What is SpeedDating

1. What is "In Person" SpeedDating?

SpeedDating is an exciting, quick and non-pressured way to meet quality Jewish singles. In one evening, you'll meet 7 people, in individual one-on-one conversations of 7 minutes each.

2. What are the advantages of SpeedDating?

• The system guarantees 7 dates -- without the need for uncomfortable ice-breaking.
• Avoid nightmare 3-hour blind dates.
• We have a proven track record of success - over 50% of participants meet someone with whom there is mutual interest in another date.

3. How does "In Person" SpeedDating work?

1. A group of Jewish singles -- an equal number of men and women -- gather at a cafe that has been rented out for the evening.
   
   
2. The cafe is filled with "tables for two," and each table is numbered.
   
   
3. At the appointed time, one man and one woman are paired up at each table, where they have 7 minutes to talk. Participants are also given suggested topics to help break the ice.
   
   
4. At the end of 7 minutes, a staff member rings a bell and all dates come to a halt. Participants are asked to write on a form if they would be interested in seeing this person again. This entails simply checking a 'yes' or 'no' box.
   
   If both sides checked off the 'yes' box, organizers let participants know within 48 hours which matches have been made, and give each side the other's phone number.
   
   
5. The men then get up from their seats and move to the next table, where another woman is waiting to meet them.
   
   
6. After 90 minutes of SpeedDating, each participant has met 7 people of the opposite gender.
   
   
7. From this point on, it's life as usual -- boy meets girl, they start dating -- and join the growing ranks of SpeedDaters who have become engaged and married.

4. Can someone participate in SpeedDating more than once?

Yes, we encourage it -- if you don't meet that special someone the first time around. We attract approximately 50% new faces to each event. In addition, due to the large number of participants, you may meet only 30% of the participants in any one event.

5. Who may participate in SpeedDating?

SpeedDating is open to Jews of all ages and affiliations. Our goal is to directly facilitate Jewish continuity by helping Jews meet Jews.

Background

1. What organization runs SpeedDating?