Young Israel of Brookline Singles

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Note: ALL Header ID#'s used in bios below, are the person's birthdate. For example, yr/mo/day (ie 500102 --> 1/2/50).

#500101; Arlington, MA
Originally from Canada, Ben has a BS in Biology from York University in Toronto and an MS in Molecular Biology from Ben Gurion University in Beersheva Israel. Ben is open to most things but can do without filling out questionnaires. His idea of a good vacation is being somewhere close to nature where he can reflect, while visiting art galleries and museums.

#500526; Bronx, NY
Friends say he's "easygoing, flexible and unpretentious." A computer consultant with a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Fred is affiliated with Rabbi Rosenblatt's Riverdale Jewish Center. Fred's idea of a good vacation is doing something "active outdoors" like playing tennis which he enjoys.

#520310; Belmont, MA
A native of Brookline, who friends consider "perceptive and humorous," Michael received his BA (Government/History and English) from UMass Amherst, and a JD from American University. Michael works as a realtor at Old Cambridge Properties and as an attorney at Ross Law Associates, concentrating in real estate law. Michael has a passion for walking, and can do without zero-degree temperatures. His idea of a good vacation includes "walking, swimming, dancing, reading a good non-fiction book, and enjoying the companionship of a bright, vivacious Jewish woman." He feels a good question to include in our survey would be: What helps you to maintain equanimity?

#560620; Cambridge, MA (Click on "Sergey" below to view his photo)
Born in Moscow and trained as a Mechanical Engineer at Moscow Oil & Gas Institute, Sergey is doing graduate work in the area while working as a Staff Assistant (P/T) at Harvard. He enjoys swimming, working out in the Harvard Boxing Club, researching his family genealogy, traveling abroad and can do without smoking and drinking. His idea of a good vacation is travelling through western Europe and/or Israel. Friends say he's bright and has a sense of humor, as perhaps shown by the following question he'd suggest for our survey: "Can an American woman today fall for a Jewish guy with no money?"

#590205; Brookline, MA (Click on "Scott" below to view his photo)
Friends say he's intelligent, warm, funny and good-looking. Having spent his early years in Brooklyn, NY and Rehoboth, MA, Scott enjoys "playing music, reading, tennis, biking and Torah learning." He also has a daily, seder kavua. A software engineer, Scott did his undergraduate work at Brown University and graduate studies at the University of Rhode Island in computer science, having also learned at Yeshiva Ohr Someach in Jerusalem and Shor Yoshuv in Queens. He has a relationship with Rabbi Chaim Adelman of Amherst, MA. who he considers his mashpia. If you ask, Scott will tell you he can do without "dishonest, shallow, self-absorbed people," and his idea of a pleasant date could be as simple as "enjoying coffee/tea with lots of relating and laughter." He's interested in meeting someone "who's warm, empathic, loving, playful, wise, giving, slim, pretty with an inviting smile," and thinks we should have included a question about "How do you imagine your married life to look?"

#670913; New York, NY
Originally from central NJ, Jonathan is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Affiliated with Kehillat Orach Eliezer on the West Side, Jonathan enjoys "photography, laining, Star Trek, taking walks, and can do without traffic and questions asking me what I could do without." His idea of a good vacation is "one that is either relaxing and/or very scenic." Friends say he has a good sense of humor, and he thinks we should have included questions about "level of religious observance, previous marriages and children."

#680125; Brockton, MA
A native of Brockton MA, Michael has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, an MBA from Suffolk and works as an Electrical Engineer at Electronic Environments Corp in Westwood; he enjoys all sorts of music including Klezmer, 50's music and cantorial singing. Michael's idea of a good vacation involves exploring new places while having enough time to relax and meet new and interesting people.

#720809; Kew Garden Hills, NY
Friends who know him say Simcha is "friendly, cheerful, and down to earth!" In addition to degrees from YU (Psychology, Jewish History, Semicha), Simcha studied at Gush, is an Actuary at Fireman's Fund in NYC, and is affiliated with the Young Israel (Rabbi Schonfeld). He enjoys intelligent conversation, learning, music, travel, hanging out, and "can do without rudeness." His idea of a good vacation is "hiking in the Golan," so if you're "adventurous caring, communicative, and open-minded," he'd welcome an opportunity to get to know you.

#500214; Sharon, MA
Born in Yonkers, NY, Barbara studied Philosophy as an undergraduate at UMass Boston, and received a JD from the New England School of Law. She is currently self-employed, and does contract work for a medical technology corporation. Barbara enjoys the outdoors, reading, learning and growing, and crafts. Her idea of a good vacation the seahore or mountains, and going to Israel.

#530914; Silver Spring, MD
A graduate of Louisiana State University (BS Physical Ed) who currently works in sales, Janie enjoys sports, biking, gardening and can do without telemarketers, aggressive drivers and daylight savings. People who know her thinks she's funny, and her idea of a good vacation is going skiing! Affiliated with the YI Shomrai Emunah (Rabbi Gedalaiah Anemer), she would have included a question in our survey about whether "you would consider relocating?"

#541227; Brooklyn, NY
An Assistant Principal at a Yeshiva in New Jersey, Chaye spent her summers studying at MaTaN in Yerushalayim, has degrees in English, History, Judaic Studies (MA), and friends who say she is "vivacious and intelligent." Affiliated with the Yavneh Minyan of Flatbush (Rabbi Moshe Sokol), Chaye "enjoys walks, philosophical conversations, the theater" and can do without "people who are difficult to deal with." Her idea of a good vacation is "walking the streets of Yerushalayim," and she thinks we should have included the question: "What is your favorite song or zemirah?"

#550619; Highland Park, NJ (Click on "Debbie" below to view her photo)
Originally from central NJ, Debbie is affiliated with Rabbi Bassous' shul, Etz Ahaim. She enjoys computers, TV, romantic walks, talking and can do without smokers, drinkers and nasty people. Her Idea of a good vacation is visiting relatives and spending some time in Israel. Friends say she's a loyal and a good friend. Debbie thinks we should have included, in our survey, the question: "Are you or could you be vegetarian?"

#xxxxxx; Newton Centre, MA

#551121; Miami, FL (Click on "Susan" below to view her photo)
Friends who know her say she's friendly, outgoing, pretty, intelligent, hard-working, good-hearted, and talented. Born and still living in Miami (although willing to relocate), Susan attended Boston University and University of Miami (degree in Business Administration) and is a professional realtor. Affiliated with a local synagogue in Miami she also attends Chabad where she's been taking Talmud classes for the past several years. She enjoys "music, theater, movies, dining, traveling, parties, cooking, going to shul, etc." and can do without "all the traffic and congestion in Miami Her idea of a pleasant date is "a relaxing meal at a kosher restaurant followed by the theater or a movie." Having never been married, she prefers meeting someone with no children from a previous relationship "44-55, who's outgoing, good-natured, humorous, considerate of others, generous, intelligent and cultured."

#590321; Brighton, MA
Jody enjoys "going to concerts, swimming, seeing new places and spending time with her family and friends." Originally from Long Island NY, Jody has a BA in Journalism, and an M.Ed from Northeastern University. Jody attends Congregation Kadimah-Toras Moshe and teaches in the Boston Public Schools. People who know her would say she's "funny, easy-going and a very good friend," and Jody herself feels strongly that "religious people should be good as well as observant of the halachot." Jody thinks we should have have asked people to list five of their most important values."

#620204; New York, NY (Click on "Joan" below to view her photo)
A graduate of Queens College, with an MBA from NYU in International Business, Joan works in management in the political arena. She enjoys "politics, travel, reading (non-fiction), working out, the outdoors, theatre, cooking good conversation, and can do without liberals and peanut butter." Friends who know her say she's "warm, sweet and sincere with a high degree of integrity." Her idea of a good vacation is traveling around Europe, and says she would have included a survey question about height and body type.

#640823; Amherst, MA
Born in Israel, with a degree in Computer Science from the Technion and PhD from Rutgers, Hava resides in Amherst, MA where she is a university professor. Affiliated with Rabbi Barry Kornblau's shul in Springfield, she enjoys the theater, can do without beer, and thinks a pleasant date should be filled with lots of "honest discussion and warm smiles." Friends who know her would tell you she's "gorgeous and enjoys life." Hava would like to meet someone who's "bright, good and can love Israelis."

#680108; Boca Raton, FL (Click on "Yaffa" below to view her photo)
Originally from New York, Yaffa has a BS/MS in Engineering and was student in Israel for PhD. in engineering. She is the CEO of 2 companies, and is also an engineer and a licensed contractor. Although educated in the yeshiva day school system as a child, she is not currently affiliated with any particular shul. She enjoys "tikkun olam," and also "truly enjoys time with my family and friends, visits to the beaches, and hikes in the canyons." She can do without "fluff, iffiness, pompousness, frugality, emotional baggage, dishonesty, and 'string-along' nonsense." Friends would say she's very attractive, intelligent, altruistic, kind, family-oriented, humorous, creative, and one-of-a-kind. What are her thoughts of a pleasant first date? "I'll leave that to the man to decide." She'd like to meet someone who's "honest, healthy, marriage-minded and very highly educated (PhD), accomplished, never-married single Jewish male, between ages 30 to 42 only." Four important questions she'd ask: " Do you treat your relatives, friends, and others respectfully? What are you doing to make this world a better place? Ultimately, would you travel to FL to meet me? Would you relocate for me?"

#680724; Jerusalem, Israel
Now living in Jerusalem, Leah was born in NYC, spent her formative years in Newton, MA, graduated from Barnard and received her Doctor of Chiropractic from Toronto's Canadian Memorial. Friends who know Leah say she's accepting of others, artistic, driven to succeed, expressive, giving, high energy, intelligent, optimistic and positive, passionate. Leah enjoys "reading science fiction, learning new languages, doing martial arts, taking black and white photography, scuba diving, chocolate," and can do without "dishonesty, taking life too seriously." Her idea of a good vacation is "spending time on the beach, museums, hiking, massages." Leah attends the late Minyan in Jerusalem, and considers Rabbi Shlomo Riskin of Efrat, her rabbi. She thinks we should have asked the question: "Do you want to live in Israel, because that is where I intend on building a meaningful life."

#730513; Chicago, IL
A good listener, according to friends, Biranit enjoys word games, meeting new people, reading (especially mysteries) and writing short stories. A graduate of Washington University (BA - Languages), she spent her junior year at Hebrew U, and is currently a Foreign Language Consultant and Gymnastics Instructor in Chicago. Biranit is affiliated with Ezras Israel Mechitza Minyan (Rabbi: Doug Zelden); can do without prejudiced people, fleishigs and matzah, and her idea of a good vacation is snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef.

#731112; Brookline, MA
Friends who know her say she's sweet, caring, loyal and trustworthy. Originally from NYC, Alyssa did her undergraduate work in Fine Arts at U of Mass (Amherst), graduate work in Jewish Family Education at Hebrew College, spent four months studying Art and Hebrew on a kibbutz, and is a Jewish Art Educator/Artist in Brookline. Affiliated with the Young Israel of Brookline, Alyssa finds pleasure in Judaism, Art, theater, music and "can do without noise and pushy people." Her idea of a good vacation is going somewhere relaxing, calm and having fun. She thinks we should have included questions relating to one's "level of religious observance and what you are looking for..."

#741115; Watertown, MA
Friend's say she's creative, funny, sweet and attractive. Affiliated with Beth-El in Newton, Lisa did her undergraduate work at UMASS-Boston and is an Administrative Assistant for a non-profit environmental company. Lisa enjoys "road biking, movies, watching bands and can do without traffic, cold weather and people who are not honest." Her idea of a good vacation is taking "a relaxing trip in a natural setting, horse back riding, hiking, biking, or just reading or talking with friends or family with nothing planned." Having served as a volunteer in the Israeli Army, Lisa thinks we should have included the question: "What good is a world without laughter?"

#751121; Oceanside, NY
Friends who know her say she's "funny, vivacious, and a good listener." A graduate of Touro College (BA-Psychology) with an MA in Special Education from NYU, Michele is a Teacher and "enjoys the beach and quiet times with the right person." Affiliated with Darchei Noam (Rabbi Friedman), her idea of a good vacation is "traveling to new and interesting places and can do without smoking and gambling."

#760827; Staten Island, NY
Affiliated with the Young Israel, Leah enjoys relaxing, reading, hanging out with friends and watching videos. A graduate of Hunter College with a Masters in Social Work, Leah spent a year of study in Israel at Midreshet Moriah. Her idea of a good vacation is checking into a hotel room anywhere and just relaxing. Friends who know her say she's sweet, lovable and funny.

#771227; Brookline, MA
A Developmental Specialist who's originally from Potomac, MD, Kate enjoys reading, music, being with friends and children. A graduate of Goucher College (BA-Special Education), she studied Hebrew in Israel for 6 months and did her graduate work at UNC Chapel HIll (M.Ed) in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support. Affiliated with YI of Brookline, her idea of a pleasant date is "meeting for a cup of coffee and taking an evening walk;" and she can do without "humidity, judgemental people and smoking." Friends who know her say she's kind, compassionate and driven. Kate would like to meet someone who feels "comfortable with their level of Judaism and wants to raise a family." She would have liked to see included in our survey, the question: "What is your level of observance?"

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