Single Life in Pico: Shuls, Shadchans, Socializing, and More

Pico Robertson is the place to be for Jewish singles. No matter what your observance level is, there is a range of events and shuls to choose from. 

Shuls

Beth Jacob: Beth Jacob is one of the largest shuls in Pico and a staple for Modern Orthodox YPs. Rabbi Robbie Tombosky is their dedicated YP rabbi and they have a weekly YP minyan on Shabbos as well as YP Shabbat dinners and other events. 

Happy Minyan: A welcoming modern-hasidic shul in the heart of Pico, they have many singles who attend who are all a range of observance levels. They’re known for their upbeat, musical Kabbalat Shabbat services.

Chabad SOLA: SOLA is a large Chabad shul closer to the La Cienega side of Pico; lots of singles go for services and their large shabbos kiddush/friday night dinners. 

Shadchans

Leah Lesserson: 1 (310) 981-8553

Layla Book: Laylafindslove.com

Debbie Fine: ‪1 (323) 788‑0377‬. Also has a Whatsapp group with other matchmakers where she posts her regular singles events, including a post-Purim event coming up at the end of the month. 

Socializing

Pico Shul: Even though they’re no longer a physical shul, they still have frequent events for singles, as well as services during the high holidays.

JHUBLA: JHUB is led by Rabbi Mordechai Teller; they are known for their upscale and classy singles events that attract hundreds of singles. JHUB also has a regular trips to Israel and classes as well to learn more about Judaism and meet others. 

AishLit Young Professionals: AishLit is led by Rabbi Jack Melul. They have regular classes and events, including an upcoming Purim Carnival Party and events like Taco Tuesday and a girls paint night. 

MoisheHouse Pico: This is LA’s first and only fully shomer shabbat and kosher Moishe house. They have fun weekly events for Young Professionals in LA; past events include challah baking, musical havdallahs, kabbalat shabbat experiences, and an event with OBKLA soup kitchen. 

OLAMI LA: OLAMI is an outreach program that has weekly torah classes for women and co-ed Sunday night classes. For those who want to grow religiously and want to attend Shabbat meals, they also have someone who does Shabbat Hospitality. 

Just For Kiddush (JFK): JFK is led by Rabbi Nissan Ahoobim and is an extension of the Bait Aaron Synagogue.  They host a  weekly Shabbat service and kiddush lunch open to all singles with a different themed cuisine every week. 

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