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==Members==
Jdate has members worldwide, with users concentrated in the US and Israel. Individuals do not have to be Jewish in order to join Jdate. While Jdate is oriented towards the Jewish population, it has also attracted those seeking Jewish mates. The reasons cited often have to do with perceived cultural traits, whether stereotypical or true: "nice" or wealthy Jewish men who treat women well; take-charge, and independent Jewish women who hold on to tradition. While many Jdate members respond in kind, others view the phenomenon as an intrusion that defeats the purpose of the site.<ref name="nytimes jdate" />

Members can mark their Jewish affiliation on their profile. Options include [[Conservadox]], [[Conservative Judaism|Conservative]], [[Hasidic Judaism|Hasidic]], Orthodox ([[Modern Orthodox Judaism|Modern]], [[Baal teshuva|Baal Teshuva]] and [[Frum]]), [[Reconstructionist Judaism|Reconstructionist]], [[Reform Judaism|Reform]], and "Culturally Jewish". Members can also select options like "Willing to Convert".<ref name="logan" />

Jdate members have the option to seek heterosexual or homosexual relationships on the site. Profiles include options like "men seeking men" and "women seeking women" to help users connect with their desired matches.<ref name="logan" />

Past and present celebrity Jdate members include:
* [[Steve Rothman]], American politician, [[U.S. House of Representatives]], from New Jersey<ref name="thehill_rothman" />
* [[Brad Sherman]], American politician, [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from California<ref name="wonkette_sherman" />
* [[Jesse McCartney]], American musician<ref name="celebrity jdate" />
* [[Dan Markel]], Canadian-born attorney and a law professor, who wrote various works on retribution in criminal law and sentencing, with a focus on the role of punishment in the criminal justice system.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2016/11/the-dan-markel-murderfascinating-details-about-the-adelson-family-dynamics-.html | title=TaxProf Blog: The Dan Markel Murder:Fascinating Details About the Adelson Family Dynamics }}</ref>