A New Theory on Interfaith Dating  Although Valentine’s Day is
not a Jewish holiday, it is celebrated in one way or another by
many. For this reason, JTA columnist Edmon J. Rodman wrote a
Valentines Day article offering an explanation as to why so many
in the Jewish community date and marry people of other religious
backgrounds. Jewish people, it seems, are just too darn
attractive. Jewish actors were recently named to the top of two
different “desirability” lists (Emmanuelle Chriqui in Askmen.com
and Jake Gyllenhaal in People Magazine), and our history is
filled with stories of irrepressible urges towards Jews
(Potiphar and Joseph, King Ahasuerus and Esther).  Rodman argues
it’s not just about physical attraction, though. The fact that
Jewish culture puts such a high standard on education,
generosity, and charity could also be what attracts people to
us. “Giving freely — not just with money, but with emotions,
actions and words — that’s what I think is fanning the flames,”
he writes. While much of the articl