Christmas Eve · 1995–2019
The Ball
For 25 years, the largest Jewish singles party in the country — thousands of Jewish singles in New York and Los Angeles, every Christmas Eve.
The legend of Christmas Eve
Every Christmas Eve from 1995 to 2019, The Ball was where Jewish singles went. In New York City it drew 3,000 to 4,000+ guests nearly every year, while another 1,000+ partied the same night in Los Angeles — the largest Jewish singles event in the country for a quarter century.
It was a night to dress up, dance late and meet a lot of new people. In its final years it went by The Tribal Ball.
25
years of Christmas Eves
3,000+
guests most years in NYC — often 4,000+
1,000+
more in Los Angeles
1
unforgettable night
Photos from past Balls
New York City
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Los Angeles
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What the press said
“With an estimated 3,000 guests and music calculated to permit conversation, both the dancing and the flirting were said to have been great.”
— The New York Times
“More than 3,500 dressed-to-impress” attendees “venue hop in style” at “the country’s largest Jewish singles event.”
— The Washington Post
“The Christmas Eve gold standard.”
— New York Post
“The mother of all Jewish singles parties and the largest Jewish singles event in the nation.”
— Time Out New York
“The grandest [matzo ball party] of all, packing ’em in 3,000 strong, including Jewish jet-setters from London, Toronto, and Sydney.”
— The Village Voice
“Ever wonder where all the young, hip Jewish kids go on Christmas Eve? They’re at the one, the only, The Ball.”
— Paper Magazine
“All about helping Jewish singles meet up, dance, network, share some laughs and maybe make a lasting connection… this is big, very big.”
— NBC
“A high-end event,” “awash in cocktail dresses” — “3,000 guests who schmoozed their way over three vast floors.”
— New York Magazine
“A bigger deal than the parting of the Red Sea.”
— LA Weekly
“The hottest event in town isn’t the Matzo Ball. 4,000 singles are anticipated to attend this year’s event.”
— Jewcy
“Cut to around 1:00 AM. Nearly everyone is dancing. Some are shaking their tuchus on tables and chairs.”
— Vice
“Close to 1,000 singles dressed-to-impress celebrated. Inside there were multiple dance floors and beautiful people.”
— The New York Times
Will The Ball return?
We’re not saying never. If The Ball comes back — maybe under a new name — the people on this list will hear about it first.
Looking for a Jewish party this Christmas Eve?
The Ball may be on hiatus, but Christmas Eve is still a big night for Jewish singles. We list Jewish parties and events in cities across North America — check the calendar as December gets closer.