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We saw that Jewish marriage is the essential life-long pathway for individuals to reach their ultimate potential. In this context we can now approach dating and pre-marital relationships. From a Jewish perspective, dating is not a recreational sport; it is reserved solely for those mature and serious enough to be looking for their life-long partner. Of course it can be fun. But whether you’re 20 or 90, the fun is merely part of the means towards reaching the goal – marriage.  \nWith an understanding of soul mates, a working model of love, and the goal of marriage in mind, dating takes on a whole new look. In this class we will explore the male-female relationship and how Jewish guidelines in this sphere shape how dating can become more meaningful and fulfilling. We will also gain insight and tools to help discover and marry one’s ezer k’negdo – soul mate. In doing so, we will explore the following questions:  \n􀁛 What is Judaism’s attitude toward sexual desire?  \n􀁛 What stance does Judaism take on intimate physical relationships before marriage?  \n􀁛 How can we best maintain our objectivity and avoid the emotional turmoil of dating?  \n􀁛 How can we prepare ourselves to date for marriage?  \n1 Jewish Lifecycle  \nDating Jewish style – the search fora soul Mate  \nClass Outline:  \nIntroduction. What are You Dating For?  \nSection I. The Nuclear Power of Desire  \nPart A. The Ultimate Purpose of Desire – To Reveal God’s Unity Part B. For Better or Worse  \nPart C. Desire is Holy  \nPart D. What You Lose, What You Gain  \nPart E. Can I Take it for a Test-Drive?  \nSection II. Fragile: Do Not Touch  \nPart A. Protecting the Commitment  \nPart B. Maintaining Objectivity  \nPart C. Keeping it Special  \nPart D. Fostering the Spiritual Side  \nSection III. Preparing to Date for Marriage  \nPart A. Preface to Dating – Who am I?  \nPart B. Wanted: My Soul Mate  \nPart C. Keep Your Eye on the Ball  \nPart D. Physical Attraction a Must  \nPart E. Being Realistic  \nPart F: How Do I Know When it’s Right?  \nIntrOduCtIOn. what are you Dating for?  \nRecently my mother asked me to clarify what I meant when I said I was dating someone, versus when I was hooking up with someone, versus when I was seeing someone. And I had trouble answering her because the many options overlap and blur in my mind. But at one point, four years ago, I had a boyfriend. And I know he was my boyfriend because he said, “I want you to be my girlfriend,” and I said,“O.K.”  \nHe and I dated for over a year, and when we broke up I thought my angsty heart was going to spit itself right up out of my sore throat. 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