Chanie Stone is a community and outreach worker for the Schneerson Center.
If you’re a Jewish person in your 20s or 30s, chances are you’re not going to find many others your age when you go to the synagogue.
“Most of the social events in Fairfield County are for young, married couples with children,” Chanie Stone, 29, of Wesport, said. “There’s not much going on for singles or the unattached.”
So Stone created the Young Jewish Professionals of Westport in October, 2009, and since then, the group has accrued about 100 members.
“We have cocktail parties, holiday parties, we go hiking,” Chanie said.
A lot of Jewish people her age are concerned about continuing the Jewish heritage and traditions, and would like to establish a Jewish home, she said.
“Most of us would like to marry Jewish, but they have a hard time finding each other,” Stone said. “My ultimate goal is for people to find mates, but also to establish long lasting friendships. ”
No matches have been made yet, Stone said, but definitely, “strong, beautiful friendships.”
To find out more about the Young Jewish Professionals, call Stone at 203-635-4118 or visit their Facebook page.
A snapshot from the organization's wine and cheesecake extravaganza.
This photo was taken at the group's Purim Party.
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Comment by Tweets that mention Jewish young professionals unite - The Young Demographic - Connecticut News -- Topsy.com — June 17th, 2010 @ 5:10 am
Its about time that someone has organized a YJP group. This sounds promising. I mean hiking , wine and cheese and cool venues is what I’m all about – well, at least I like this! Go friends and join up with this sleek happening group. Who knows, wedding tunes are not for others only! Joshua
Comment by Joshua — July 12th, 2010 @ 12:47 pm
Thank you for featuring the YJPs. YJP’s of Westport Rock! a group of my friends attended the Wine and Cheesecake event and I have to tell you it was fun, stimulating and the company was superior. Spread the word, YJP of Westport.
Comment by Freida Hecht — July 12th, 2010 @ 1:05 pm