After meeting on Hinge during the pandemic, Associated Young Adult Division members Jake and Sarah became inseparable through their shared Jewish experiences and love of dancing. Now, they’re planning their wedding.
Can you share a bit about yourselves and how you both met?
Jake: I grew up observing Shabbat in a Jewish conservative household and going to Jewish sleepaway camp. I’m a man of many hobbies, which include improv comedy, swing dancing, audiobook reading and a lot more. For work, I’m a traveling sales rep in the school and public library world, where I get to travel around the mid-Atlantic most weeks. Sarah and I met on Hinge, both looking to find Jewish romantic partners during the pandemic. We immediately connected on our shared experiences growing up, how we show up Jewishly and our penchant for dancing.
Sarah: I was born and raised in Baltimore and have been deeply connected to the Jewish community throughout my life, be it through school, Jewish summer camp (shoutout to Camp Louise), BBYO and beyond. I work at Jews United for Justice, which has allowed me to pursue a career that combines my interest in politics with my commitment to both social justice and Jewish community. It’s so fulfilling exploring and pursuing the intersection between Jewish values and a more equitable world every day. Jake and I met on the dating app Hinge, where we both had our Jewish filters on. One of the first things we connected on was how aligned we are on the importance of Judaism in our lives and the ways that shows up tangibly for each of us.
