Any nice Jewish men out there?
Every Jewish woman wants to meet a man that she can be proud to bring home to her parents. But are there any nice Jewish guys left out there?
If you look at the studies, there may be a lot. In terms of educational background and professional attainments, Jewish men in general are found to be high achievers. A substantially greater number of Jews have finished college and have post-graduate degrees as compared to the general American population. Correspondingly, Jews occupy better, high-paying jobs which make them potentially good providers. They also tend to marry late which makes them better prepared for all the responsibilities that come with it. Additionally, this means that they’re likely to be bachelors for a longer period of time, which is good news for all the girls out there.
Although the general picture is rosy, finding the right guy specifically meant for you may be tricky. The best thing to do is to meet as many people as you can as friends and see if you feel any spark with any of them. Going on group dates is a great way to start out. Just be sure to go with friends that you trust. It never hurts to be on the safe side.
A good place to meet Jewish men is through your local community. If you attend regularly at your synagogue and socialize, you are bound to bump into someone you’ll like as a friend or even a potential mate. And it’s always nice to be surrounded by people whom you have a lot in common with.
If you’re still attending school or you’re affiliated with a Jewish organization, that’s also a good place to start. The benefit of dating someone in these circles is that you can ask around before you date someone and be better assured of his character. In this way you’ll be comfortable around him.
However, if you live in a place where the Jewish community center is far away, you may opt to register on various dating sites online. There are many sites that cater exclusively to Jewish singles. If you’re apprehensive, you can try those sites with a free trial period. See if it works for you. A lot of men and women have met their partners online. As long as you’re careful, there’s no need to worry.
Good luck finding your dream guy!
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I am Catholic and my boyfriend is Jewish. How should we celebrate the holidays?
There are many Jewish holidays, however only few are observed by most American Jews. These are commonly found in most calendars, so they expect non-Jews to be familiar with them. Brush up on these so you can plan your holidays well.
Passover. This holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt, led by Moses. Passover is celebrated for 7-8 days, starting on the night of a full moon in April. It usually overlaps with Easter. Almost all American Jews observe Passover by going to their parents’ house for a ritual dinner called seder. They avoid bread and grain products in memory of the fact that their ancestors left Egypt in a hurry and didn’t have time to wait for their bread to rise. You should avoid scheduling events involving food and travel during this holiday.
Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is Jewish New Year. It occurs between Labor Day and Columbus Day, and lasts between one to two days, depending on one’s branch of Judaism. It is a festive holiday but more solemn than American New Year. It’s a time to look back at the past year and make resolutions for the next. Jews also use this time to prepare for the upcoming Yom Kippur. Even Jews who don’t usually go to synagogues will do so on Rosh Hashanah. Try not to schedule important events on this day to avoid offending him and his family.
Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is the Jewish day of atonement. It is spent by fasting and repentance to in order to reconcile with the Creator for all the mistakes made during the past year. Observance is done on the 10th day of the Jewish calendar, usually falling in late September or early October. Most Jews take off from work or school on this day, even those who are not so religious. They flock to the synagogues to attend the service. Many will try to have a large, slow meal before this 25-hour fast.
Chanukkah. Called “the festival of lights”, Chanukkah is the commemoration of the successful revolt of Jews against the Seleucid Greeks, after which they rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem. As part of the rededication, the victorious Jews needed to light the Temple’s menorah (candelabrum), but they had only enough oil to last one day, and it would take eight days to prepare more oil. Miraculously, the one-day supply of oil lasted for eight days. This miracle is remembered with this eight-day candle-lighting holiday. Chanukkah begins between Thanksgiving and Christmas. People like to be at home to light the candles with their family during night. Many parents give their children gifts during Chanukkah because they don’t want their children to be left out of Christmas, but gift-giving rarely extends beyond that.
Take note that the dates for these follow the Jewish calendar, which is based on lunar cycles. Since the Roman calendar which we usually use has a different number of days from the Jewish calendar, the holidays don’t have fixed dates. Moreover, the holidays start the night before the actual date written on your calendar.
What´s the advantage and disadvantage of having a Jewish boyfriend?
You’re a single girl who is thinking of getting back to the dating scene. One of your many prospects is a Jewish guy. People say he’s nice and good-looking, but you’re a non-Jew which makes you a bit hesitant. Is he the one for you? As is the answer to most questions, “it depends”.
On paper, Jewish men look very promising. Studies show that in terms of educational background and professional attainments, Jews in general are found to be high achievers. A substantially greater number of Jews have finished college and have post-graduate degrees as compared to the general American population. Correspondingly, Jews occupy better, high-paying jobs which make them potentially good family men. They also tend to marry late which makes them better prepared for all the responsibilities that come with it. That also means they are likely to be bachelors for a longer period of time, which is good news for all the girls out there.
Over half of Jewish men today end up marrying a non-Jew. So if you have any doubts that your relationship has a future with him, ask him about his preferences and beliefs. Jews are independent thinkers. Their religion does not dictate all their actions. Spend time talking so you two can get to know each other better.
One thing that you may consider as a disadvantage is that Jewish parents tend to be conservative. They would like their children to marry someone who is a practicing Jew. This might cause strain in your relationship later, so ask him what his parents’ stand on the issue is, and if this affect any decisions he may have to make. Some Reformist Jews actually welcome intermarriage, viewing it as a way to enrich their faith. Conversion to Judaism purely for the sake of marriage is forbidden. However, if the intention is genuine, it may be allowed.
Jewish men have high regard for women. This is shown through their customs, laws and traditions. In traditional Judaism, women are seen as equals. Unlike in Christianity, God has never been viewed as exclusively male. And while women’s obligations and responsibilities are different from men’s, they are no less important. With such an enlightened view of the world, isn’t this Jewish guy worth a chance?
