I never considered the phrase “Nice Jewish Boy” a problem until I started dating. After all, the phrase “Nice Jewish Boy” (NJB) has been around for awhile, referring to a sweet, mensch-like guy who dotes on his mother and goes around running errands for the community, all the while maintaining a pleasant punim. These days…
This series began as an unpacking of some controversial translations of Biblical texts I offered in an Op-Ed in The New York Times, “Is God Transgender?. I argued that the Hebrew Bible is filled with gender-bending language, all intended to hint at an Israelite priestly / scribal tradition that God is “dual-gendered” – “male” and…
These two Jewish reality TV stars really do not get along. Patti Stanger, the star of Bravo’s “Millionaire Matchmaker,” lit into “Real Housewives” star Bethenny Frankel, saying that Frankel did not deserve love because of her personality. “She’s not kind,” Stanger, who’s single but who comes from a long line of matchmakers, said at a…
This originally appeared in the Yiddish Forverts. To read the previous chapter. “I’m available,” Leah said brightly. “Good,” he said, feeling an instant resistance to her enthusiasm. “I’ll see you at eight o’clock?” This time Yankel was able to borrow a different car. It was an almost-new Oldsmobile 98 Regency. “Beautiful car,” Leah said when he…
Dear Couple of Jewish and non-Jewish Backgrounds: It’s possible you decided not to meet with me because I could not be with you under the chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy). I don’t know for sure, but what I do know is that I missed out on hearing your story. Getting to know you and your relationship….
If you’re Jewish and single, you’re probably already well-acquainted with JSwipe. This week, the dating app is set to release a new feature called “Explore,” which allows premium users to browse the most popular profiles around the world. On Friday, we introduced you to the most popular women on JSwipe. Just in time for #ManCrushMonday,…
If you’re Jewish and single, there’s a good chance you’re already well-acquainted with the dating app JSwipe. Over the weekend, the app is rolling out a new feature called “Explore,” which allows premium users to browse the most popular profiles around the world. “My favorite JSwipe stories have always been those of two people meeting…
Click here to anonymously submit a dating question for Sonya’s weekly column. Whenever my female friends reach out to me for guy advice, I often tell them that I’m probably not the person they should be asking. Let me explain: the number one mistake we make when in need of advice (especially about someone…
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