J. Date

From LoveToKnow Dating

There are many dating sites to choose from, but only J. Date is exclusively for Jewish singles. J. Date is more than a place to meet someone; it’s an online community. Along with browsing profiles, you can view the message boards and talk in the chat rooms. Before going out on your first date, stop by for dating tips or share your own experiences by writing an article. All of this and more is waiting for you at J. Date.

Search For Your Date

You know you’re curious about who is on J. Date, so start by browsing profiles. Choose the age range of which gender to search for, and then narrow your search by zip code, city or area code.

A moment later, the men or women who fit your criteria will be presented. You can see the username, age, location and last log-in date of each match. Click on the username of the person that interests you to read their full profile. A small pop-up window will open.

The next time you want to read a profile, you will be asked to either log-in or register with to continue. This will put the brakes on your browsing, but you can quickly resume after creating your own profile.

LoveToKnow Dating Tips
Are You Jewish?
While most people on J. Date are Jewish or willing to convert, not everyone is honest. Those who are specifically trying to meet a Jewish person may impersonate one online. If you only want to start a relationship with a Jewish man or woman, ask enough questions to see if he or she is for real.

Create a Profile on J. Date

You will never meet someone unless you make yourself available. So, create a profile and become a part of the community. Before starting, be prepared to answer the following questions:

Selecting a username and password
Your religious background
Where or when you keep kosher
How often you go to synagogue
The type of relationship you are looking for
Your current relationship status
How often you smoke and drink

J. Date is not just for ethnic or religious Jews. For example, you can choose ‘willing to convert’ as your answer to the religious background question.

Writing Your Profile Statement

You are also required to write a brief message about yourself that describes your personality and interests. This is where you will make a first impression with everyone who views your profile. Writing about yourself can be difficult, so ask your friends or family how they would describe you if you need some help.

Upload a Photo

Posting a photo is not required, but you are more likely to go out on a date if you include a photo in your profile. For picture posting advice, read this article about choosing a dating picture.

Features and Benefits

Now that you have your profile all setup, you can begin to use the communication features on J. Date.

Free Features

At no cost, you are able to do the following things:

Post a profile and photo
Search for and view profiles
Receive and reply to instant messages
Use the flirt feature
View the message boards
Send e-cards
Use the click feature

Premium Service

If you purchase a subscription, you will also be able to use the following features:

Send e-mails to members through the J. Date website
Initiate instant message conversations
Post on the message boards
Personalize your e-cards
Talk in the chat room

Subscription Options

There are several subscription options. Each has a different length and renewal price.

**Subscription Options**
Subscription Length	Price	Renewal Price
1 month	$34.99	$34.99
3 months	$99.99	$33.99
6 months	$149.99	$29.99

All subscriptions will automatically renew monthly unless you cancel your subscription before it renews.

Communication Options

J. Date offers many different ways of expressing your interest in someone and then communicating with them.

Click

After reading through a profile, let J. Date know if you think the two of you are a great match by using the click feature. If he or she “clicks” on you also, after looking at your profile, then you will be notified about this by e-mail. You can then begin communicating knowing you are equally interested in each other.

E-mail

This works just like regular e-mail, except it’s done through the safety of the website. There is no need to give out your personal address until you are ready. If you purchase a subscription, you can send e-mail to anyone. Without a subscription, you need to wait for the other person to contact you first.

Instant Messaging

If someone is online while you are, invite them to instant message instead of sending an e-mail. Along with traditional text chat, you can also try video and audio chat.