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2000 Jewish Singles and Young Adults Directory

2000 Jewish Singles and Young Adults Directory.
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September 14, 2000

The Jewish Federation’s Singles Initiative is proud to present the 2000 Jewish Singles and Young Adults Directory. This information is also available on the Jewish LA Singles website www.JewishLA.org/Singles A full calendar of events in Los Angeles, the Valley and the South Bay is on our website and hotline at 800-456-5544. To contact the Jewish Singles Initiative, e-mail Singles@JewishLA.org

We hope this Directory helps you connect with the LA Jewish community and brings you closer to finding your Beshert (intended one) in the New Year! Shanah Tovah.

The Singles Initiative is funded by the Newton D. and Rochelle F. Becker Foundation

Singles Organizations and Services

Aish SpeedDating
1417 S. Doheny Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: 310 247-7477 Fax: 310 278-6925
E-mail: jennaw@aishla.org
Web site: www.speeddating.com
Contact Person: Jenna Wax
Age Range: 25-35, 30-40, 35-45, 45-60

SpeedDating is an effective, respectful way to meet Jewish singles. Meet a guaranteed seven people in a unique round-robin format of quick dating, fill out your preference card. You will be contacted within 48 hours with your matches. Fifty percent of participants meet someone with whom there is a mutual interest in dating further.

Aish SpeedDating Class
1417 S. Doheny Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: 310 278-8672 Fax: 310 278-6925
E-mail: sdenbo@aish.com
Web site: www.aish.com
Contact Person: Rabbi Shalom Denbo
Age Range: 20s-30s

SpeedDating Class is an outreach organization providing lectures, classes, discussions on Jewish and general topics. The goal is to connect Jews in LA to the wisdom, beauty and relevance of the Torah.

“Back To The Shtetl” Yiddish Music Parties
Phone: 818-887-6053 Fax: 818-884-9795
Contact Person: Rena Dictor LeBlanc
Age Range: All ages Average Age: 45

The “Back to the Shtetl” parties are a unique way to enjoy live Yiddish music with professional entertainers. There is a lot of time for socializing, free refreshments, and a sing along of Yiddish songs at the end of the evening.

Big Beautiful Jewish Women
E-mail: susiebell_einstein@yahoo.com
Web site: clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/
bigbeautifuljewishwomen
Contact Person: Susan Lerner
Age Range: All ages

“Big Beautiful Jewish Women” is a website where Jewish single men and women, who are full figured/plus size, can meet each other.

Brandeis Collegiate Institute
1101 Peppertree Lane
Brandeis, CA 93064
Phone: 805-582-4450 x240
Fax: 805-526-1398
E-mail: info@brandeis-bardin.org
Web site: www.brandeis-bardin.org
Contact Person: Rabbi Scott Meltzer
Age Range: 18-26 Average Age: 21

Four-week summer retreat experience including religious, educational, social and cultural components for Jewish young adults at a rustic Simi Valley Jewish educational center within one hour of LA.

By Invitation Only
31368 Via Colinas, Suite 110
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone: 818-735-8700 Fax: 818-735-9823
E-mail: bob@byinvitationonly.com
Web site: www.byinvitationonly.com
Contact Person: Bob Brooks
Age Range: 30+

On-line personal networking club for affluent professional singles.

Chabad on the Sea
Phone: 310-271-2272
E-mail: C_onthesea@hotmail.com
Contact Person: Nilou Nass
Age Range: 20-50 Average Age: 35

Educational, philosophical and fun gatherings, usually every 5 weeks on a Sunday (from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. including breakfast and lunch) for those married and not yet married.

Club Mogen David Singles
9717 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: 310-556-5609 Fax: 310-556-8475
Contact Person: Gary Shultz Age Range: 35-60 Average Age: 48

Lectures and dances in casual environments for singles of all income levels.

Conejo Jewish Singles Connections
2420 E. Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Phone: 805-497-6920 Fax: 805-495-6971
Contact Person: Marion Levin
Age Range: 35-60

A Group for singles of all income levels seeking Jewish friends with common interests. Will include some events for single parents with children.

Costa Rican Adventures
Phone: 800-551-7887 Fax: 305-892-1469
E-mail: Info@CostaRicanAdventures.com
Web site: www.ecovacations.com
Contact Person: Todd Weinsier
Age Range: 25-45 Average Age: 30s

Jewish tour operator specializing in Jewish singles and family trips to Costa Rica. These trips are educational and ecological adventures.

Crystal Blue Vacations
1827 Ximeno Avenue, Suite 311
Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: 562-434-2400 Fax: 562-433-8544
E-mail: aileen@cbvonline.com
Web site: www.cbvonline.com
Contact Person: Aileen Hoffer
Age Range: 22-49 Average Age: 32

Crystal Blue Vacations brings Jewish singles, primarily 25-49 (some 50), on a 4-day trip to Club Med every year and plans the trip’s entertainment, dinner, parties, sports, etc.

Deb’s Jewish Adventures
E-mail: debmiller@traveljewish.com
Web site: www.traveljewish.com
Age Range: 25+ Average Age: 30

Join Deb’s Jewish Adventures in ARGENTINA, where we bring you Tango, Tortilla and a little Torah, all in one fantastic journey.

Debra Winkler Personal Search
Phone: 310-777-6900

Matchmaking service.

East Coast Connection
Phone: 310-358-9930
E-mail: eastcoastconnection@hotmail.com
Contact Person: Barney Lichtenstein
Age Range: 21-39 Average Age: 31

East Coast Connection offers parties, dances and other events to create a community of primarily Jewish east coasters living in Los Angeles, ages 21-39. With an emphasis on sharing common backgrounds, the atmosphere is casual and relaxed.

Eden Outdoor Adventures
P.O. Box 1622
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone: 310-459-4020 (hotline)
Web site: members.aol.com/edenoa
Contact Person: Ami Alon
Age Range: All ages Average Age: 32

Casual day hikes and moonlight hikes. Participants often go out for a meal or coffee after the hikes.

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles
P.O. Box 570173
Tarzana, CA 91357
Phone: 310-203-1312 Fax: 818-705-3374
Contact Person: Duke Molner
Age Range: 35-55 Average Age: 40

Casual, intimate, low-pressure group that comes together for evenings at the Hollywood Bowl, festivals, theatre and train trips.

Endangered Spirit, Jewish Outdoor Program
Phone: 888-202-2930
E-mail: Aaron@endangeredspirit.com
Web site: www.endangeredspirit.com
Contact Person: Aaron Katler
Age Range: 22-40 Average Age: 30

A Jewish outdoor adventure program which provides an opportunity to experience the connection between Jewish text andtradition and nature, the environment and ecology.

Four-O-Five Jewish Singles
3635 Elm Street
Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone: 562-426-6413 Fax: 562-426-7824
Contact Person: Rabbi Gary Davidson
Age Range: 22-45 Average Age: 40

The 405 Jewish Singles Group meets the last Friday of every month at a different local synagogue for a Shabbat service followed by refreshments.

Friday Night Live – Sinai Temple
10400 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-474-1518 x 305
Contact Person: Rabbi Sherre Zwelling
Age Range: 25-40 Average Age: 30s

A community of young adults who come together for Friday night services with Rabbi Wolpe and Cantor Craig Taubman. After services there is Israeli dancing, socializing and discussion groups.

Graduate Institute Counseling Center
1145 Gayley Avenue, Suite 322
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-208-7187 x640
Fax: 310-208-0684
Contact Person: Navideh Levy
Age Range: 35-60 Average Age: 40-45

Low-pressure support group for singles, ages 35-60, where they can explore feelings, develop friendships and reach for personal growth. Group style is casual.

Great Expectations
1640 S. Sepulveda, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310-477-5566

Video dating.

Great Expectations
17207 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Phone: 818-788-7878

Video dating.

Harbor Jewish Singles 50+
P.O. Box 7473
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Phone: 714-960-1689
E-mail: MarciaHB@aol.com
Contact Person: Shirley Sirota
Age Range: 50-73 Average Age: 65

Harbor Jewish Singles 50+ is largely a group of professional senior adults (50+), many retired and at middle and high income levels, who are primarily interested in recreational, low-pressure activities.

H.E.A.T. Productions
Phone: 818-293-1086 Fax: 818-775-1613
E-mail: heat_productions@yahoo.com
Web site:www.geocities.com/heat_productions
Contact Person: Ella Milman or Anna Stulberger
Age Range: 21-39 Average Age: 28

H.E.A.T. Productions is a new group for singles in their 20s and 30s. H.E.A.T. plans various monthly events for Jewish Singles looking to meet new people.

Hillel at California State University, Northridge
17729 Plummer Street
Northridge, CA 91325
Phone: 818-886-5101 Fax: 818-886-0152
Age Range: 18-28 Average Age: 22

Hillel is the Jewish presence on campus at local colleges and universities, providing a program of education, social and religious activities, counseling and cultural events to undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty.

Hillel at Occidental College and Caltech
1600 Campus Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Phone: 323-259-2959 Fax: 323-341-4959
E-mail: hillel@oxy.edu
Contact Person: Aaron Reznik
Age Range: 18-28 Average Age: 22

Hillel is the Jewish presence on campus at local colleges and universities, providing a program of education, social and religious activities, counseling and cultural events to undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty.

Hillel at Pierce and Valley Colleges
19720 Ventura Blvd., Suite G
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: 818-887-5901 Fax: 818-887-7143
Contact Person: Nomi Gordon
Age Range: 18-28 Average Age: 22

Hillel is the Jewish presence on campus at local colleges and universities, providing a program of education, social and religious activities, counseling and cultural events to undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty.

Hillel at University of California, Los Angeles
900 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-208-3081 Fax: 310-824-2247
E-mail: hillel@ucla.edu
Contact Person: Andrea Nussbaum
Age Range: 18-28 Average Age: 22

Hillel is the Jewish presence on campus at local colleges and universities, providing a program of education, social and religious activities, counseling and cultural events to undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty.

Hillel at University of Southern California
3300 S. Hoover Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: 213-747-9135 Fax: 213-747-2671
Web site: www.usc.edu/org/hillel
Age Range: 18-28 Average Age: 22

Hillel is the Jewish presence on campus at local colleges and universities, providing a program of education, social and religious activities, counseling and cultural events to undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty.

Hillel at Santa Monica College
900 Hilgard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-453-0752 Fax: 310-453-0752
Contact Person: Shelly Rothschild-Sherwin
Age Range: 18-28 Average Age: 22

Hillel is the Jewish presence on campus at local colleges and universities, providing a program of education, social and religious activities, counseling and cultural events to undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty.

Historical Cycling International
P.O. Box 1267
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
Phone: 310-289-5099 Fax: 310-289-9125
E-mail: cycling@gte.net
Web site: www.historical-cycling.com
Contact Person: Rob Paperno
Age Range: All ages Average Age: 30s-40s

Historical Cycling International is a bicycle touring company that specializes in discovering our Jewish culture and artistic history around the globe.

InTouch Dating International, Inc.
2030 Main Street, Suite 1300
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 949-862-9260 Fax: 714-242-1427
E-mail: thefixxer@aol.com
Web site: www.intouchdating.com
Contact Person: Mark Tomaino
Age Range: 30-70

Professional matchmaking services for the high calibre professional, arranging confidential and discreet introductions for eligible individuals.

Introductions by Sage
6736 Greenleaf Avenue, Suite 4
Whittier, CA 90601
Phone: 562-698-7171
Fax: 562-789-1718
Contact Person: Robin Fox
Age Range: 30s-50s

Introductions by Sage provides personal attention to matchmaking. There is no video or computer matching.

Israeli and European Young Professionals
E-mail: Dasher2070@aol.com
Contact Person: David Asher
Age Range: 22-32 Average Age: 26

The purpose of this group is to meet and socialize with other Israeli and European-born young Jewish professionals.

Israeli Dancing by Israel Yakovie
Phone: 800-750-5432
Contact Person: Bernard Nichols
Age Range: 20s-40s Average Age: 32

Israeli folk dancing. A great meeting place for Jewish singles.

J Tennis
Phone: 310-Tennis1 (310-836-6471)
E-mail: bcfeldman@mediaone.net
Web site: people.we.mediaone.net/bcfeldman/jtennis/
Contact Person: Brian Feldman
Age Range: 25 to 45 Average Age: 35

Relaxed, mixed doubles round robin tennis events for Jewish singles ages 25-45, including professional instruction for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players.

J-Walking, LLC
E-mail: deb@j-walking.com
Web site: www.j-walking.com
Contact Person: Deborah Goldman
Age Range: 25-55 Average Age: 38

J-Walking, LLC offers exotic adventures for Jewish singles – hiking, biking, snorkeling, diving, rafting, tubing, safari, skiing, horseback riding and sailing in the world’s most wondrous locations. We are targeted at professional, active (or desirous of becoming active) singles. We have week-long trips, weekend trips and parties.

JDate.com
270 N. Canon Dr., ‘1191
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 310-289-0099 Fax: 310-275-5444
E-mail: nurit@matchnet.com
Web site: www.JDate.com
Contact Person: Nurit Ze’evi
Age Range: 18-80 Average Age: 32-45

Dating web site with photos and extensive profiles. Largest Jewish site in the world.

JeffTennis
Phone: 818-342-9402 Fax: 818-876-0806
E-mail: JeffTennis@hotmail.com
Contact Person: Jeff Kasten
Age Range: 25-40 Average Age: 30

A social group for those who are Jewish and play tennis.

Jewish Active Singles (JAS)
Phone: 310-829-5681
E-mail: eligible@jas-online.com
Web site: www.jas-online.com
Contact Person: Eva Fried
Age Range: 21-35 Average Age: 29

JAS brings together Jewish singles ages 21-35 from all backgrounds to enjoy various activities and expand their group of friends.

Jewish Association of Single Professionals (JASP)
9595 Wilshire Blvd., ‘701
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: 323-650-7100 Fax: 323-654-5100
E-mail: socialguide@loop.com
Web site: www.loop.com/

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