#42 Denying that they are White

If you ask a Non Jew “What are you?” the likely response will be something like “I’m American,” or “I’m British.” On the other hand, if you ask a Jewish Young Adult the same question, the response will undoubtedly be “I’m Jewish” regardless of their nationality. In addition, if you ask a Non Jew about [...]

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#41 Romanticizing the IDF

(idea submitted by Megan R.)
Most Jewish Young Adults meet their first Israeli soldiers at Jewish summer camp where these ambassadors for their small nation are the gentlemen with whom every young Jewess wanted to have, or had, sex. If one’s Jewish summer camp was unfortunate enough to lack military escort, the JYA probably met their [...]

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#40 Being Attracted to Neurotic People

(idea submitted by Becca B.)
One of the quirks in the dating world of Jewish Young Adults is the transparent hypocrisy between what JYA’s claim they want, and the relationships they ultimately pursue. Frequently JYAs will adamantly state that they want to date Non-Stereotypical Jews, but in reality they find themselves returning to the same type [...]

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#39 Bragging about Natalie Portman’s “Israeliness”

(idea submitted and written by Ben S.)
A perpetual screen favorite of Jewish Young Adults, actress Natalie Portman, has appeared in “Star Wars Episodes I-III,” “V for Vendetta” and JYA darling “Garden State” (written, directed and starring pseudo-JYA-hero Zach Braff, whose entire oeuvre promulgates the notion that unattractive, irritating men will and should always score with [...]

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#38 Using Jewish Guilt on Non Jews

(idea submitted and written by Shayna D.)

“Jewish Guilt” is a chronic condition for many Jewish Young Adults which manifests in several significant ways.
The most prevalent kind of guilt is endogenous, and is cyclical within Jewish communities. This guilt was not created ex nihilo, but rather has its roots in the JYA’s relationship with his [...]

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