EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 1H 4M
How Jewish Dating Rules Will Change Your Life
from edJEWcation · host edJEWcation
Do you know we have a Facebook Page now? Well we do and you can find it here- edJEWcation Facebook PageOn to the show…In honor of Valentine's Day, the edJEWcation crew tackles the big questions: What does Judaism really say about love and marriage? How do Jewish dating traditions actually work? And can you have a successful partnership while maintaining independence?The rabbi shares his own marriage story (spoiler: they got engaged after three weeks), explains why looking for perfection is a recipe for disaster, and breaks down the difference between lust, romantic love, and companionate love. CL challenges the Hollywood myth that your spouse needs to fulfill every single role in your life, while Jay keeps everyone honest about balancing independence with intimacy. From Talmudic wisdom about choosing partners to practical advice about not developing an "office wife," this episode offers refreshing perspectives on Jewish relationships that are equal parts traditional insight and modern realism. Whether you're single, dating, or been married for decades, this conversation will make you rethink what love really means and no, it's not just butterflies and Valentine's candy.
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Do you know we have a Facebook Page now? Well we do and you can find it here- edJEWcation Facebook PageOn to the show…In honor of Valentine's Day, the edJEWcation crew tackles the big questions: What does Judaism really say about love and marriage? How do Jewish dating traditions actually work? And can you have a successful partnership while maintaining independence?The rabbi shares his own marriage story (spoiler: they got engaged after three weeks), explains why looking for perfection is a recipe for disaster, and breaks down the difference between lust, romantic love, and companionate love. CL challenges the Hollywood myth that your spouse needs to fulfill every single role in your life, while Jay keeps everyone honest about balancing independence with intimacy. From Talmudic wisdom about choosing partners to practical advice about not developing an "office wife," this episode offers refreshing perspectives on Jewish relationships that are equal parts traditional insight and modern realism. Whether you're single, dating, or been married for decades, this conversation will make you rethink what love really means and no, it's not just butterflies and Valentine's candy.
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