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Dating as a non Orthodox Jew.

Hello, thank you in advance!

M24 (Baltimore MD)

I would love some advice on 2 questions I have.

  1. If I am not Orthodox what would you consider me?
  2. What would be the most common way in my case to start dating?

Background: I went to a religious school, my family is religious and I still live with them. We observe Shabbos, holidays, Jewish events as a religious family. I believe in God, keep kosher, even wear tefillin daily. I do not keep Shabbos. I will not spend money, drive, or be on my phone in public. I will only use electronics while in private. Most/all of my friends that are married went the shidduch route. I have looked into apps, some Jewish young adult gatherings, and am currently looking into shidduch dating even though I’m not orthodox. Non of these methods seem to suite me for even getting to the date (Granted I have not dug deep enough into young adult gatherings).

Regarding question 1: What religious status would you give me? Doing some research I might be considered traditional/modern? I love my community and I am involved with them. I go to shul from time to time and on holidays, I observe Shabbos in public, and keep kosher. ( My community is orthodox )

Regarding question 2: What methods would you suggest I look into for dating?

Thank you!

Edit: I fully intend right off the bat to discuss my beliefs and way of living to the person I will be dating. It would not be right to lead someone on that does not share my religious values.

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