by Rebecca Honig Friedman

YoYenta muses on the new Jewish mother: “While we’re still perceived as ‘pushy,’ I think the current stereotype of the Jewish mother is a Lexus SUV-driving gym addict with fabulous nails rather than a rugalach-pushing immigrant.”

Rabbi’s Wife asks a good question: “why is ‘mamma’s boy’ an insult, while ‘daddy’s girl’ is sweet?

Yutopia gives tips for online Jewish dating, and (on a not unrelated note) offers a comprehensive critique of the OU’s negiah.org abstinence curriculum.

Just as the OU’s jumping on the abstinence bandwagon, the U.S. government may be jumping off. Feministing’s got the scoop.

SephardiLady’s got lots to say about education in the 3 R’s (Reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmetic) for Orthodox girls. Namely, that they should have some.
FailedMessiah posts a Ynet article about a woman whose conversion was deemed invalid 15 years and two children later. Nice.

Fetch Me My Axe has a video roundup of feminism on YouTube. [Hat tip: Feministing]

saltyfemme offers a salty Monday roundup, including some links about the state of feminism.

Tamar Eden makes doing mitzvot easy. Thanks!

Jew and the Carrot has ideas for creative bridal showers.

Kosher Blog links to an online directory of online retailers who carry kosher products.

AJL’s Yada Blog alerts us to Sarah Silverman’s presence on the cover of Maxim. Just proves a Jewess can make all the fart jokes she wants and still be considered hot.

Posted on May 17th, 2007 Filed under: Uncategorized |