Profiles from Jewish Teens

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!

What is the best website for Jewish singles to meet in the U.S.?

Some people say “opposites attract”. But time and again, we almost always end up with a person very similar to ourselves. We feel more comfortable being with someone whom we share common interests with. We can let our guard down a little when talking to a person who thinks along the same lines. And so with the Jewish people, it’s not a surprise that there’s been a resurgence of wanting to find for themselves a Jewish partner.

America is home to almost half of the world’s Jewish population. That’s about 6 million faithful scattered across the country, the concentration being in New York. If you don’t live in a place with a strong Jewish presence, you may have experienced a hard time finding “The One”. Fortunately, there’s the advent of the Internet, and with it, online dating sites.

As this segment develops, more and more sites tend to cater to a niche market. Jewish dating sites outnumber those of any other ethnicity, so you have you have a lot of options on the menu. Arguably the most popular Jewish dating site today is JDate.com. It has its own billboard on Times Square in New York and has a membership of over half a million Jewish singles. With that many prospects, you’re bound to find more than a few interesting people. What’s more, the membership continues to grow with 15,000 people signing up every month.

If you’re new to the online dating scene, you can try filling up a free profile. This will be searchable in their database for other singles to browse. You can also browse other profiles and send little teasers to any member. However, to engage in longer conversations such as chat and private messaging, you will have to upgrade to the paid membership. The monthly fee is reasonable for all the perks that you’ll be getting.

And so the hunt begins. There used to be a stigma that went along with online dating, but that is slowly dissipating. People have grown to accept the Internet as just another venue like clubs and parties, where you can meet a potential mate. And as with more traditional methods, it doesn’t offer a 100% guarantee of success. Meeting that one special person doesn’t happen overnight, but if you meet more people, the odds of finding “The One” become that much higher.

So what are you waiting for? Go out there and try it out now.

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.

What is a dating relationship like for a Jewish teenager?

Oh, to be young and foolish – everybody remembers what it’s like to be a teenager. For some, it makes them laugh, and for others, it makes them cringe. Such are the extremes one goes through during the time called puberty. But how is it today for the younger Jewish generation?

American Jewish teens have it easy. They did not experience the atrocities of the past World Wars. Terms such as Holocaust, anti-semitism, pogrom and the like are abstract concepts to them, unlike their parents and grandparents who knew these things as harsh realities. The good thing is that young Jews still view their history as important, in fact even more so than traditions and religious activities.

Most Jewish children’s involvement in Jewish studies steadily decline after the age of 13. At this time, secular schooling takes precedence, as well as an increasingly active social life. It was found out that teenage dating patterns are affected primarily by their community and upbringing. Jewish teens are more likely to date Jews like themselves if they live in a place where there is a strong Jewish presence. So it seems they prefer their own kind, but circumstances have to help it along.

Parental influence also plays a key role. If parents encourage their children to date and eventually marry a Jew, they’ll consider it more than those who are left to decide for themselves. Their choice of friends has a great impact as well. Those that have very close Jewish friends tend to think it’s more important to date within the faith than those who have mostly non-Jewish friends.

Jewish families place a premium on education, and so the children experience greater pressure to excel. It was also found that by 12th grade, 80% of Jews have part-time jobs to augment their school allowance. This may place a strain on any dating activity they might have by cutting their free time considerably.

American Jews have been integrated so tightly in the dominant culture that the teenage lives of young Jews don’t have that much difference with that of their peers. But within that framework young Jews are still striving, consciously or unconsciously, to maintain their ethnic identity.