I am doing all the reading I can about her culture because I’m totally afraid of inserting my foot in my mouth. I don’t want to say or do something that will offend her. I want to treat her like I do any other woman, with respect. She is so different than any other woman that I have dated. I want to make sure I show her a good time. Can you give me any helpful Jewish dating advice?
You need to avoid two things: religion and politics. I’m not saying you should be religiously ignorant, I think it’s great you are studying her culture. What I’m saying is don’t think that she’s all about what you read about her culture and don’t think that she’s all about religion. Let her take the lead with religion. If she talks about it, go for it, but don’t you constantly be bringing it up. Just focus on showing her a great time.
The second subject you need to avoid is politics. Among Israelis politics is a real area of dispute to the point of violence occasionally. Israelis are very sensitive to politics. If you meet her family and her dad tries to lure you into a political discussion (as Israeli fathers often do in order to feel you out), side step. Dodge and weave.
The worst thing you can do is to grab a Jewish joke from the Internet. You can’t even crack an innocent joke with most Israelis. Also, don’t mention the word Arab.
Now younger people are less into politics and less sensitive in this area but watch out for her parents.
Usually you want to ask a lot of general questions to keep a fun and light conversation.

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