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Matchmaking

Matchmaking

The Perfect Match

Looking to date in Philly’s Jewish community? Have a conversation with one of our in-house matchmakers! They'll learn about you and the kind of person you’re looking for to start keeping an eye out for you — to set you up with someone great, invite you to dating events and connect you with communities where you can meet like-minded people!

If you enjoy the experience, we hope you’ll consider making a $36 donation to Tribe 12 to help many more people get set up in the future.

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I never in my wildest dreams would have thought that I would meet my future wife because we were both involved in a Jewish organization, but sure enough, we did meet – and like many people we are eternally grateful for the chance that we got.

An Easy, Casual Alternative to Dating Apps

How We Do It

Singles events that don’t suck

Inside scoop on other rooms you should be in

Personal introductions

We're proud to have created the rare Jewish dating space which is accessible regardless of a person's gender identity or expression, sexual identity, or commitment preferences!

We love that people of all abilities have found their place here! We are eager to provide accommodations upon request so everyone can fully participate. 

All backgrounds, lineages, races, ethnicities, levels of practice and countries of origin are welcome and celebrated in our matchmaking work.

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Meet the Matchmakers

Our in-house matchmakers want to be in your corner! They take the best elements of traditional Jewish matchmaking and apply them to modern dating, offering a casual and personalized alternative to the online dating jungle — and it’s the only service of this kind in the country.

Meet Danielle

Danielle is a lifelong Philadelphian with tons of love for the city's vibrant Jewish community. She is also an American-Israeli dual citizen and Hebrew speaker with both Ashkenazi (Ukrainian) and Sephardi (Moroccan) roots.

Danielle received her Masters in Jewish Studies from Gratz College where she completed a thesis on trends in secular Jewish dating. She is also a graduate of YentaNet’s ‘Matchmaker and Leadership Institute’ and Marriage Minded Mentor’s ‘Matchmaker Academy’ and is trained in two forms of facilitative mediation. She is a proud member of ROI and the Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC).

Fun fact: Before joining our team, Danielle was a Tribe 12 Fellow!

Meet Michal

Born in Jerusalem, Michal is a proud alum of Camp Shomria and is active in Philadelphia's Jewish community.

For five years, Michal Naisteter served as a Senior Matchmaker for the national matchmaking firm Three Day Rule, providing guidance, coaching and matchmaking services to her select roster of clients.

Michal holds a graduate degree in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Her work has been profiled on Bustle, NPR, Elite Daily and a Philadelphia Inquirer feature. She lives in South Philadelphia with her family.

As seen on...

Slate's 'Working' podcast
eJP x Jewish Insider
Make Me A Match documentary
The Jewish Exponent

As someone who frequently feels 'not Jewish enough' I feel very accepted and welcomed at Tribe 12. I never feel that I am not doing enough or 'should' do more.

Coming up...

February Jeni’s Icy Ice Cream Happy Hour

February 15 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Neurodivergent Speed Dating

February 9 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Valentine’s Day Volunteering

February 14 | 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

30s Tribe: Sweets and Snacks Board Game Night

February 10 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

20’s Tribe: Cannoli’s and Hot Cocoa Crawl

February 8 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Past events

December 18, 2022 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

LGBTQ ‘Hanukkah Eve’ Speed Dating

August 31, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Singles Summer Send Off

August 11, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

50 First Dates for Jewish Valentine’s Day

I wanted to say THANK YOU for this incredible experience. I am so happy I have amazing friends that encouraged me to be a part of this speed dating event, and I loved every moment. I have given up on the apps for a couple of weeks now, as I have felt there is no proper connection. So this gave me a bit of the confidence I needed to keep looking for love, in a very original way. 

Matchmaker's blog

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Should I Go on a Second Date?

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Do I Have Too Many Deal Breakers?

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The Best First Date in Philly

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Three More Foolproof First Dates

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Four More Great First Dates

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Three Perfect First Dates

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I just wanted to say thanks for introducing me to my boyfriend. We've been officially together since early August and I'm meeting his parents next week for the first time. He's super great and cool and quirky, and I'm glad I met up with ya for coffee!

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Looking for more?

Browse our calendar to find upcoming opportunities to meet like-minded people, regardless of whether it's a "dating event" or not!

Our Tribe events, which gather people around a shared identity or interest, are particularly great places to meet people in small groups and form deep, personal connections.

For a donation of $180, have your intake conversation with both of our matchmakers and get advice on your dating profile and photos during the conversation. There are a limited number of these spots available each month! Make an appointment here. 

Seeking even more guidance and hands-on help? Here are some of our favorite matchmakers and dating coaches!

Aleeza at Marriage Minded Mentor
Kara at Three Day Rule
Jessica at Fass Pass to Love
Shana at Curated Connections
Lori at Saw You At Sinai
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We met at Tribe 12!

Tribe 12 helped us find each other!

Thank you for introducing us!

We're grateful to Tribe 12!

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Set a Date with Tribe 12's In-House Matchmaker!

After you submit, you'll be redirected to more information about Tribe 12's matchmaking initiative. If it sounds like a good fit, you'll be able to book a spot on our matchmaker's calendar.

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