#37 Dating Non-Stereotypical Jews

Ever since the concept of Jewish Dating has been invented, there has always been a distinct pecking order, or preference ranking for potential mates. Back in the shtetl of the mid 19th century, the most coveted dating prize was the son or daughter of a Rabbi, followed by professional tradesmen like a watch-maker or cobbler, [...]

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#36 Discovering “New” Jews

When chronicling the unique characteristics of any social group, there are different categories of traits that can be addressed. One such category can best be described as “Hobbies” or “Pastimes”. These include activities that are pursued purely for pleasure, relaxation, or amusement, as opposed to occupations, obligations, or responsibilities. Within the Jewish Young Adult community, [...]

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#35 Dramatizing the Probability of Dying Alone

Young Adults in general are prone to break-ups and bachelorhood. Whatever the reason, be it a fear of settling down, a desire to find something better, or simply shpilkes, the reality of potentially ending relationships, or never finding one to begin with, is an every day risk for people in their twenties and thirties. Even [...]

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#34 Eastern Europe Revivalism

There are certain idiosyncrasies of Jewish Young Adults that withstand the test of time, like their need to not act like their mothers, and then there are idiosyncrasies that are temporary or trendy. One of the more recent fleeting interests of JYAs is their fascination with Eastern Europe. Like other trends, Eastern Europe Revivalism [...]

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#33 Appropriating Buddhism

While Buddhism has been popular in the West for quite some time, it must be noted that it was Jews who were the trendsetters of its importation. Specifically, Allen Ginsberg and his beat cohort became enamored of Zen Buddhism after WWII and all their individualist non-conformist friends fell into lockstep with the new movement. Following [...]

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