Community Partners

JSOF is proud to partner with Jewish community groups throughout the Bay Area. Read below for details on what's happening near you.

Basherte

Basherte is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 to help connect Jewish singles and to engage the unengaged among Jewish adults. Basherte has expanded to include programs for young and mature singles, couples and families. Basherte recognizes that relationships are the center of Jewish life and must be carefully nurtured. Basherte does this through high quality, affordable, relationship-based programs.

For further information, please visit www.basherte.org.

Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club

Enjoy outings every weekend throughout the Bay Area. The Club organizes overnight excursions, biking, hiking, skiing, rafting and Yosemite trips. A monthly e-mail activities calendar is available.

For further information, please contact Sharon Fried at 415.731.2243 or visit www.bajshc.org.

Jewish Singles Havurah

The Jewish Singles Havurah is for men and women of around 35-49 — those who are a bit beyond YAD and want to be part of a Jewish community. It is an active, fun group of people looking to meet other great Jewish singles and enjoy events together. An informal wine and cheese gathering is held at a private home on the Peninsula each month.

For further information, please contact Mark at MRTischler@aol.com or visit http://singles.meetup.com/1808/

Jewishsoulsearch.com

Jewishsoulsearch.com is a full featured Jewish singles dating site, different from other sites in that it is totally free. The owners met on a free Jewish dating site 11 years ago and have found a meaningful way to give back to the community and help other singles meet their matches.

For further information, please visit jewishsoulsearch.com

Kabbalah Dating

Kabbalah-Dating uses basic Kabbalah principles to help evaluate relationships. It is not necessary to be a scholar to understand this simple process which uses basic principles from the Tree of Life to discover how lovingkindness, judgement, physical and psychological compatibility and more affect relationships. The Kabbalah-Dating activity group is also a place where like-minded people can connect and participate in artistic, cultural and spiritual activities.

For further information, please contact Malka at efaden1@gmail.com or visit www.kabbalah-dating.com.

Kabbalah Spiritual Singles Connection

A fun way to meet like minded souls looking for spiritual intimacy, warmth and heart connection centered around an enjoyable exploration of the mystical Tree of Life. Opportunities are available to learn together, create new friendships, and perhaps even ask that special someone out for tea, chat or.... Every week the focus is on one of the heart letter pathways (Otiot) on the Tree. Hear Wisdom from the Rabbi, receive a reading from the Kabbalah Deck and share thoughts and feelings from the heart and soul. Monthly gatherings are mellow, relaxing rituals by candlelight that ease into warm and soulful connections with new friends, potential lovers and possible soul mates.

For further information, please visit http://www.aynsof.org.

Mensch Link

Mensch Link is a group of Jewish singles between 40 and 59. The purpose is to provide opportunities for people to meet and make connections. Get-togethers are held almost every week in the South Bay/Peninsula area. There are two regular events, Sunday breakfasts and a billiards night every other week on Wednesday or Thursday. Parties, pot lucks or other types of events are offered occasionally.

For further information, please contact Doris Keats at dorisue11@yahoo.com. (No website available)

Mishpacha Group

The Mishpacha Group is comprised of individuals, most of whom are single, in their 40 - 60's and Jewish. New and/or one-time participants who are open to bringing in the Sabbath and holidays with light ritual, spirited singing, intense feasting and schmoozing are welcome. By the end of the evening, there is a sense of connection that is like family; hence the name "mishpacha" meaning family.

For further information, please contact Karen Roekard at 510.843.4952 or roekard@santacruzhag.com.

Peninsula Jewish Singles

Peninsula Jewish Singles has been successfully serving Jewish Singles in the North Peninsula for several years. PJS offers a variety of monthly social events, including theater, restaurants, mixers, pot-lucks and more!

For further information, please contact Judy Butler at 650.591.6106 or Margot Goldberg at 650.599.9677.

Shabbat by the Sea

Shabbat by the Sea is a new, innovative program in Monterey, CA. A unique feature is that there is ALWAYS a 50:50 male to female ratio and it is limited to guests within a 10-year age group. The goal is not to have "as many people as possible", but rather a small, congenial group (a maximum of 18-20). There is the opportunity to relax, unwind and be yourself with a small, select group of friendly people in a setting designed to be conducive to "meaningful mingling."

For further information, please contact Elana Gerson at 831.649.1725 or ShabbatbytheSea@aol.com.

Yachad

Yachad, meaning together, meets one Sunday each month in the East Bay for camaraderie and programs. Events include walks on park trails, picnics, concerts and potlucks, or cultural performances in which members arrange activities before or after the performance.

For further information, please contact Mary Anne Winig at 925.283.8575 or adultprogramming@temple-isaiah.org.

Jewish Singles Over Forty provides resources and networking to build community for Jewish singles ages 40 - 60ish throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Community Partners