Tuesday, May 1, 2007

What Would Phoebe Do

My son is 21, a junior in college, and seriously dating an 18-year-old freshman. He brought her to our house for Thanksgiving, and she is attractive and charming. The problem is that we are Jewish and have mandated to our three sons ...
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Communicating Across the Cultural Divide(s)

When I have a disagreement with my wife, Lisa--who is Hindu and was raised in South India--and resolution seems hopeless, I always ask myself: "Would we still be disagreeing if she were Jewish? Would we be able to communicate better on issues related to family or money or the amount of time each of us dedicates to work if we were the same religion and had the same cultural background?"

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Long-Running Comedy Jewtopia Bids Shalom and Closes Off-Broadway April 29

Jewtopia follows the story of two single guys ?a Jew and a gentile ?on the verge of turning 30 who are obsessed with dating women of the other's religion. The two devise a plan to help both their causes ?the Jewish man's quest to make his family happy and the gentile's mission to find a Jewish girl so he never needs to make another decision. More...

Advice from a Single Jewish Mom

But now I’m dating!
Somehow, though, a nice Jewish man — like Warren, Josh or David — doesn’t seem to approach me (or, he’s already married?). All my close girlfriends are Jewish, and I adore them. But one way or another, I’m not attracting any Jewish suitors. More...

Meet a nice Jewish boy or girl

Looking for a nice Jewish boy or girl to date? Don’t wait for your date with destiny. Be proactive and create opportunities that will get you what you want. “Being involved in Jewish activities with other Jews is the best way to meet your bashert, the one you’re destined to be with!” says ...

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Looking for Love in All the Right Places

Samantha Small, a 34-year-old nurse, wanted to make changes in her life. One goal was to meet her soul mate. During her quest she not only met her basherte (destined one), she says, "I discovered what great options there are for happiness and how to move through the world in meaningful ways."
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Dating Outside the Tribe

The Boyfriend and I have spent much of our dating lives in inter-faith ... To wit: "I'm a Jewish man ... Do you have any idea the kind of pressure my family puts me under to marry a Jewish girl? I'm getting 10 to 20 phone calls a week, from my mother and my bubbee ..

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White: Solidarity needed for singles, couples

Stacey had been dating “Don” since college and was way into her relationship. As much as I enjoyed her company, I rarely had any one-on-one time with Stacey ...
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David Schwimmer to make new friends in Big Brother house?

David Schwimmer has once again been voted by single Jewish women as the sexiest Jewish man alive according to the poll by dating site SomeoneJewish.com ...
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Columbia Gals Learn Art Of Man-Catching

Also, don't live with boys before you marry them, because of that whole cow-buying-free-milk you're-a-whore thing...

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Keeping the Faith

“You mentioned you celebrated Passover, and most of the Jews I know only want to meet other Jews,” he said. He hadn’t wanted to offend me by suggesting I might not be deeply committed to finding a Jewish husband, so he’d asked our party hosts – good friends of mine...
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Local Jewish singles expand their dating base online

"Initially, online dating was looked on as something for desperate singles or lonely hearts. Today's atmosphere at online dating sites is one of fun and interactivity," said JDate's vice president of corporate communications, Gail Laguna. "It is somewhere to go to have a good time, strike up a conversation and possibly meet someone."More...

Be my mensch

He says I need a good Jewish boy to give me lots of kisses, so that I never want to smoke again. I am jumping up and down on my bed, but he can’t see me. This princess is definitely going to have fun finding her mensch.
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The Truth About Interfaith Love

Lauren Hillman could always sort of see herself dating a nice Jewish doctor. Then while working at a restaurant, a guy named Ben caught her eye. He was nice -- check. In med school -- another check. And cute -- bonus check....
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The Hotness of Male Shiksas

Generations of Jewish women watch this film religiously. My boyfriend, a blond hunk of man from Erie, PA, remains oblivious to the inter-religious dynamics. Though it made him want to be a dance instructor.More...

Online dating agencies revolutionise the Jewish dating game

There was a time when Jewish singles would have relied on their immediate circle of friends in the search for Mr or Mrs Right. But since the internet boom, many are now pinning their hopes to online dating agencies to help them find the partner of their dreams.

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Single Jewish women

So you’re over 35, single and want to find a husband — quick. Many a Jewish woman finds herself in this predicament. So like a superhero, author Rachel Greenwald is coming to her rescue.More...

Should a woman hold out to meet 'perfect' Jewish mate?

I'm 43, divorced, a professional and a mother with an adorable and precocious 9-year-old daughter. And yes, I do hope to get married again. So whom do I date -- Jews or non-Jews?More...

More than a Succubus

When I started dating my first Jewish boyfriend, though, my mother referred to the pair of us as OTB and NTB - Old Testament Baby and New Testament Baby. Together we formed The Bible. Although this witticism embarrassed me to the point of tantrum, I realize now that it reflected what my mother thought of that Jewish boyfriend and those that followed.
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Non-Jew Dating a Jewish Man

I am a non-Jewish female dating a Jewish man who's parents are from Israel. We have been happy together for two years now, but haven't been able to convince his parents to accept us. We have told them that should we get married, I would definitely convert (as I have always had an interest in Judaism anyway).

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