“Social connections are far better predictors of long and happy lives than social class, IQ, or even genes.”
Our mission
We help you find your people
Tribester exists to help you build meaningful connections – friendships, romantic relationships, and professional connections – and to make you happier and healthier in the process. Research consistently shows that the quality of our relationships shapes everything from our physical health to our resilience and longevity.
Where it BEGAN
The Ball on Christmas Eve
For more than 20 years, The Ball was the largest Jewish singles party in the country attracting 3,000 to 4,000+ guests in New York and 1,000+ more in Los Angeles. Bringing people together has always been what we do.
Where we are today
Every night of the year, not just one
We help Jewish adults meet, date, travel, work and belong, all year long.
Jewish events
Your social calendar, sorted
Singles mixers, networking nights, Shabbat dinners, comedy, culture and more for adults in their 20s and up — curated in cities across North America and beyond.
Jewish speed dating
Five minutes can change everything
Our own in-person speed dating nights for Jewish singles — relaxed, fun, and a lot more promising than another evening of swiping.
Jewish travel
See the world with your tribe
Group trips and tours for Jewish travelers — heritage journeys, singles getaways and adventures where you come home with new friends.
Tribe Jobs
Work that means something
Our job board for careers at Jewish organizations and mission-driven employers.
Jewish organizations
Find your community
A directory of 800+ Jewish organizations — from social groups and synagogues to schools, nonprofits and local businesses.
Coming soon
Community and matchmaking — new ways to connect. Stay tuned.
Why it matters
The science of connection
Strong social bonds are literally life-changing. According to extensive research:
- Social connections are critical for both physical and mental health
- Quality relationships help our brains age better and are better predictors of long and happy lives than social class, IQ, or even genes
- The landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development, tracking happiness and relationships for over 85 years, found that “good relationships keep us happier and healthier”
A study examining 148 other research papers found that the influence of social relationships on mortality risk is comparable with smoking and alcohol consumption – and exceeds the impact of physical inactivity and obesity.
The modern connection crisis
We spend barely more than 30 minutes a day socializing in person, while devoting three hours to television – and only 4 minutes a day (24 hours a year) to attending social events.
Our mission at Tribester – and our sister brands – is to improve health and happiness through the power of human connection.
A community open to all
Our name is a playful spin on “Member of the Tribe” — itself a “slightly tongue-in-cheek reference to Jews, usually by Jews,” per Urban Dictionary. To the extent the name evokes community or belonging, welcome aboard: our intent is not to exclude, but to connect.
Everyone looking for meaningful connection and community is welcome here.