish Matchmaking, Jewish matchmaking is experiencing a pop culture moment. As Tribe 12’s in-house matchmaker, this time has been so wild and so much…
Calling All Fans of ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ — Come Meet The Star!
Are you a fan of reality shows? Are you interested in the art of matchmaking? Then you won’t want to miss the upcoming event brought to you by Tribe 12,…
Join us for Launch Night 2023
We’re less than a week away from one of our most exciting events of the year- Launch Night! Our 13th cohort of Tribe 12 Fellows have honed their ideas…
Remembrance and Memory: the Importance of Commemorating Yom HaShoah in Philadelphia
On April 19th, 1943, on the eve of Passover, Jewish inhabitants of the Warsaw Ghetto began a twenty-seven day uprising against Nazi soldiers. It was the largest, and many have…
Introducing a Brand New Podcast: The Yentas!
Hey, does anyone hear that drumroll? We are so excited to bring you a brand new podcast: The Yentas! The Yentas isn’t your average dating podcast. On this podcast you…
Liberation and Deliverance: Reflecting on Social Justice and Passover
The beginning of the month of Nissan marks not only the start of spring, but the arrival of Passover, or Pesach. Pesach begins at sundown on the 5th of April and ends in the evening of April 13th. As we gather with families and loved ones, Jews around the world will celebrate and commemorate the…
We’re Hiring! Engagement Associate
TITLE: Engagement Associate REPORTS TO: Executive Director STATUS: Full Time SALARY: $40-47K START DATE: Flexible between May and June 2023 What we’re all about: Tribe 12’s mission is to connect…
We’re Hiring! Assistant Director
TITLE: Assistant Director REPORTS TO: Executive Director STATUS : Full Time/Exempt SALARY: $75K-85K plus benefits stipend START DATE: Flexible June or July 2023 What we’re all about: Tribe 12’s mission…
Celebrate Purim with Tribe 12!
Some people consider Purim the Jewish Halloween, others see it as our version of Mardi Gras – but truly Purim is a unique holiday. It commemorates the story of Esther,…
Valentine’s Day Is an Abandoned Field of Landmines & Other Hot Takes From Our Matchmaker
I am a matchmaker and, somewhat ironically, a total grinch about Valentine’s Day. I think this Hallmark holiday is bad for absolutely everyone: the unattached, casual daters, early relationships, couples,…
The Secrets To A Good Life (& How To Learn The Essentials This Spring)
The end of 2022 was filled with quizzes about how well one knew the news cycle that year. Now, I didn’t even try this year (because I knew I would…
Fellowship Who’s Who
The Tribe 12 Fellowship is a leadership experience for individuals that are dedicated to personal growth, enriching communities, and making Judaism their own. Tribe 12 Fellows apply the tangible skills…
Valentine’s Week at Tribe 12
Hey, it’s nearly Valentine’s Day! Even though we have ~complex feelings~ about the whole concept of Valentine’s, it is a Tribe 12 tradition to go big during it anyway. The…
Hanukkah with Tribe 12
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, Hanukkah, the festival of lights, comes along to remind us that longer and warmer days are ahead! At Tribe 12, we…
Meet Board President Rachel Dukeman, Hanukkah Celebration Honoree
In her past life, our in-house matchmaker Danielle Selber was a Fellow in the inaugural class of the Tribe 12 Fellowship and went on to run the Fellowship program for…