I was a cheerleader my freshman year in college. Looking back, it seems like the antithesis of Jewish ideas of womanhood - totally based on appearance, status, and attention. But at the time, it was a lot of fun. I think my first boyfriend was thrilled to find someone who was Jewish (we attended synagogue together) AND a cheerleader.
My husband also liked the fact that I was a cheerleader. It definitely has a certain appeal - you are perceived as athletic, outgoing, energetic, loyal, etc. But of course, he would never let our daughter do it!
I was a cheerleader my freshman year in college. Looking back, it seems like the antithesis of Jewish ideas of womanhood - totally based on appearance, status, and attention. But at the time, it was a lot of fun. I think my first boyfriend was thrilled to find someone who was Jewish (we attended synagogue together) AND a cheerleader.
My husband also liked the fact that I was a cheerleader. It definitely has a certain appeal - you are perceived as athletic, outgoing, energetic, loyal, etc. But of course, he would never let our daughter do it!