Build community. Create belonging. Strengthen Jewish life in Long Beach.
Find Your People
UPCOMING JBORHOOD LBC EVENTS
MEET YOUR JBORHOOD LBC CONNECTORS
HELAINE CIRA LEVINSON
Connecting Interfaith & Multicultural Families
Let's connect over fun events with food, arts and culture. I'd love to celebrate the incredibly special and diverse city that we live in!
Hometown: I've lived all over, from Maryland and Florida to New York and finally LA and now the 908! I currently call East Long Beach home.
Currently Streaming: Culinary Class Wars. I also discovered Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
MARY SRAMEK
Connecting the East Long Beach Community
I want to get to know my East LB neighbors better and share fun things to do that are at our fingertips!
Hometown: Beverlywood Los Angeles
Currently In: East Long Beach
Go-to Coffee Order: Ice-blended mocha with whipped cream
RENEE BAROT
Connecting Volunteers & Community Service Enthusiasts
Seeking like-minded individuals who get satisfaction and fulfillment from giving back to their community, especially helping those less fortunate. Connecting with local non-profits to learn about what their volunteer needs/opportunities are.
Hometown: Yonkers, NY
Currently In: Belmont Heights
Go-to Comfort Food: Good Pizza
Favorite Book: A Woman of Independent Means
WHAT'S JBORHOOD LBC?
Jborhood LBC is building a vibrant, inclusive Jewish community that feels as sunny, welcoming, and creative as Long Beach itself.
By creating connections outside our walls, providing free & low-cost programs and spaces to mingle, we hope to offer a cultural home base for belonging.
Jewish connection can happen anywhere—over coffee, at the beach, in a backyard, or during a Friday night dinner under the stars.
Get on the list!
Fill out our interest form and we will match you with a Jborhood LBC Connector
Your Questions, Answered
Jborhood LBC FAQs
Is it free to join?
Yes! With the exception of occasionally buying your own lunch or coffee, Jborhood LBC is completely free to participate in.
How do I join?
Please fill out our Jborhood Interest form (click here) OR email Anneleise Thompson ([email protected]) and let us know what group you’d like to join!
What Jborhood LBC groups are there?
We are actively recruiting Jborhood Connectors who will lead these individual groups! If you’re interested in hosting one of these communities, reach out to our team! We are open to your unique suggestions, but hope to initially offer Jborhoods for the following communities:
- Families with School-age Children
- Interfaith Families
- Volunteerism
- Empty Nesters
- Young Adults (under 40, no kids)
- Widows & Widowers
- 40s & 50s Singles
- Location Based (IE: People in Seal Beach)
Can I join multiple groups?
Of course!
Can I start my own group?
If there is a Jborhood LBC group you don't see listed but would like to start, please get in touch! Email Anneleise Thompson at [email protected] or fill out the Connector Application.
Can I bring a friend?
Absolutely! Please be sure to RSVP for all parties if the event requires prior registration.
Do I have to be Jewish to join?
Nope! Jborhood LBC is rooted in the Jewish values of hospitality, connection, and community, but it is open to people of all faiths, backgrounds, and identities.
Is this a religious group?
No. Jborhoods are not affiliated with any specific synagogue or religious organization. The goal is to create welcoming spaces for people across the spectrum, religiously affiliated or not.
Our intent is to build inclusive communities that embrace people of all faith backgrounds, political perspectives, and identities. While gatherings may reflect Jewish values of connection, hospitality, and belonging, the program is designed for anyone seeking authentic relationships and community in the Long Beach area.
What kinds of activities can I expect?
Jborhood LBC gatherings are designed to be casual, inclusive, and fun. They might look like coffee meetups, family playdates, Shabbat dinners, fitness activities, book clubs, or neighborhood hangouts. The exact activities will reflect the interests and needs of each Jborhood.
Support our Mission
Thank you to Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky for the courage capital needed to turn the dream of Jborhood LBC into reality
