Christian Dating A Jew
JDate is a Jewish dating site, but it was created by the same team that built Christian Mingle, so its faithful following respects all religious views, including Christian beliefs. Our experts estimate that about 90% of JDate members are Jewish singles, and the other 10% are Christian singles, Muslim singles, or atheist singles seeking a Jewish. Dating and marriage are different things for Jewish dating. You do have a right to start courting and dating, but if something is making you think the relationship won't develop, your intuition might be right. Understanding who you are and what you need is among the crucial things. But during a dating dry spell that’s longer (and dryer) than Moses’s 40 days of wandering in the desert, I agreed when The Bold Italic asked me to check out some popular religious dating apps and sites. So I spent a month on JSwipe, dharmaMatch, Atheist Passions and Christian Mingle. JDate is a dating site for Jewish singles, but it was founded by the Spark Network company, which started Christian Mingle, so it is open to religious people of all stripes. The JDate network welcomes anyone who wants to date and marry Jewish singles, and that includes Christian men and women seeking interreligious relationships.
Anne Hathaway, Drew Barrymore and now Rihanna better watch their backs. They’ve been snatching all the quality Jewish men, and the Rebeccas and Rachels of the world (okay, maybe just Long Island) aren’t going to have it.
What do these women know, that these celebrity women are finally catching onto? Jewish men make the best husbands.
There are many reasons swarms of girls flock to these Stars of David like lox on bagels. For one, they are the 'chosen people.'
For another, once they do reach a socially acceptable level of maturity, they blossom into really successful individuals (I’m specifically referring to the ones that don’t eventually enter into politics or money laundering).
They are diligent and dedicated guys whose compassion and patience are rare finds in most men. Marrying a Jewish guy is like winning the lucky sperm lottery, and it pays off in the form of devotion and hard-to-pronounce last names daily. What they lack in stature, they make up for in good character and fun holidays.
I’m not biased because I’ve been wading in this Dead Sea of candidates for my entire lifetime -- I’m actually quite tired of it. I’m knowledgeable on the subject and I can appreciate a solid Jewish man when I meet him (Why do you think I’m out for AnneHathaway’s blood all the time?).
But above all, Jewish men happen to make excellent boyfriends and even better husbands.
Perhaps due to their borderline questionable attachment to their invasive Jewish mothers (no judgment: I have one and will become one), they understand and value treating a lady right, especially someone they love.
They’re committed, good-hearted and easily whipped when the right vagina comes along. Jewish boys are here to remind us that the nuclear family living in the dream house with the white picket fence and mezuzahs on the door can and does exist.
There’s a reason 'the good girl gone bad' has decided to go good again. Here’s how Jewish men make great husbands:
Commitment
Maybe it’s the fact that they attended Hebrew School for the better part of their adolescence or their undying 'frat' mentality (they are still following the 10 Commandments, after all), but these guys are highly dedicated people.
For this reason, they are likely to stay faithful and remain attached to you. When they give you their word, especially in the case of betrothment, they wholeheartedly mean it.
The 'Jewish Mom' Complex
There’s only one other woman in this world that a Jewish man will be so supremely devoted to: his mother. Not only did she raise him right, Mom also brought him up to cherish a lady -- chief among them being her.
Drake didn’t become such a softie on his own. On Shabbat, his mother definitely warned him not to pound the kosher breast meat because that is like cheating on your girlfriend (see what we did there?).
So you better love your future mother-in-law’s taste because she’s totally helping him choose your birthday present.
Appreciation for family and culture
This is kind of a major quality for the person you’re going to marry. Jewish guys have been fasting on Yom Kippur and lighting the Menorah way before their balls dropped and they fell for you.
They gratify in tradition, especially ones that involve family and good food, which is something special in an increasingly disconnected world. If you want to feel a part of a heritage bigger than yourself, you’ll be in welcoming company.
Vacation days
Jewish boys learned early on, from years at sleep-away camp, that summers are meant to be spent elsewhere and anything by the water will more than suffice.
They are well-trained in resort sports like golf and tennis, so you better be the trophy they’ve been working towards.
No physical fighting
After enduring Chris Brown, Rihanna switched to Drake because she knew that Jewish men don’t and can’t fight (unless you consider name-calling and ducking a form of self-defense).
The closest they’ve come to throwing a punch is mixing their bottle-service drinks with Kool-Aid.
Good-hearted
Their Bar Mitzvahs taught them the value of doing good deeds (or “tzedakah' -- see, you’re learning fast!). Their small circle taught them the importance of keeping a secret between you two.
And their love of bagels, lox and Jew food means they won’t mind your smelly breath in the morning. These men earn the moniker, “NJB” (nice Jewish boys).
Solid futures and careers
Maybe it’s because we’ve been screwed in the past, but Jewish men were always taught to keep an eye on the future.
Generally speaking, they value a high-power career (think lawyer, doctor, finance, entrepreneur) and are self-motivated enough to obtain it, if only because they desperately want the bragging rights.
They maintain steady and well-paying jobs (and if they don’t, their families do) and they like to share that wealth if it brings their loved ones happiness. Plus, you’ll churn out more Ph.D-earning babies, so you’ll be in good hands when your hubby retires later on.
Hairy
Sometimes I wonder which came first for me: my obsession with hairy men or my dating experiences with furry Jewish guys.
Either way, Judaic descendants happen to be some of the most gloriously hairy specimens around (just look at their curly payot, not an easy feat!). Grab onto their chest hair and don’t let go.
Mensch
Yiddish for a person that demonstrates integrity and humanity, being a mensch means embodying that rare mix of kindness, sweetness and humility.
Your Jewish hubby will take care of you if you take care of him in return.
Now go off, young flower, into the male Judaic world full of its own brand of geography and Jordans. You wouldn’t dig into the challah without saying the bracha first, now would you?
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A few weeks ago, Elite Daily brought you The 23 Qualities Your Jewish Husband Must Possess. It was well-received by all, obviously.
But we’re not greedy. We Rachel Weisz's and Natalie Portman's of the world know that in order to snag an Adam Brody or Jake Gyllenhall -- AKA a Torah-reading, vacation-loving and reasonably tall Jewish husband -- we must also deliver the goods.
And so we do.
In fact, from the shtetl, to the ghetto, to right here in New York City, we’ve devoted our lives to it, having watched our mothers do exactly the same. While every man is presumably looking for different qualities in his wife, we possess outstanding ones that any sane man should want.
Our challah plaiting skills are exemplary. Our ability to drive 4x4’s and park them horrendously is commendable, and we’re more than willing to hold charity events in our homes. (With advance notice and a little cajoling, of course, because we’re independent, busy people, too.)
Behold: all the reasons why Jewish girls make the best wives.
1. They make the best food.
Sorry to start with the obvious, but it’s got to be stated. A Jewish wife’s chicken soup is as miraculous as the parting of the Red Sea and as delicious as Mannah from heaven.
She learned it from her mom, who learned it from her Bubba, and so on, until you have a soothing concoction that not only resembles your childhood, but is warm, filling and able to cure almost any ailment, from the flu to a headache.
And it doesn’t just end there. Your wife will keep you happy and well-fed with home baked rugelach’s, roast potatoes and fresh Challah. Nothing says Ayshet Chayil like her ability to lovingly prepare a Seder plate.
2. You will never need to make a decision again.
So sit back, relax and enjoy life. Don’t think this means Jewish women are controlling. Your wife is just highly efficient and on top of everything, from remembering your mom’s birthday to telling you when your car is due for an MOT.
Her diary is your diary, her organizational skills are your organizational skills. Enjoy a life of leisure, as your wife tells you where, what and when you will be vacationing every year for the rest of your lives.
3. Jewish wives are incredibly devoted to their husbands.
That’s right, you’re her constant number one... which she's happy to prove, by calling to 'check in' 300 times a day. She’ll always champion your cause and she’ll always be right there supporting you in whatever you need.
She excels at social networking, and you are cast in a glowing light because of her. Hey, every good Patriarch was married to a great Matriarch.
4. She’s ambitious for you.
She truly cares about your happiness and overall success. So, you won't face nagging when you come home late from a business dinner (but I can't promise you won't be guilt-tripped; she IS a Jewish wife after all.)
She’s always on her best behavior at company events, to ensure you get the recognition you deserve and achieve your full potential.
Honestly, if Moses had just sent his wife, she would have charmed Pharaoh into giving the Jews freedom wayyy earlier. #letherpeoplego
5. She keeps herself in shape.
Much like the 10 Commandments, she treats trips to the gym, spa and hairdresser as things to simply live by. Unfortunately, you may get fatter and balder with age and her cooking, but she appears to age backwards.
With every Jewish couple I know, the question is generally, 'How did he get her?'
Her body is as hairless as you are hairy. What we lack in naturally skinny thighs, we make up for in effort and abusing your Amex to physically enhance ourselves.
6. She knows having sex is a Mitzvah.
Yes. On EVERY Shabbat and some festivals too.
She's also turned on by a man who can lay Tefillin and say Kiddush, so brush up.
7. Her Jew-dar is spot on.
Yes, you may be better at the stock market than she is (Bull and bear what?), but can you tell by one quick glance under your oversized sunglasses, which family sunbathing by the pool is Jewish?
Because she can, and she'll ensure you're drinking Manischewitz with the new Jews before you've even noticed his oversized Chai necklace. L'Chaim!
If it weren't for her, you would have literally no friends. Know that if you get divorced (God forbid), they all side with her.
8. She will idolize your sons for you.
In the same way as your mom made it abundantly clear you were attractive, smart and adorable, your wife will be sure to pour as much love and devotion onto your sons. And daughters, but really, it’s the sons she’ll be telling are too good for every woman who comes their way.
9. She gets your humor.
And not many people do, so you should really be grateful that she laughs at your jokes, despite having heard them a hundred times, and understands all your cultural references.
Baruch Hashem, such is the beauty of marrying within the tribe.
10. By virtue of her wanting to look good, she makes sure you do too.
Your suits are always magically dry cleaned, your Ralph Lauren socks folded into balls and put away, your shirts wrinkle-free and freshly starched.
OK, she may not actually do it herself. But she ensures it all runs smoothly, and it's not something you ever need to think about.
11. Your home is always immaculate.
Again, she may not be the one personally plumping the cushions and sweeping under the bed. But she’ll hire the perfect person to do just that, and your home life is organized, functional and easy.
12. She always includes your family.
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Your Jewish wife is completely obsessed with her own family, and when she’s not at lunch with them, she's on the phone to them. But this has significant advantages for you because family gatherings are a huge, fun affair where both your families come together regularly.
She creates a warm family environment where your family is always more than welcome to hang out, and you love her for it.
13. She loves to chat.
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Meaning, she’s interested in all the minutia of your day, including who you were in the elevator with, who you heard was getting married and what you had for lunch. This may get annoying, but you can’t say she doesn’t care.
14. Yay, all your kids will be Jewish.
In Judaism, the bloodline follows the mother. By virtue of you marrying and procreating with her, you are contributing to expanding the Jewish religion.
Given that there are only 13.7 million Jews worldwide (I know, it feels like they're all on the Upper West Side), this is a serious Mitzvah.
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You mensch.