My name is Michelle, and I love attending Jewish events and meeting new people. I was excited to attend Ramah Darom’s summer camp to connect with new people and have a good time among friends.
My name is Dan, and I attended the event as part of my healing process after a breakup, which was encouraged by my local Rabbi. I was saying yes to everything, just trying to get out and be part of the community again.
At the weekend retreat, we were assigned to the volleyball leg of the camp relay race. Afterward, we exchanged a few words, and then went our separate ways. The interaction was brief but left an impression.
After that weekend, we encountered each other at various Jewish events in Atlanta, many of which were supported by Federation. From a Kosher BBQ Festival to a Simchat Torah celebration, and eventually a party hosted by our mutual friend, these gatherings became the backdrop for our growing connection.
Seeing each other at different events made us feel more comfortable with each other. It was like we were building a connection without even trying, just by being part of the same Jewish community.
Federation created opportunities for new relationships. Without these community events, it might have been much harder to connect. Meeting each other through Federation events made everything smoother.
Giving back to the Jewish community and Federation is something we’re committed to. We want others to have the same positive experiences we had and hope to contribute to the community so that others can benefit from these events, too.
We dated for about a year before moving in together with our dog, Bailey, in Midtown/Morningside Atlanta. We were engaged on Christmas Day on the Danube River in Europe and got married this past Labor Day weekend.
To everyone who helps provide opportunities for young Jewish singles to meet and connect, and sometimes, fall in love, thank you.
