The beginning
A volunteer organization, built for a crisis
Project Nivneh was founded as a volunteer organization dedicated to helping members of the Jewish community rebuild after crisis and move forward with dignity. It took shape after Hurricane Sandy, when families lost homes and belongings and needed far more than one kind of help at once.
The structure that made it work was simple. Volunteers, called partners, worked with families to rebuild. Behind those partners sat a set of committees, each responsible for one kind of help, so that no partner had to solve everything alone.
It worked and the people who helped make it happen came back to build something new. When Partners in Shidduchim was established, that same structure became the model.
Stills from Project Nivneh's own film of the relief effort.
The challenge now
Being unseen is its own kind of crisis
For countless wonderful girls in Klal Yisroel, the shidduch process too often becomes an experience fraught with isolation and overwhelming uncertainty. Despite their sincere efforts and unique qualities, they frequently feel unseen in a system that can seem impersonal.
With so many worthy young women, it can be incredibly difficult for a single to be noticed and truly stand out. The emotional toll of repeated rejections, often without explanation, can be profoundly difficult, leading to self-doubt and a sense of hopelessness.
Parents grapple with significant challenges too. They may feel uncomfortable or confused navigating a system that often lacks transparency. Many families are not sure where to turn for consistent guidance, genuine support, or much-needed clarity. They often feel helpless, watching their daughters struggle without knowing how best to advocate for them or how to present their qualities and needs.
The next phase
Partners in Shidduchim
Partners in Shidduchim began at a startup meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Longtime volunteers from the Hurricane Sandy effort sat with people who had never been involved before, and the same structure was set out again: one advocate for one single, committees behind them, and teams that network together.
The model is built around pairing each participating single with a committed Partner Advocate who champions her throughout the process. The advocate works to present her in the best possible light, to the right people, at the right time, while Nivneh builds practical support around each pair.
More visibility leads to more opportunities, and more opportunities lead to more chances to build a Bayis Ne’eman.
Dedicated partnership
One committed Partner Advocate champions each participating single throughout the process.
Maximum visibility
The Partner Advocate makes sure she is presented in the best possible light, to the right people, at the right time.
Holistic support
Eleven specialist committees are ready to add emotional and practical help around each pair.