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What if Every Jewish Organization Had an In-House Matchmaker?
Imagine a world where every Jewish organization had an in-house matchmaker. A big reason people come to Jewish communal spaces is to find a mate. While even one generation ago finding a life partner was done with the support of family and the Jewish community at large, today’s singles are largely on their own. When…
We’re Hiring! Part-Time Engagement Associate
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director STATUS & WEEKLY HOURS: Part time- 10-12 hrs a week (50 hours a month) Rate: $25-30/hr. depending on experience START DATE: Dec 1, 2023 What…
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 matchmaking intake calls, we have had many people ask…
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 argued the most symbolic, uprising during the Holocaust. The Holocaust, also called the Shoah in Hebrew, was the mass extermination of twelve million people including…
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…
Meet Tribe 12 Fellow Jared Jackson, 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…
Meet Tribe 12 Fellow Morgan Berman, 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…
Meet Tribe 12 Fellow Dave Fine, 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…
Happy National Singles Day! Wait, What Is That?
Our in-house matchmaker Danielle weighs in on how to take this pseudo-holiday as an invitation to stop using ‘single’ as a four letter word. It’s November 11th — happy National…
Give Back this Thanksgiving Season
Thanksgiving is coming! Like many American holidays, Thanksgiving comes with some complicated historical baggage. Behind the image of warmth, family and food and gratitude, for many lies a long history…
Be Your Own Matchmaker: Dating Advice From Tribe 12’s Newest In-House Matchmaker
Matchmakers are amazing. I have been a matchmaker and superconnector for over five years, and I know the power of how we work and what we can do. I am…
Exercise Your Right To Vote on Election Day 2022!
Hey Philadelphians and PA residents… Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 is ELECTION DAY for the 2022 General Elections! What better way to work toward creating a more just society in Philadelphia…