DATING IN JEWISH CLEVELAND
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or daters in Cleveland, it’s easy to frequent the same places over and over again – often meeting for coffee or drinks somewhere convenient for both parties. While something simple and stress free may be a good bet for a first date, it never hurts to get more creative. According to Logan Ury, a behavioral scientist, dating coach and director of relationship science at the dating app Hinge, it’s best to get to know someone in a situation where you have
an opportunity to show who you are and actually have fun. Getting out of small-talk mode and moving quickly to talking about what you care about – and noticing how the other person makes you feel – can only improve dating experiences. Don’t know where to start? For this Singles issue, Jstyle shares some date ideas and information about the wealth of Jewish organizations and groups where meeting people comes a bit more naturally. - Compiled by Amanda Koehn
MEET AT... Synagogues and young professionals’ groups Northeast Ohio’s many synagogues and young professionals groups hold social events, often not requiring attendees to be members. Here’s a few to check out: • ATID: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation’s 20s and 30s social group. More information at facebook.com/groups/ AtidBnaiJeshurun. • Fairmount Young Professionals: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple’s group to connect Jewish young professionals. More information at facebook.com/fairmountyp. • MoHo CLE: Moishe House Cleveland in downtown Cleveland houses three Jewish Clevelanders who use their space and connections to host small community events for other young adult Jews. The group hosts brunches, happy hours, watch parties, Shabbat dinners, outdoor activities and more. More information at facebook.com/mohocle. Jewish Federation of Cleveland gatherings The Jewish Federation of Cleveland provides many opportunities to get involved in Jewish communal life, whether volunteering, attending an event or celebrating a holiday or initiative. Its Young Leadership Division, which engages Clevelanders between the ages of 21 and 45, holds volunteer and social events around the city throughout the year. To get involved and start meeting folks with similar interests, visit jewishcleveland.org/involved/yld.
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The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Young Leadership Division teamed up with Repair the World Cleveland March 27 at the Cleveland Chesed Center for a YLDay of Caring service project – one of many programs YLD hosts during the year. Itay Margalit, Cleveland’s Israeli shaliach, from left, Mandy Marton, Jillian Nataupsky and Jonathon Nisenboum help prepare kosher-for-Passover food packages for community members. | Photo / Jewish Federation of Cleveland
TRY A MATCHMAKER...
VOLUNTEER – ANYWHERE...
If dating apps or meeting new people in the wild just isn’t working, you may want to try a different method with a strong Jewish history: a matchmaker. Cleveland Yentas is a nonprofit matchmaking organization serving the Jewish community, and which aims to strengthen it. Visit cleyentas.com for more information.
Jewish and secular nonprofits in the Cleveland area are always in need of new volunteers – and giving back could be just the place to meet new people with similar interests. Plus, you’ll improve the community at the same time. Visit cjn.org/source to learn about organizations.
Jstyle
Spring 2022
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