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'''South Robertson''' is an area on the [[Los Angeles Westside|Westside]] of [[Los Angeles]] that is served by the [[Neighborhood councils of Los Angeles|South Robertson neighborhood council]].<ref>{{cite web |title=South Robertson Neighborhood Council |url=https://www.soronc.org/ |website=soronc.org/ |access-date=2 March 2023}}</ref> It contains the following city neighborhoods: [[Beverlywood, Los Angeles|Beverlywood]], [[Castle Heights, Los Angeles|Castle Heights]], [[Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles|Cheviot Hills]], [[Crestview, Los Angeles|Crestview]], [[La Cienega Heights, Los Angeles|La Cienega Heights]] and [[Reynier Village, Los Angeles|Reynier Village]]. The area is notable as a center for the Jewish community.<ref>Karen E. H. Skinazi: [https://jewishjournal.com/community/376815/my-tour-of-jewish-pico/ ''My Tour of Jewish Pico''], [[Jewish Journal]], November 14, 2024</ref>
'''South Robertson''' (also referred to as '''Pico-Robertson''') is a neighborhood in the [[Los Angeles Westside|Westside]] of the city of [[Los Angeles, California]]. It is notable for its diversity and being a center for the Jewish community.


==Geography==
==Geography==
===Boundaries===


According to the South Robertson Neighborhood Council's map, South Robertson is bounded roughly by the Santa Monica Freeway and Venice Boulevard on the south, La Cienega Boulevard on the east, Gregory Way (to Robertson) on the north, Whitworth (from Robertson to Roxbury) on the north, Roxbury and Beverwil on the west. <ref>{{cite web |title=South Robertson Map |url=https://www.soronc.org/page/viewPage/mapping-soro |website=Soronc.org |access-date=2 March 2023}}</ref>
===Description===


According to the [[Mapping L.A.]] project of the ''Los Angeles Times,'' Pico-Robertson is flanked on the north and northeast by [[Beverly Hills, California|Beverly Hills]], on the east by [[Carthay, Los Angeles|Carthay]] and [[Mid-City, Los Angeles|Mid-City]], on the south by [[Mid-City, Los Angeles|Mid-City]], [[Crestview, Los Angeles|Crestview]], [[Beverlywood, Los Angeles|Beverlywood]] and [[Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles|Cheviot Hills]] and on the west by Beverly Hills.<ref name=MappingLAColoredMap>[http://www.latimes.com/includes/projects/img/mapping_la/mappingla.pdf] Colored map, Mapping L.A., ''Los Angeles Times</ref>
The [[Mapping L.A.]] project of the ''Los Angeles Times,'' identifies a geographically similar area called Pico-Robertson. Its street borders are: north, Gregory Way and [[Pico Boulevard]]; northeast, LeDoux Road and Olympic and San Vicente Boulevards, roughly Beverly Glen Drive;<ref name=MappingLAPico-Robertson>[http://projects.latimes.com/mapping-la/neighborhoods/neighborhood/pico-robertson "Pico-Robertson," Mapping L.A., ''Los Angeles Times'']</ref> east, [[La Cienega Boulevard]]; south, Airdrome Street and [[Hillcrest Country Club (Los Angeles)|Hillcrest Country Club]]; west, [[Robertson Boulevard]], Beverly Green Drive and S. Roxbury Drive. <ref name=MappingLAColoredMap>[http://www.latimes.com/includes/projects/img/mapping_la/mappingla.pdf] Colored map, Mapping L.A., ''Los Angeles Times</ref>
===Neighborhoods in the South Robertson Neighborhood Council area===


The following neighborhoods are within the boundaries established by the neighborhood council: [[Beverlywood, Los Angeles|Beverlywood]], [[Castle Heights, Los Angeles|Castle Heights]], [[Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles|Cheviot Hills]], [[Crestview, Los Angeles|Crestview]], [[La Cienega Heights, Los Angeles|La Cienega Heights]] and [[Reynier Village, Los Angeles|Reynier Village]].
Pico-Robertson's street borders are: north, Gregory Way and [[Pico Boulevard]], northeast, LeDoux Road and Olympic and San Vicente Boulevards, roughly Beverly Glen Drive,<ref name=MappingLAPico-Robertson>[http://projects.latimes.com/mapping-la/neighborhoods/neighborhood/pico-robertson "Pico-Robertson," Mapping L.A., ''Los Angeles Times'']</ref> east, [[La Cienega Boulevard]], [[Fairfax Avenue]] and Hauser Boulevard, south, Airdrome St., [[Hillcrest Country Club (Los Angeles)|Hillcrest Country Club]], [[Venice Boulevard|Venice]], National and [[Washington Boulevard (Los Angeles)|Washington]] Boulevards, west, [[Robertson Boulevard]], Beverly Green Dr. and S. Roxbury Dr.


==Population==
==Population==
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The 2000 U.S. census counted 18,019 residents in the 1,03-square-mile Pico-Robertson neighborhood—an average of 17,468 people per square mile, among the highest [[population densities]] for the city. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 19,253. The median age for residents was 36, older than the city at large; the percentages of residents aged 19 to 34 and 65 and older were among the county's highest.<ref name=MappingLAPico-Robertson/>
===2000===
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The 2000 U.S. census counted 18,019 residents in the 1.03-square-mile Pico-Robertson neighborhood—an average of 17,468 people per square mile, among the highest [[population densities]] for the city. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 19,253. The median age for residents was 36, older than the city at large; the percentages of residents aged 19 to 34 and 65 and older were among the county's highest.<ref name=MappingLAPico-Robertson/>


The neighborhood was considered "not especially diverse" ethnically, with a high percentage of white people. The breakdown was [[Non-Hispanic Whites|whites]], 73.5%; [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latinos]], 7.3%;[[Asian American|Asians]], 5.7%; [[African American|blacks]], 5.6%; and others, 7.9%. Iran (37.2%) and Israel (5.7%) were the most common places of birth for the 34.6% of the residents who were born abroad—about the same percentage as in the city at large.<ref name=MappingLAPico-Robertson/>
The neighborhood was considered "not especially diverse" ethnically, with a high percentage of white people. The breakdown was [[Non-Hispanic Whites|whites]], 73.5%; [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latinos]], 7.3%; [[Asian American|Asians]], 5.7%; [[African American|blacks]], 5.6%; and others, 7.9%. Iran (37.2%) and Israel (5.7%) were the most common places of birth for the 34.6% of the residents who were born abroad—about the same percentage as in the city at large.<ref name=MappingLAPico-Robertson/>


The median yearly household income in 2008 dollars was $63,356, an average figure for Los Angeles. The average household size of 2.1 people was low for Los Angeles. Renters occupied 73.1% of the housing stock and house- or apartment owners held 26.9%.<ref name=MappingLAPico-Robertson/>
The median yearly household income in 2008 dollars was $63,356, an average figure for Los Angeles. The average household size of 2.1 people was low for Los Angeles. Renters occupied 73.1% of the housing stock and house- or apartment owners held 26.9%.<ref name=MappingLAPico-Robertson/>

==Adjacent neighborhoods==
[[Beverlywood, Los Angeles|Beverlywood]], [[Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles|Cheviot Hills]] and [[Crestview, Los Angeles|Crestview]] on the Southwest, [[Mid-City, Los Angeles|Mid-City]] on the Southeast, [[Mid-Wilshire]] on the East, [[Mid-City West]] on the North, [[Beverly Hills, California|Beverly Hills]] on the Northwest and [[Century City, Los Angeles|Century City]] on the West.


==Education==
==Education==
The following public schools are within the council area:
Part of the [[Los Angeles Unified School District]], the neighborhood is served by Canfield, Crescent Heights, Shenandoah, and Castle Heights elementary schools, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies and Emerson Middle School. The high school for the South Robertson neighborhood is [[Alexander Hamilton High School (Los Angeles)|Hamilton High School]].

*Canfield, Crescent Heights, Shenandoah, and Castle Heights elementary schools
* [[Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies]]
* Emerson Middle School
*[[Alexander Hamilton High School (Los Angeles)|Hamilton High School]]


==Jewish community==
==Jewish community==
[[File:Chabad Bais Sonia Gutte Campus, Pico Blvd., Beverlywood, Los Angeles.JPG|thumb|right|Chabad campus on Pico Blvd. in Pico-Robertson, in a collegiate style reminiscent of the [[Brooklyn]] borough of [[New York City]]]]
[[File:Chabad Bais Sonia Gutte Campus, Pico Blvd., Beverlywood, Los Angeles.JPG|thumb|right|Chabad campus on Pico Blvd. in Pico-Robertson, in a collegiate style reminiscent of the [[Brooklyn]] borough of [[New York City]]]]


The neighborhood features more than thirty [[Kosher certification agency|certified kosher]] restaurants,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kosherla.info|title=Respectable Reviews|website=kosherla.info}}</ref> including [[Delicatessen|deli]]s, [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese]], [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] and [[Mexican cuisine|Mexican]] restaurants, a donut shop, a frozen yogurt shop, bakeries, and butchers. The community features four men's mikvahs and one woman's mikvah, the largest known as the Los Angeles [[Mikvah]].
The neighborhood features more than thirty [[Kosher certification agency|certified kosher]] restaurants,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kosherla.org/certified-eateries.html|title=certified eateries|website=kosherla.info}}</ref> including [[Delicatessen|deli]]s, [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese]], [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] and [[Mexican cuisine|Mexican]] restaurants, a donut shop, a frozen yogurt shop, bakeries, and butchers. The community features four men's [[mikvah]]s and one woman's mikvah, the largest known as the Los Angeles Mikvah.


There are several Jewish day schools located in the Pico-Robertson area. The Chabad community operates four schools, Bais Chaya Mushka and Bais Chana, both of which are on Pico Boulevard, as well as the newly relocated Cheder Menachem on La Cienega. Yeshiva University High School has campuses on both South Robertson Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard, in the heart of the [[Pico-Robertson]] Jewish community.
There are several Jewish day schools located in the Pico-Robertson area. The [[Chabad]] community operates four schools, Bais Chaya Mushka and Bais Chana, both of which are on Pico Boulevard, as well as the newly relocated Cheder Menachem on La Cienega. [[Yeshiva University High Schools of Los Angeles|Yeshiva University High School]] has campuses on both South Robertson Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard.


The community overall has a wide variety of Jewish denominational groups. Over the past two decades, the Orthodox community has grown to become the largest Jewish denomination in the area. This is evident in the growth of the Chabad community.
The community overall has a wide variety of Jewish denominational groups. Over the past two decades, the [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox]] community has grown to become the largest Jewish denomination in the area. This is evident in the growth of the Chabad community.


According to Chabad,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chabad.org|title=Chabad.org|website=www.chabad.org}}</ref> the [[Hasidic Judaism|Hasidic movement]] has eleven centers in the immediate Pico-Robertson area, including the two high schools, boys cheder, day school, six synagogues, and a community center. Minyan Finder reports over twenty synagogues operating in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.godaven.com/|title=goDaven! Minyanim Everywhere.|website=www.godaven.com}}</ref>
According to Chabad,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chabad.org|title=Chabad.org|website=www.chabad.org}}</ref> the [[Hasidic Judaism|Hasidic movement]] has eleven centers in the immediate Pico-Robertson area, including the two high schools, boys cheder, day school, six synagogues, and a community center. Minyan Finder reports over twenty synagogues operating in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.godaven.com/|title=goDaven! Minyanim Everywhere.|website=www.godaven.com}}</ref>
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In 1993, the neighborhood became home to the Los Angeles [[Museum of Tolerance]].
In 1993, the neighborhood became home to the Los Angeles [[Museum of Tolerance]].


==References==
==See also==
* [[Neighborhood councils of Los Angeles]]


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Latest revision as of 20:15, 18 November 2024

South Robertson
Neighborhood of Los Angeles
Bnai David Judea building
Bnai David Judea building
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CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
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CityLos Angeles
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
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ZIP Code
90035
Websitesoronc.org

South Robertson is an area on the Westside of Los Angeles that is served by the South Robertson neighborhood council.[1] It contains the following city neighborhoods: Beverlywood, Castle Heights, Cheviot Hills, Crestview, La Cienega Heights and Reynier Village. The area is notable as a center for the Jewish community.[2]

Geography

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Boundaries

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According to the South Robertson Neighborhood Council's map, South Robertson is bounded roughly by the Santa Monica Freeway and Venice Boulevard on the south, La Cienega Boulevard on the east, Gregory Way (to Robertson) on the north, Whitworth (from Robertson to Roxbury) on the north, Roxbury and Beverwil on the west. [3]

The Mapping L.A. project of the Los Angeles Times, identifies a geographically similar area called Pico-Robertson. Its street borders are: north, Gregory Way and Pico Boulevard; northeast, LeDoux Road and Olympic and San Vicente Boulevards, roughly Beverly Glen Drive;[4] east, La Cienega Boulevard; south, Airdrome Street and Hillcrest Country Club; west, Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Green Drive and S. Roxbury Drive. [5]

Neighborhoods in the South Robertson Neighborhood Council area

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The following neighborhoods are within the boundaries established by the neighborhood council: Beverlywood, Castle Heights, Cheviot Hills, Crestview, La Cienega Heights and Reynier Village.

Population

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2000

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The 2000 U.S. census counted 18,019 residents in the 1.03-square-mile Pico-Robertson neighborhood—an average of 17,468 people per square mile, among the highest population densities for the city. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 19,253. The median age for residents was 36, older than the city at large; the percentages of residents aged 19 to 34 and 65 and older were among the county's highest.[4]

The neighborhood was considered "not especially diverse" ethnically, with a high percentage of white people. The breakdown was whites, 73.5%; Latinos, 7.3%; Asians, 5.7%; blacks, 5.6%; and others, 7.9%. Iran (37.2%) and Israel (5.7%) were the most common places of birth for the 34.6% of the residents who were born abroad—about the same percentage as in the city at large.[4]

The median yearly household income in 2008 dollars was $63,356, an average figure for Los Angeles. The average household size of 2.1 people was low for Los Angeles. Renters occupied 73.1% of the housing stock and house- or apartment owners held 26.9%.[4]

Education

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The following public schools are within the council area:

Jewish community

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Chabad campus on Pico Blvd. in Pico-Robertson, in a collegiate style reminiscent of the Brooklyn borough of New York City

The neighborhood features more than thirty certified kosher restaurants,[6] including delis, Chinese, Italian and Mexican restaurants, a donut shop, a frozen yogurt shop, bakeries, and butchers. The community features four men's mikvahs and one woman's mikvah, the largest known as the Los Angeles Mikvah.

There are several Jewish day schools located in the Pico-Robertson area. The Chabad community operates four schools, Bais Chaya Mushka and Bais Chana, both of which are on Pico Boulevard, as well as the newly relocated Cheder Menachem on La Cienega. Yeshiva University High School has campuses on both South Robertson Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard.

The community overall has a wide variety of Jewish denominational groups. Over the past two decades, the Orthodox community has grown to become the largest Jewish denomination in the area. This is evident in the growth of the Chabad community.

According to Chabad,[7] the Hasidic movement has eleven centers in the immediate Pico-Robertson area, including the two high schools, boys cheder, day school, six synagogues, and a community center. Minyan Finder reports over twenty synagogues operating in the area.[8]

In 1993, the neighborhood became home to the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "South Robertson Neighborhood Council". soronc.org/. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  2. ^ Karen E. H. Skinazi: My Tour of Jewish Pico, Jewish Journal, November 14, 2024
  3. ^ "South Robertson Map". Soronc.org. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d "Pico-Robertson," Mapping L.A., Los Angeles Times
  5. ^ [1] Colored map, Mapping L.A., Los Angeles Times
  6. ^ "certified eateries". kosherla.info.
  7. ^ "Chabad.org". www.chabad.org.
  8. ^ "goDaven! Minyanim Everywhere". www.godaven.com.

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