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Dare To Date: 5 Important Things To Know About Rejection In Dating

Editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:02:07 +0000

Rejection, however, is par for the course when it comes to dating since most dates probably won't end in marriage. So, it's best to develop a healthy context about rejection in order to ensure it doesn’t stop you from finding love. Here are 5 important tips to help you do just that.

Waterloo Waterlooplein

Editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:03:00 +0000

On June 18, 1815, Napoleon and his armies were defeated by the Seventh Coalition, an alliance of British and European forces.

Something Extra In Your Lettuce?

Editor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:05:00 +0000

Here’s a delicious sounding salad: romaine lettuce, spinach, cauliflower, red onion, red cabbage, chickpeas and strawberries.

The Importance of Dad

Editor — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:05:00 +0000

In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic Treat on the importance of a father.

Excuse Me, Is It Possible…

Editor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:05:00 +0000

“Don’t be chutzpadik” is the modern Hebrew equivalent of the classic American parenting admonition: “Don’t be fresh!” and “Don’t talk back!” The challenges of parenting have always included the art of balancing a relationship with one’s child while maintaining the proper amount of warmth and discipline. This is especially true during the “know-it-all-years,” when a child is most prone to contradict his/her parents.

Dating Is In The Details: Why Little Touches Go A Long Way

Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:06:38 +0000

I was at my college reunion this past weekend, reminiscing about how many hills we had to climb to get to class, how many hours we spent sleeping on the desk in the library (which my mom never seemed to understand), and how many pecan pies we stole from the dining hall (my answer: one). Ah… the good ol’ college days.

Not For Pride

Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:05:00 +0000

The sayings of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) often capture the ethic of the oral law. They not only offer an insight into the minds of the great rabbis of the Talmud, but provide advice that can be applied to normal life in every era.

Do You Kiss (Hello) On The First Date?

Editor — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:49:50 +0000

Dear Rachel,

I have my first JDate at the end of the week (after only signing up 3 days earlier than the guy asked me out)! However, I'm curious about what's an appropriate greeting? A hug? A kiss on the cheek? Or just a simple handshake?

No Cheeseburgers

Editor — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:05:00 +0000

Why don’t Jews eat meat and milk together? Because the Torah says: “Do not boil a kid in its mother’s milk” (Lo t'vashail g'di ba'cha'laiv eemo.) To the modern Jew, however, this phrase seems a far cry from mixing meat and milk.

The First Date Dance

Editor — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:42:32 +0000

Robin Rosenaur recounts the struggle of holding on to her faith in love through a long string of first dates!