It can be tough out there for Jewish singles. Many are looking for Jewish people to date but find that so many of their co-religionists depend on their phones as the primary way to find new romance.

SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- Jennifer Gale is on a mission to create friendships among area Jewish singles, age 45 and over. To achieve this mission, Gale will first hold a “Speed-Friending” event Feb. 2 at ...