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Relationship-focused matchmaking for Jewish singles across the Pacific Northwest and Western region

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Our Service Area

Ahava Northwest is a regional Jewish matchmaking service based in Portland, Oregon, serving the Pacific Northwest and greater Western region.

Our primary service hubs include:

  • Portland, Oregon

  • Seattle, Washington

  • The Bay Area of Northern California

  • Vancouver, British Columbia

These hubs represent the areas where we have the strongest community connections and the highest concentration of active members.

Extended Service Area

In addition to our primary hubs, we work with Jewish singles throughout the broader Northwest and Western region, including:

  • Idaho

  • Western Montana

  • Northern Utah

  • Northern Nevada

  • Alberta, Canada

  • Alaska

We also consider individuals in adjacent areas bordering these regions, particularly when there is openness to travel or relocation within the greater Northwest.

Add your details to our matchmaking database at no cost. This allows us to learn more about you and consider you for future matches as our community grows.

Joining the database does not obligate you to anything, and there is no charge to be included.

Step 1: Join our free database

Go to Intake Form

Step 2: Meet With a Matchmaker

Before anyone is actively matched, we meet with every prospective member for a one-on-one intake call.

This conversation helps us:

  • Get to know you as a whole person

  • Ask and answer more sensitive questions

  • Understand your relationship goals and preferences

  • Confirm that members are real people and not bots or spam accounts

  • Discuss location, travel, and relocation considerations

This step is required before any matches are proposed.

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Step 3: Choose Community Support Level

Ahava Northwest is a small, growing matchmaking service that we currently operate largely as a community mitzvah. To help sustain the service, we offer optional sliding-scale monthly community support memberships.

Please choose the level that feels sustainable for you:

  • $18 per month — standard community support

  • $10 per month — partial-rate community support

  • $5 per month — reduced-rate community support

Memberships are month-to-month and may be started, stopped, or changed at any time.
You may also choose to contribute a one-time or custom support amount at any time.

All free and paid membership levels receive the same matchmaking consideration.

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Your Questions, Answered

  • Getting started is simple. You can apply for matchmaking and join our database for free by filling out the form above.

    Before anyone is activated for matching, we meet with each prospective member one-on-one. This helps us get to know you, ask more detailed questions, and ensure that everyone in our community is a real person.

    After your introductory call, you can decide whether and when you’d like to join a monthly community support membership.

  • Our primary service area includes Oregon, Washington, Northern California, and British Columbia.

    We also work with people who live west of these regions or who are open to relocation or travel within the broader West. Location and logistics are discussed during the intake call and considered carefully for every match.

  • No. While our strongest presence is in Portland, Seattle, the Bay Area, and Vancouver, we also work with Jewish singles across the broader Northwest and Western region.

    Location and logistics are discussed during the intake call and considered carefully for every introduction.

  • Traditional matchmaking often involves expensive contracts and fixed commitments. We intentionally do things differently.

    You can apply and remain in our database for free. We offer optional sliding-scale monthly memberships for those who want to support the ongoing work of matchmaking and community growth.

    Membership is not tied to guaranteed matches or dates. Instead, it helps sustain the service so that we can continue recruiting new members, reviewing profiles, and making thoughtful introductions over time.

    You are always free to start, stop, or change your membership based on what feels right for you.

  • Ahava Northwest is a small startup that we currently run largely as a mitzvah and community service.

    Monthly support helps cover basic operating costs, including:

    • Website hosting and scheduling tools

    • Administrative and bookkeeping software

    • Outreach and community-building efforts

    • Paying our employee who supports marketing and operations

    Your support allows us to continue offering matchmaking and to grow the database so we can make better, more frequent matches over time.

  • No. We don’t guarantee a specific number of matches or dates.

    We prioritize quality over quantity and focus on making intentional introductions rather than rushing or setting minimums.

  • We are actively growing our database, and new members join each week.

    If we already have someone in mind who may be a good fit for you, we’ll let you know during your introductory call. If not, we’ll continue to consider you as new members join.

    Matching timelines vary based on preferences, availability, and who is currently in the database. For some people, matches may come quickly; for others, it may take longer. As a growing startup, we want to be transparent that timelines can vary.

  • When we identify a potential match, we first share basic details and one photo with each person. If both parties say yes, we coordinate a first date.

    We collect general availability and arrange a low-pressure first meeting at a convenient, affordable location for both people.

    First dates are intentionally limited to 30-45 minutes. This keeps things low-stakes and makes it easier to say yes or no without obligation. It’s always okay to say, “The matchmakers suggested we keep this to 30 minutes.”

    We don’t expect members to exchange personal contact information during the first three dates. After each date, feedback is shared directly with us. If interest is mutual, we’ll arrange the next date.

    After the third date, if both people would like to continue, we exchange contact information and step back so you can take it from there.

  • We don’t want finances to be a barrier to finding connection.

    That’s why we offer sliding-scale monthly memberships at $5, $10, and $18. All membership levels receive the same access and consideration.

    If even the reduced rate feels out of reach, please reach out, we’re always happy to talk.

    We also intentionally choose affordable first date locations and don’t expect anyone to spend more than about $10 on a beverage or treat. First dates are meant to be casual, comfortable, and low-pressure.