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Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix jemerman May 19, 2023 Arts and Culture Image As someone who mostly steers clear of reality television in favor of more premium (read: snobbier) fare, I was a little hesitant to check out Netflix’s new reality series, "Jewish Matchmaking."
Together At Sinai: Four Conversion Stories jemerman May 18, 2023 Introduction to Judaism Image On Shavuot, many of us study the Book of Ruth. Lauded by Rabbinic tradition as a righteous convert, Ruth’s story continues to resonate with the experiences of many Jews-by-choice today.