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Life When ‘Nice Jewish Boy’ Is Little More Than A Sexist Code Word
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…
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Life 5 Things I Learned About Marriage While Reading Genesis
Genesis famously offers two “versions” of Adam and Eve’s creation. The first, in the first chapter of Genesis, is a broad overview: “And God created man in His image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” The second chapter of Genesis presents a more detailed narrative: God forms…
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Community What Is The Jewish Obsession With Intermarriage Really About?
Last week, the Forward published a piece by Allison Darcy entitled “Are Your Views on Intermarriage Racist?” It’s a well-written and thoughtful piece, and even as a religious woman who is opposed to intermarriage, I agree with many of her points. Particularly this one: “There is a big difference between wanting to marry someone who…
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Fast Forward WATCH: Perks Of Dating A Jewish Girl
What are the perks of dating a Jewish girl? Our friends at BuzzfeedVideo count the ways. Watch:
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Fast Forward Dr. Ruth Drops A Timely Twitter Truth Bomb
“The big advantage of whispering sweet nothings in your love’s ear over texting,” renowned feisty sex and relationship expert Dr. Ruth Westheimer tweeted on May 8, “is that no Russian can hack your communications.” The big advantage of whispering sweet nothings in your love’s ear over texting is that no Russian can hack your communications….
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Community Meet The Fierce Guru Behind The World’s First Jewish Dating App
Editor’s Note: In this series — Why Is This Interview Different From All Other Interviews — we will introduce you to pioneering Jewish leaders across a variety of industries. Sonya Kreizman is the co-founder and CEO of JCrush. Her no-nonsense, pragmatic advice has been heralded by many critics, especially within the dating app scene. In…
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