I’m not sure how “Jewish†this is, other than I’m a Jewish girl writing for a Jewish blog, and that might have to be enough. I have this friend. I say friend because I’m not...
Author - arielle
He’s like the wind…
Good girls have a ‘thing’ for bad boys.  Danny Zuko, Johnny Castle, Maverick, and Wolverine … Edward Cullen for you younger girls out there… Writers create them, Actors embody them...
Date Profile: The Animal Abuser
Last night, I had a group date. It was a rough start, but had a satisfying ending. You could call it a win. Due to scheduling, it was the first time since we were introduced that I was able to see...
Date Profile: The American Self-Hating Jew
Oh Jdate – you’ve failed me in so many ways… As you may know, I am often frustrated by stereotypes… but I can’t help but note that I’ve met my first stereotypical...
Lesson 1: Don’t go Hiking Near Iranian Borders
One of my high school friends keeps me posted on the exciting goings-on of our fellow alumni. She’s amazingly connected like that – and she pays attention. Normally her updates revolve...
on having the last word
It happened at a congregational meeting of a conservative shul in Northeast Philly. I had recently become a Bat Mitzvah and my parents felt I was ready for the drama that can ensue at meetings like...