In a world of Jdate, Frumster, and SawYouAtSinai, American Jews don't seem to want for opportunities to meet other American Jews—preferably cute, single ones with stable jobs.

Until two years ago, a new arrival to the Central Ohio Jewish young adult community could expect to be greeted by a Jewish communal professional with Shabbat-in-a-box in hand.

By Elizabeth Kellogg
A large city with a small-town feel, Portland, Oregon is relaxed yet sophisticated, eco-friendly but chic—a top-five destination city for young college graduates. And now youthful fortune-seekers have more reason to head for the Rose City, as local masterminds transform Portland into a thriving metropolis where it's hip to be Jewish.