The “PLACE TO BE” and more...

HAPPY CHANUKAH…

December 22-29 (candles lit the night before)

Winter is here and that means…….the only “Place To Be” on December 24 is at BeloNightclubdowntown! Yes, we’re heading back to the Gaslamp for this annual fundraiser that brings hundreds of Jewish singles and young couples together to meet new people and reconnect with friends from the past.

Speaking of making new friends, mark your calendars now for a special Flix Mix and prelude to the San Diego Jewish Film Festival on Wednesday, January 7 at Rock Bottom Brewery prior to the film at the Landmark Theatre in La Jolla. Flix Mix is geared towards ages 25-49, and includes a social mixer at a restaurant prior to viewing the film, DEFIANCE. Based on an extraordinary true story, DEFIANCE is an epic tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation in World War II. The year is 1941 and the Jews of Eastern Europe are being massacred by the thousands. Managing to escape certain death, three brothers take refuge in the dense surrounding woods they have known since childhood. There they begin their desperate battle against the Nazis. Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell star as brothers who turn a primitive struggle to survive into something far more consequential – a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones by saving thousands of others. To see a trailer, click on http://www.defiancemovie.com/. The Flix Mix during the San Diego Jewish Film Festival will take place on Thursday, February 12 at a restaurant near the Ultrastar Hazard Center. More details about both Flix Mix events will be announced at a later time. 

Have you checked out the JABA events yet? This new group geared towards the young 20s has been creating an environment that promotes social activity and enthusiasm among young Jewish adults in San Diego, ultimately establishing a strong new network of Jewish friends. Past events have included: La Jolla Brewhouse & Bowling, Tapas at the Lei Lounge & Dancing at the beach atop the “W” Hotel, Disco Roller Skating, a Schmooze Cruise around the Harbor, and more. Check out www.lfjcc.org/jaba for more information.

If you are between the ages of 25-45, make sure you are on the YAD mailing list, the United Jewish Federation’s Young Adult Division. Click on www.yadsandiego.org.  

Jewish single parents, are you on the mailing list for Jewish Family Service’s Supporting Jewish Single Parents programs? The JCC will be collaborating with JFS on some of the single parent family activities, so even if you are on the JCC’s JSP list, please e-mail stephanier@jfssd.org and request to be added to the SJSP mailing list. For more information, go to www.jfssd.org and click on Parenting.

Check out the other community groups listed at the bottom of this newsletter for additional activities that Jewish singles can join.

There’s something for everyone at the ‘J’ from cultural programs such as the Jewish Book Fair each November, the Jewish Film Festival in February, the Jewish Music Series in May & June, J*Company’s youth theatre productions, Camp Jaycee, preschool, fitness classes and our newly remodeled Friedenberg Pool.

So come on out and get involved!

JCC Singles & Jewish Single Parents Events:

JABA PRESENTS: THE "PLACE TO BE"

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 8:30pm-1:30am

At the ultra chic Belo Nightclub in the Gaslamp
(E Street between 4th & 5th, formerly E-Street Alley)

Live Cover Band- Rockstreet playing hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s, Guest DJ- DJ JCEE, Impressive Prizes, Hosted Open Bar 1st Hours

All ages welcome (21+)

The JCC 18th Annual Fundraiser dance party has transformed into a new night life social phenomenon!

Pre-sale tickets by 12/18: $40 ($5 off for JCC Members)
After 12/18 & at the door: $48 for everyone
Purchase tickets at www.lfjcc.org/jaba.
For more information call Jaclyn Horwitz at (858) 362-1347 or e-mail jaba@lfjcc.com.

SECOND NIGHT PASSOVER SEDER

Thursday, April 9, 2009 6:00 p.m. at the JCC

Jewish Singles and Jewish Single Parents join us for a fun and festive celebration as we gather together as a community to commemorate the exodus from Egypt. A delicious catered kosher dinner will be served (vegetarian option available, please request in advance) as well as all the matzah you can eat. Bring your family, grab a friend, or come to meet new people – everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you! Pre-paid reservations are required. Limited seats available, call to reserve your spot! If you’d like to volunteer to help set-up, please contact Melanie Rubin at melanier@lfjcc.com.

Adult: $38/JCC Member; $45/Non-member
Child: $18/JCC Member; $20/Non-Member (ages 4 – 12)
Children 3 and under free
Please RSVP by Friday, March 27

Community Events

JCC’S ANNUAL HANUKKAH HAPPENING
A community-wide Extravaganza for all ages
Sunday, December 14, 11:00am-2:00pm
Bring your kids to the JCC Gymnasium and join in the fun! Food, activities, prizes, Batman & Cinderalla, and more! Adults won’t want to miss the opportunity to win impressive prizes and baskets full of goodies. Sponsored by the Nierman Preschool and JCC Youth & Camp Committees. For more information (858) 457-3030.

Orange County JCC Singles
Chanukah Dance
Saturday, December 6 at 8:00 pm
Latke Bar with ever topping you can think of! Martini Bar! Live D.J. playing all your favorites!
Party the night away with all your friends from the OC, San Diego and LA while enjoying the music and much more!
$15 for OCJCC members; $18 public in advance or $25 at the door
Dance will be in the theatre at the Merage JCC
One Federation Way, Irvine 92603
RSVP by calling the Orange County JCC Front Desk 949-435-3400

Women’s Self Defense Seminar by Krav Maga San Diego
Sunday, December 7, 2:00-5:00pm at the JCC
Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces. It is highly effective, quickly learned and easy to retain. Students in this seminar will learn strategic exercises for dealing with confrontations, psychological aspects of an attack, environmental awareness and simulation exercises. For more information and to register, go to www.KravMagaSD.com. $50/prepaid, $60 day of seminar (if there is room). Open to all members of the community, ages 13 and up.

Amazing Journeys that can change your life... That’s what Bill Cartiff, Travel Director at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh says! Get in touch with Bill to find out about vacationing with other Jewish Singles. You can contact him at 412.521.8011 x849 or at www.amazingjourneys.net

Theatre lovers: BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO has some fabulous shows coming up!
For any of these shows, please call Melanie Rubin (858) 362-1141 to reserve your tickets.

ANNIE
Sunday, January 11
1:00 p.m at the Civic Theatre downtown
Leapin’ lizards! ANNIE is being presented by Broadway/San Diego! We have group tickets for this timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope.
$34/JCC Member; $42/Non-member

GREASE
Sunday, March 8
1:00 p.m. at the Civic Theatre downtown
Take a trip to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins, and T-birds. “Bad boy” Danny and “the girl next door” Sandy fall in love all over again to the tune of your favorite songs. So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom!”  GREASE IS THE WORD!
$48/JCC Member; $54/Non-member

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
Saturday, April 25
8:00 p.m. at the Balboa Theatre downtown at Horton Plaza
Experience what Beatlemania was all about! From Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road! – They look like them and they sound just like them! “The next best thing to seeing The Beatles,” raves the Denver Post.  All the music and vocals are performed totally live! RAIN covers the Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days.
$42/JCC Member; $48/Non-member

San Diego Center for Jewish Culture presents…

J*Company’s production of Into The Woods, December 5-16, 2008

San Diego Jewish Film Festival, February 4-19, 2009. Buy a Six-Pack for only $60

FLIX MIX: January 7 (sneak preview & mixer) and February 12
Refer to opening paragraphs for more details about these two Flix Mix events

Volunteer Opportunities

“On the Go” Transportation Solutions for Older Adults

On the Go needs you! Help open the car door for an older adult in need.

It’s more than a ride—it’s independence, community connection, mobility, and dignity. Recently launched in September, On the Go will provide individual transportation to necessary medical and personal appointments and group transportation to Jewish Family Service's older adult centers, the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, synagogues, grocery stores, and Jewish community events. Volunteer drivers and riders are currently being recruited. On the Go is a program of the Jewish Senior Services Council delivered by Jewish Family Service. To volunteer or for more information, call (877) 63-GO-JFS or go to www.jfssd.org.

Jewish Family Service BIGPal Mentoring Program For Boys and Girls

The Jewish Family Service BIGPal Mentoring Program provides a unique opportunity for a caring Jewish adult to form a meaningful relationship with a Jewish boy or girl. We need male and female Big Pals, ages 19 and up. Children 6-16 years old from single parent or non-traditional families and in need of an additional adult role model are eligible to receive Big Pals. Big and Little Pals meet two times each month to participate in recreational, educational, or community activities they both enjoy.

We have recently had a number of Jewish women interested in becoming mentors to Jewish girls. BIGPals is a mentoring program that matches Jewish adults with children age 6-16 from Jewish single parent or non-traditional families. We are currently looking for single parents who would like their age 6-16 year old daughters to get involved in this program and cultivate a relationship with a female mentor. For more information please call 858-637-3090 or e-mail elizabethm@jfssd.org.

CHILDREN IN NORTH COUNTY ARE CURRENTLY WAITING TO RECEIVE BIG PALS

Give the Gift of Friendship to a Child

If you would like to become a Big Pal, please contact Elizabeth Marshall, Coordinator of the BIGPal program. She can be reached by telephone at (858) 637-3090 or email elizabethm@jfssd.org

Community Groups

San Diego’s hottest new Social and Professional Networking Organization targeted towards young Jewish Adults in their 20's

JABA was created with the intention of changing the world of young Jewish adults in San Diego. We want to create an environment that promotes social activity and enthusiasm among young Jewish adults in San Diego, ultimately establishing a strong new network of Jewish friends. JABA is for those who are excited to get out there and experience all that San Diego night life (and some daytime activities) has to offer and meet some great new friends in the process. Check out www.lfjcc.org/jaba.

20/30 Something

Join "San Diego 20-30 Something" for their weekly happy hours. Contact Lea at sd_20something@yahoo.com. To receive emails for San Diego 20-30 events go to
sd-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

YAD

the Young Adult Division of UJF is the nexus of San Diego's vibrant community of Jews in their 20s, 30s & 40s.
For more information, contact Donna Daly or Arielle Morrison at 858-571-3444, yad@ujfsd.org, or check out www.yadsandiego.org.

Dinner-Mate Mixers

For mid 30s to early 60s, offering romantic opportunity mixers and nice, casual entertainment."You never know who you're going to meet!" Contact information: Email: yourway@aol.com or Website: www.cloud9radio.net or Phone: 858-793-6200

Gesher

Gesher provides a Jewish network for graduate students and young professionals in San Diego. Gesher plays host to a wide range of social, religious, and community service events. E-mail Gesher_board@hotmail.com or visit http://www.geshersd.org for more information.

San Diego Torah Study Group

The San Diego Torah Center holds a weekly Singles Torah Study Group open to singles of all ages. Discussions focus on the weekly Torah portion. Call Rabbi Baruch Lederman, (858) 613-0222.

Sunday Co-Ed Softball

Welcomes Jewish singles in their 20s through 40s. No cost! All skill levels. Group meets every Sunday at 10:00 A.M., to warm up and schmooze prior to the game at 10:30 A.M., followed by brunch at a local eatery. Women especially encouraged to attend. Contact Dan Chusid, (858) 212-1016 or dan946@earthlink.net, or visit http://softball.meetup.com/23.

Chai Services (36 and under) @ Congregation Beth El

Congregation Beth El holds special service for 36 and under, not necessarily singles. However, most of the people who attend the services are singles. Contact Congregation Beth El directly at 858.452.1734 or at www.congregationbethel.org.

Supporting Jewish Single Parents Program

The Supporting Jewish Single Parents Program actively welcomes and connects Jewish single parents and their children within the Jewish community. Through information and referral, networking, support and advocacy, the program helps promote Jewish continuity and offers services that enhance a feeling of belonging and inclusion. For more information, contact Stephanie Rogart, Supporting Jewish Single Parents Coordinator at 858.637.3080 ext. 111 or visit www.supportingjsp.org/.