Jewish Matchmaking

[Anonymous]

I binged the whole thing. I liked it! For a non-Jew, it was fascinating to see the varying levels of observance and how important it was to have them match up. Also there were some extremely attractive women!

I wish they would have found some more middle of the road types so maybe we would see an actual match that worked.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This show is as infuriating as Indian Matchmaking. So many characters introduced in the early episodes…and never heard from again. The super religious NYC woman went on three dates with one guy…and nothing else shown. I get they won’t all end up matched, but are we just not supposed to care about these people at all? Do none of them end up dating anyone? So annoying.

It was dissatisfying I agree. I want a follow up, an update on these "couples" or even just the individuals. I loved Stuart. "I'm 51. But my reading level is 56" haha.

I hated Stuart. Didn’t find him funny at all, or good looking.

True he was not physically attractive in any way. But I did find him funny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've watched the first two episodes so far and while it's pretty terrible, I'm probably going to keep watching only because i do like seeing these young people who are interested in marrying within Judaism. I'm Jewish, and when I was in my teens and 20's (I'm 51 now) my parents made it very very clear that they would not accept me marrying anyone who isn't jewish. I swore I wouldn't put my own kids under that pressure, and I stick to that, but it's nice to see these youngins who want it for themselves. I also just love seeing all these different versions of Judaism on my tv screen. I do worry though whether non-Jews who are watching are thinking that these people are idiots, and how this will lead to more stereotyping.

These people ARE idiots.

--another Jew

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Indian M was much better, here they seem to care more about your geography so they can show nice scenery than if you are actually trying to get married. They didn’t highlight the “level of Indian” nearly as much the way they keep making this one all about different levels of Judaism.

Perhaps because you're either Indian or you're not?

That's really not how that works, and you're missing the nuances. Watch more closely. The Indian Matchmaker even says to one guy "why do you need her to be Brahmin?" Those comments come often, or discussions about being Gujarati, speaking Hindi, etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Indian M was much better, here they seem to care more about your geography so they can show nice scenery than if you are actually trying to get married. They didn’t highlight the “level of Indian” nearly as much the way they keep making this one all about different levels of Judaism.

Perhaps because you're either Indian or you're not?

That's really not how that works, and you're missing the nuances. Watch more closely. The Indian Matchmaker even says to one guy "why do you need her to be Brahmin?" Those comments come often, or discussions about being Gujarati, speaking Hindi, etc.

Oh ok I see the parallel now you give an example. Zero interest in the Indian Matchmaking show, however.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This show is as infuriating as Indian Matchmaking. So many characters introduced in the early episodes…and never heard from again. The super religious NYC woman went on three dates with one guy…and nothing else shown. I get they won’t all end up matched, but are we just not supposed to care about these people at all? Do none of them end up dating anyone? So annoying.

It was dissatisfying I agree. I want a follow up, an update on these "couples" or even just the individuals. I loved Stuart. "I'm 51. But my reading level is 56" haha.

I hated Stuart. Didn’t find him funny at all, or good looking.

True he was not physically attractive in any way. But I did find him funny.

I felt he went for really easy jokes, almost dad jokes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This show is as infuriating as Indian Matchmaking. So many characters introduced in the early episodes…and never heard from again. The super religious NYC woman went on three dates with one guy…and nothing else shown. I get they won’t all end up matched, but are we just not supposed to care about these people at all? Do none of them end up dating anyone? So annoying.

It was dissatisfying I agree. I want a follow up, an update on these "couples" or even just the individuals. I loved Stuart. "I'm 51. But my reading level is 56" haha.

I hated Stuart. Didn’t find him funny at all, or good looking.

True he was not physically attractive in any way. But I did find him funny.

I felt he went for really easy jokes, almost dad jokes.

You must have a very funny dad.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think he is gay. Ori.

I don’t think he’s gay. My Mom is Israeli. He’s a stereotype, but not of a gay man.

Also, he’s exceptionally insecure. That accent is greatly enhanced. No one comes as a child and retains an Israeli accent like that. Even if he speaks Hebrew at home.

I agree he is a stereotype. I also agree he is insecure. However I have Israeli cousins (they also live in LA!) whose kids speak with the same inflection/cadence.

The Israeli community in LA is pretty tight knit - ironically I suspect he needs to go outside of that community to find a match, but then his rule of “must live in LA” won’t be met. He will never meet anyone who satisfies his ridiculous criteria.

My favorite character is the matchmaker herself - I really like her and she seems 100 times more realistic than her clients.

[Anonymous]

They could have done a much better job of showing Jews of Color. That would have been an interesting aspect. The woman they selected to be representative was a nightmare. Her poor mom!

[Anonymous]

I like Aleeza way more than Sima. Aleeza has much better advice (date em til you hate em) than Sima (60-70% is acceptable) but the proof will e its when we find out if Jewish matchmaking has a better marriage record than Indian matchmaking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I binged the whole thing. I liked it! For a non-Jew, it was fascinating to see the varying levels of observance and how important it was to have them match up. Also there were some extremely attractive women!

I wish they would have found some more middle of the road types so maybe we would see an actual match that worked.

Extremely attractive ? Hyperbolic much ? I know some of you insist on living in a everybody-gets-a-trophy society but damn ! Slow down . At best, they're average and that's with all the hairbrushing , makeup and what not. 'Extremely attractive' they're not.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a few episodes in. Anyone else watching? Thoughts?

Harmonie is interesting, and I’m wondering if she’ll actually settle down. She says she wants to, but I think she likes the party lifestyle too much.

That sounds like a fun show. Jews usually do really well in marriage department. Almost every US president has a jewish son/daughter in-law. Most US jews are well off and good looking so makes sense.

You might have a point on the well-off argument but good looking ?????? I laughed out loud .

[Anonymous]

Diversity = Jews from outside NY/NJ I guess. Maybe they’ll hit Cincinnati or Memphis Jews up next season.

[Anonymous]

I'm not Jewish but as a minority immigrant, I can understand importance of race, religion, language and culture.

Its a good show, considering how good reality shows usually are. No better or worse than Indian Matchmaking or Bachelor's.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just started watching. I can’t with Ori and his whole “I only date beautiful women.” Gross.

It's understandable why Ori is single.