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is hair color is salt and pep-
per. A retired physician liv-
ing in Ann Arbor who con-
sidered himself "a hard
charger during his working years," he's
also "laid back" and even "touchy-
feely."
In his 66 years, he's accumulated lit-
tle baggage. He's looking for a woman
who "truly likes herself," and has
"interests outside of shopping." His
dream date? Wine at an outdoor bistro
with lots of conversation and no cell
phones.
Dr. Len Wolin (screen name: even-
par) debuted on JDate.com — the
most popular Internet dating site for
Jewish singles — last month. His 35-
year marriage had broken up the year
before and he was having trouble meet-
ing women.
His rabbi, Robert Dobrusin of Ann
Arbor's Beth Israel Congregation, rec-
ommended JDate. Rabbi Dobrusin had
officiated at the wedding of a couple
that met through the service. "Nothing
is better than meeting people face to
face," explained Rabbi Dobrusin, "but
in these times there are other factors."
"It's very stimulating and exciting
and a lot of fun," Dr. Wolin said. "I'd
rather do this than go to a bar and hit
on someone and I didn't even do that
when I was 25."
Dr. Wolin can tell a lot about a per-

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