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By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Dating series reveals diverse community; has mature talk.
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Jewish Matchmaking
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What's the Story?
JEWISH MATCHMAKiNG is a reality series that follows Jewish matchmaker Eleeza Ben Shalom as she works with clients to find a spouse. Clients from places like Miami, Florida, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Jerusalem, Israel meet with Ben Shalom so she can understand what they are looking for in a partner and what their relationship goals are. Then she sends each one on a date (or two or three) with a potential match to see if they connect. Throughout it all, Jewish culture and customs associated with dating, relationships, and marriage, are briefly discussed.
Is It Any Good?
The voyeuristic reality series features men and women from different Jewish communities turning to the traditional practice of matchmaking to find a marriage partner. In Jewish Matchmaking, Eleeza Ben Shalom offers advice on how clients should think about the process, often inviting them to open their minds when it comes to the time it takes to establish a connection. As expected, not all her advice is heeded, and not all the matches are ideal, which creates the awkward dating moments one expects from these types of shows. Adding a little more interest are the details offered about the diverse ways Judaism is practiced, and the different dating and marriage rituals practiced in different Jewish communities.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the role of matchmakers in different cultures. Why do people turn to them when there are dating apps and other ways of finding potential partners? Are matchmakers always successful in finding them the right people?
What are some of the different Jewish communities and practices represented and discussed in Jewish Matchmaking? How these practices compare with those in non-Jewish communities?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 3, 2023
- Cast : Eleeza Ben Shalom
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
- TV rating :
- Last updated : June 30, 2023
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