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GentileBen

That's Funny, You Don't Look Jewish!!

About Me

Um...where do I begin? I'm originally from LA. Born and raised. I've spent the last year working in Philly with City Year. It's an Americorps program. We worked in the Philadelphia School System with youth. It was a great experience.I'm moving to Seattle in a few weeks to do another year with Americorps. The non-profit Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation.The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation provides education programs and consulting services to the local community, in the interest of creating a better community through bicycling. We educate elected officials and agencies about building bicycle-friendly communities; teach safe cycling to kids and adults; promote bicycle commuting through individual and corporate programs; review transportation plans to ensure that our cycling voice is heard; and work with schools on fitness programs and Safe Routes to Schools. Programs and materials are free or low-cost.Other than that I am a 21 year old, Jewish guy from LA. I plan to return to school next fall and after I complete my undergrad, go on to rabbinical school and then who knows.I love music, art, films, sports especially triathlon and basketball. I will try almost anything and go out of my way to seek experiences that aren't the norm. It's fun, and I highly suggest you try it sometime. You may be surprised by what you find. It can expand your consciousness and understanding. Try it!

My Interests

Triathlon, basketball, sports in general. Judaism and religions. Music, art, good moives, mainly indie and small productions. Good books. Great conversation. Travel. Learning and experiencing. Having fun and enjoying life. Oh yeah, helping people.

I'd like to meet:

Cool people. Folks who are out there trying to make a positive impact in the world and trying to add value not trash our city, nation and world.

Music:

I Like almost everything and anything! Here are my top 4 facorite songs in no particular order. Piano Man by Billy Joel; Tweeter and the Monkey Man by The Traveling Wilburys; The Devil Went Down to Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band; and Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin.

Movies:

Mainly independent films.

Television:

The Simpsons; Seinfeld; Da Ali G Show; Law & Order, both the original and SVU; I'm sure there's more but I can't remeber anymore at the moment.

Books:

I read lots but at the moment I can only think of Dharma Punx by Noah Levine. You should read it!

Heroes:

My folks: Mom and Hugh. Also my siblings Jonathan and Elizabeth. My teacher's Joe Kevany, Lionel Slade, and Gordone Alexandre. Anyone who has pushed me to be a better person and to do my part to improve this broken world.