Wednesday, February 1st at 7pm | Jewish Learning Centre
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Get ready for an evening of fun, inspiration and laughter as we watch a documentary about matchmaking that is sure to inspire and entertain. |
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Dinner will be prepared at our brand new kosher kitchen using the freshest ingredients. See full dinner menu here. Plus, enjoy a piping hot soup bar that will warm your winter spirits. |
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Match and Marry Documentry
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match... A fresh look into the tradition of matchmaking that dates back thousands of years. The documentary features tales, anecdotes and surprises of matchmaking, dating and marriage in the Orthodox Jewish community!
Did you ever wonder about the romantic life of your ancestors in Eastern Europe and their approach to marriage?
Undoubtedly, they had little say in choosing their life partner, as matchmaking was the norm in the villages or shtetls where they were born. This film offers a fresh look into this ancient tradition, as the arduous task of matchmaking, dating back a thousand years, is explored and integrated into modern times. Director Suzannah Warlick, examines the philosophy of marriage and the roles of men and women within Orthodox communities in the 21st century.
Filmed mainly in Brooklyn and Manhattan, this documentary gives you a glimps into the matchmaking, dating, and marriage in these tightly-knit worlds. Although the focus is on Jewish culture, the messages are universal. Sure to be an enjoyable, entertaining, and educational experience. 50 min.
“Match and Marry is a charming mosaic of the many issues involved in finding that special someone, and how to make it work from there on in.” - The Jewish Press, June 22, 2007
For more information, please visit www.matchandmarry.com.