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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
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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 Dr. Ruth Drops A Timely Twitter Truth Bomb
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