You make a valid point but i don’t see it as “ethnically” jewish or “religiously” Jewish – Jews are more complex beings, rather an amalgamation of many things; religious, cultural, ethical etc etc

In a society which consistently seeks to adhere to political correctness, It is very easy to criticize media and its portrayal of Jewish women. However, it is much more difficult to seek the reasons for the existence of these stereotypes. Unfortunately her behavior is very consistent with what I see on a daily basis. However, it is extremely important to distinguish that I see this behavior for more often in communities where people characterize themselves as “ethnically” jewish as opposed to “religiously” Jewish.

In actuality, Sussie’s behavior is typical of Jews who have lost their religious identity and replaced it with a strong belief in the self, status and entitlement which are prevalent today in the major cities and in communities which are less religious. I am neither religious nor married but the overall charecteristics are very obvious to me. They are extremely exposed in circles where the individuals are surrounded by others that feed into this behavior and allow it to propogate. Larry is probably more self absorbed than Sussie. However, Sussies strong sense of entitlement emanate from successive generations of women who live off the hard work of their Jewish husbands and expect it to continue while they berate their husbands. This entitlement coupled with minimal Jewish education and minimal emphasis on Jewish values has created a society of Jewish women whose behavior has been left unchecked. There virtuous and noble grandmothers would be turning in their grave to see how their daughters are behaving today.

I can appreciate the comments made by the Rabbi and its reference to the Torah but it is disconnected to what is happening on the ground.

I also failed to mention that the negative Jewish stereotype is countered by Rena Sofer portrayal as Rachel Rose as positive Jewish character but I don’t think this takes away from the thesis of my article which I uphold.

Give a limited word count I have to be brief – if you take a look at my book you will see that I deal with the story in greater scope.

I appreciate your question and respect your opinion.

Best,
Simcha

It is exactly that experience that made me so thankful to be a Jewish woman, and potentially a wife and mother. Baruch Hashem, I went back to Israel and studied full-time at She’arim, Har Nof, Jerusalem, and the rest is history. I am now, Baruch Hashem, a wife, mother, and Orthodox. My home is always open for people who need a meal, both Orthodox and Non-Orthodox men and women. I want them to experience what I had ten years earlier at a Shabbos meal in Tsfat.

I hope your article will reach the unreachable and open their eyes to the Jewish mothers and wives that speak without shouting, do without expecting, and give without taking. Jewish women have a lot to be proud of (Esther, Sarah, Rachel, Rivkah, etc.) It’s right there in your DNA, after all, the Jewish people “are a light unto the nations”.

As we embark upon Passover, the most celebrated Jewish holiday,Jewish families should remove the (Chametz) dough from their homes and consume only unleavened dough (Matzah) for eight days. Yes, it is flat, but the spiritual benefits are bountiful. How can this be possible? In a post from chabad.org, the signifiganceof eating Matzah on Passover is because, “The characteristic of leavened dough (Chametz) is that it rises and swells, symbolizing pride and boastfulness. A Matzah, on the other hand, is thin and flat, suggesting meekness and humility. Passover teaches us that Chametz – arrogance – is the very antithesis of the ideal of Torah”.

As we bite into our Hillel sandwiches and devour the Afikomen this Passover, let’s remember where we came from and how we were brought out of our enslavement. Let’s free ourselves from Jewish stereotypes in the media, and the world will recognize our true essence.