JDate
www.jdate.com
Countries: USA and Canada
Details:This website is specifically for Jewish singles, from all walks of life and of all ages. There is currently around 50,000 members.
Features:
Matching System
Dating articles and advice
Instant messaging
Real time chat rooms
Who's online listings
Events and travel - real live dating events held at various venues
Free Elements: Post a profile including photo
Search members
Send "teases"
Reply to instant online messages
"Your matches" emails
Inviations to JDate events and travel
Be contacted by paid members (but you have to upgrade to reply)
Costs: Premium membership:
6 Months $ 149.99, Monthly renewal rate: $29.99
3 Months $ 99.99, Monthly renewal rate: $33.99
1 Month $ 34.99, Monthly renewal rate: $34.99
1 Month $ 39.99, Monthly renewal rate: $39.99
Prices correct October 2008. For current pricing click on "sitemap" near the bottom of the home page, and then the "costs" link under Subscription.
JewishCafe
Countries: International
Details:Virtual cafe where Jewish people can meet other Jewish people for friendship or romance. This is a Canadian based website but with members worldwide.
Features:
Advanced search, eg religious affiliation, ethnic background etc.
Chat rooms
Private mail box
Relationship advice columns
Free Elements: Free 14 day trial.
Costs: Three Months $39.95, Six Months $59.95, One Year $89.95
Jewish Mingle
www.jewishmingle.com
Countries: International
Details:For Jewish singles to make relationships for companionship, friendship, romance or marriage. Part of the Minglesmatch group.
Features:
2-Way Ideal Matching
Instant Messenger
Private mailbox
Chat rooms
Message boards
Send Messages Anonymously
Personals Photo Albums
Free Elements: Post your own profile
Browse other profiles
View photo gallery
Read message boards
Send and receive smiles
Send and receive e-cards
Costs: Auto billing. Full Membership: $19.99 per month.
You may choose the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual option - there are usually substantial discounts if you sign up for more than one month.
Prices correct September 2008. To view current prices click on "Sitemap" at the bottom of the home page, then choose "Pricing".
JewishFriendfinder
http://jewishfriendfinder.com
Countries: International
Details:Website dedicated to Jewish singles, from the well known Friendfinder stable. Thousands of members worldwide looking for romance, frindship, pen pals and activity partners.
Features:
Online magazine with articles written by the members themselves.
Chat rooms
Flash Instant Messaging
Free Elements: Much of the site is free, (you can chat, send instant messages, have access to the magazine and browse) but non paying members are limited in their ability to make contact, read full profiles or view full sized pictures.
Costs: Silver membership: 1 month $14.88. 3 months $28.88. I year $68.88. Gold Membership is slightly more expensive, but gets you to the top of search lists and other perks.
Prices correct 2007. To view current prices you need to join.
JKarma
Countries: International
Details:Specifically for Jewish professionals, worldwide.
Features:
Online Email messaging system
Flirt feature
Matching system
Instant messaging
Free Elements: All free
Costs: Free
JRomances
www.jromances.com
Countries: International
Details:Specifically for Jewish professionals, worldwide.
Features:
Chat
Messaging system
Instant messenger
Create "My circle of friends"
Blogs
Who is interested in me
Who has viewed me
Daily news
Free Elements: Create a profile
Search (restricted)
Reply to upgraded Jromances members
Costs: Membership:
• 12 months for $143.95 Save 70% per month ($11.95 per month)
• 6 months for $95.95 Save 60% per month ($15.95 per month)
• 3 months for $59.95 Save 50% per month ($19.95 per month)
• 1 month for $29.95
Prices correct September 2008. You can find the current prices in the "Help/FAQ" section.