Profiles from Jewish Matchmaking

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!

Dating a Guy Who’s Jewish?

First impressions last. If it’s your first time to go out with a Jewish guy, there are some things you might want to keep in mind to make your date a success. Jews have their own dietary rules, and while most don’t observe this strictly, it would certainly impress him if you knew your way around food. As they say, the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.

In Jewish law, certain animals may not be eaten at all. Among the forbidden animals are pigs, camels, rock badger, rabbits, lobsters, oysters, shrimp, clams and crabs. This restriction includes the flesh, organs, eggs and milk of the forbidden animals. Rodents, reptiles, amphibians, and insects are also prohibited (Leviticus 11:1-30).

However, sheep, cattle, goats, deer, bison, chicken, geese, ducks, turkeys, tuna, carp, salmon, and herring are acceptable. Acceptable foods are called kosher. Of the animals that may be eaten, the birds and mammals must be killed in accordance with Jewish law. Jews may not eat animals that died of natural causes or were killed by other animals. In addition, the animal must have no disease or flaws in the organs at the time of slaughter. These restrictions do not apply to fish; only to flocks and herds. All blood must be drained from the meat or broiled out of it before it is eaten, as Jewish law prohibits consumption of blood. Certain parts of permitted animals may not be eaten, like the fat which surrounds the vital organs and the liver. When in doubt, consult a trusted Jewish meat shop.

Fruits and vegetables are permitted, but they must be inspected for bugs. Meat (the flesh of birds and mammals) cannot be eaten with dairy. Fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables and grains can be eaten with either meat or dairy. According to some views, fish may not be eaten with meat.

Utensils that have come into contact with meat may not be used with dairy, and vice versa. Utensils that have come into contact with non-kosher food may not be used with kosher food. This applies only where the contact occurred while the food was hot. Grape products made by non-Jews may not be eaten.

If all these rules confuse you, you’ll be glad to know that the task of keeping kosher is greatly simplified by widespread certification. Approximately 75% of prepackaged foods carry a symbol denoting the rabbi or organization that certified the product. This does not involve blessing the food; rather, it involves examining the ingredients and processes used. Certain restaurants also place signs claiming they serve kosher food. Try to look for restaurant reviews online to find the best places in your area.

I want to find a Jewish boyfriend?

Jews have a widespread appeal which is hard to fathom. It is most evident in online dating sites which were created to cater to an exclusively Jewish singles crowd, but to date has a growing number of non-Jewish members. Surprising? Experts have given some opinions.

American Jews feel right at home here in the US. Their beliefs blend well with the dominant culture. On average, Jews are more affluent than the average American family, and also better educated than most. These perhaps, along with the Jewish mystique, have made them quite popular with non-Jewish singles. If you’re one of the many looking for a Jewish boyfriend, consider yourself lucky as the search has become easier than ever before.

New York, Miami and LA are the hotspots for Jewish singles. If you live in these areas, there’s a good chance you’ll into them while walking around town. There are also Jewish parties you can attend that are usually thrown around the more festive Jewish holidays. If you have Jewish friends, ask them to keep you updated if they know any upcoming event.

You can also sign up for membership in some of the biggest online dating websites. They sponsor singles parties from time to time. It’s also a great opportunities to scout eligible bachelors through their profiles. See who’s hot and send them a message or invite them to chat. This way you’ll be able to screen those you like before setting up a date with them. The best thing about it is that there are hundreds of thousand of singles to choose from.

However, if you’re a busy professional who doesn’t really have time to go online and flirt, you can consider the matchmaker alternative. It’s been a time-honored tradition in Jewish society to hire a matchmaker for singles who feel that they need to give love a helping hand. A matchmaker collects profiles of interested singles and screens them thoroughly through interviews. She then takes care of matching a man and a woman for compatibility, based on their profiles. She sets a date and if both parties agree, a meeting will take place. No pressure here, though. In Jewish law, a person cannot be forced to marry (or date) someone he or she doesn’t like.

Choose the method that’s best for you, and the rest is pure destiny.

Where can I find my Jewish Soulmate?

Each one of us secretly dreams of meeting that person who seems to understand us in an instant, and feels like we’ve known them for years. The search is hard and can sometimes be frustrating. But with a final reward so great, why not take the chance? If you are a devout Jew and would like to find a soulmate whose faith equals yours, there are plenty of ways to search for your ideal partner.

The best place to start is always your immediate surroundings. You have to branch out and mingle with more singles. A good place to start is your local Jewish congregation. Attend gatherings regularly and don’t be in a hurry to leave. Rather, try to develop friendships with people you find interesting. You can also attend Sunday schools for Jewish classes. In this way you give yourself the opportunity for spiritual growth and meet like-minded people who are steadfast in their faith.

If you live in an area where the Jewish community is very small, don’t worry. Today, meeting people has become quite easy with the help of the Internet. There are various dating web sites that cater solely to the Jewish community, and these sometimes come with free trial periods so you can test the waters first, then decide if this approach is alright with you.

A few words of caution to those thinking of engaging in online dating sites must be said. Do not give private information like your full name, street address, phone number, email, passwords or the like with a person you just met. Wait until you have known each other for a while and feel a certain level of trust. If you do decide to meet, try to make it a fun group date with both of you bringing along one or two good friends. This way, your safety will be guaranteed and your friends can also share what they think about your date. For the next dates you can spend it together without chaperons if you both feel that you’re ready. Whatever happens next is your decision.

As you can see, there are many ways to find your dream soulmate. You’ll most likely encounter many false alarms and more than a few heartaches along the way. The most important thing is to not lose hope. Trust in god and his plans for you will be revealed in His own time.

Why do jewish men date outside of their religion?

Studies have shown that a growing number of Jewish men prefer to date, and eventually marry, outside of their religion. This is especially true of young Jewish adults. It is estimated that one out of every two Jewish men under the age of 35 tend to marry non-Jewish women. The exact reasons are as varied as the individuals themselves, but there are a few that are most often cited.

Some of the younger Jews feel restricted when told to marry inside of their religion. Thinking that there should be more to life and wanting to expand their horizons, they try to date non-Jews. They enjoy the freedom of being able to date without having to think about religious limits.

Out of curiosity and a need to grow, young Jews also think that they can learn more by interacting with people from different backgrounds than with those who are within their immediate community. They argue that it is far more enriching to share discoveries with a person so unlike them. This attitude is fostered by the atmosphere in America where diversity and multi-cultural tolerance is encouraged.

Still, for others, religion has declined in importance such that it is no longer necessary to consider it when choosing who to date or marry. For them, faith has taken a back seat in favor love, character, compatibility, values in life and shared beliefs. The choice of life partner then, for them, becomes a matter of the heart and their conscience.

Liberal Jews such as Philip Weiss, in his New York Observer column, even said that opposition to intermarriage is tantamount to being racist. They claim that to reject non-Jews makes them no better than those who have oppressed them for their religious beliefs throughout thousands of years of recorded history.

Traditionalists, on their part, voice their concerns about the dangers of intermarriage. As more Jews intermarry, less of their children get a Jewish upbringing and supplementary Jewish education. There lies the real threat of their population dwindling and the Jewish line discontinued. They are primarily fighting for the preservation of their faith and of their race.

Whatever the future holds for the Jewish race and for everyone else, one thing is certain. Dating and marriage are profoundly personal experiences. The choice as to what path should be undertaken is the choice of the individual. That being said, it is the individual Jew’s responsibility to make an informed choice by educating himself about his heritage, what it means to him, and how he would like it to influence his life.

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