Anonymous
Post 05/08/2023 11:42     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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
Post 05/08/2023 10:48     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
Anonymous wrote:
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
Post 05/08/2023 10:44     Subject: Re:Jewish Matchmaking
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
Post 05/08/2023 10:40     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
Anonymous wrote:
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.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2023 05:57     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
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
Post 05/07/2023 20:41     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
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.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 20:40     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
Just started watching this and also find it a little boring.It’s funny how they try to not look at the camera but do!
I think that Harmonie is wearing green contact lens, they just don’t look natural.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 20:31     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
Anonymous wrote:
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?


I don’t think Indians all consider themselves the same
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 20:28     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
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?
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 19:05     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
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.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 17:00     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
Anonymous wrote:
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.


Right. That makes sense. I thought he was seriously punching above his weight. He was not a physically attractive man on any level. No muscle tone, bad posture, the head of a horse and teeth to match.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 16:59     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
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.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 16:58     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
Anonymous wrote:I’m Jewish nd I didn’t even realize there were that many practicing Jews who are this self centered and into sex. I think Ari and Harmonie should date, it’s their best shot at happiness. I also keep wondering if the matchmaker is wearing a wig. I liked Dani with Hawaiian Dani, they should get married and live in LA as a compromise.


Yes she is wearing a well fitting, well dressed wig. She is practicing Orthodox. She said this.
It's a shame about the wig in a way though, because those photos of her as a young woman with all that gorgeous curly hair!
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 16:47     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
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.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 14:51     Subject: Jewish Matchmaking
I’m Jewish nd I didn’t even realize there were that many practicing Jews who are this self centered and into sex. I think Ari and Harmonie should date, it’s their best shot at happiness. I also keep wondering if the matchmaker is wearing a wig. I liked Dani with Hawaiian Dani, they should get married and live in LA as a compromise.