Jewish Matchmaking

This is an entertaining series and hope we can a get a second one.

Certainly, the star of the show is the matchmaker.

More or less all the participants appear to have been raised to adhere to a strict religious code in varying degrees of dogma.

It is quite an eye opener to learn how dependent and subservient they all are to their belief system engineered by parents and others who must be obeyed.

A lot of those taking part are self-centered and spoilt and in reality ought to have a high level of intelligence yet seem to have been completely brain washed into following a strict regime of very strange and some would say ludicrous customs that make no sense and are joyless.

But of course, it's said to be a religion, but some might say more a 'cult'.

However: still an interesting show and we need another part to reveal what happened to all those taking part!

7/10.

The participants couldn't be better; so genuine, nice, funny, charming, caring, and quirky. I really wanted each person to find their "perfect" person. Especially the older ones, as I can only imaging how much smaller the dating pool is for people who are over 40. I was extremely excited for the few people who made great connections and could see them working out in terms of forming romantic relationships. There were no updates, which was a little disappointing, however it did not take away from the show because I think ultimately they would have gained friendship. The matches or potential matches were incredibly respectful and kind to one another, which is really refreshing for reality love t.v.

Aleeza is more than caring and compassionate and insightful; she rightly understands that a lot of ppl who remain single need to adjust their approach to dating or their worldview in some way...IF they want to not only get married, but as she says, make a marriage work. The segment with her and her family is the most authentic bit of the entire series, and gives away her qualifications as a shadchanit. That said the producers do not let us see that, as there is no follow through months later on any of the couples. I was shocked that the repugnantly arrogant dude in LA living with his parents whose only demand was that she be a blonde blue-eyed 10 (while being a Moroccan, Hebrew-speaking Israeli - even his friends pointed out his lack of logic), the never-Kansas-girl and the 51 yo eccentric Chicagoan seemed most likely to have really matched. If these 3 worked out, then Aleeza can find a match for ANYONE. Get her better production for S2 - and we'll be watching.

The first and second episodes have pretty obnoxious, reality-show type people who are very superficial and self-centered.

However, in the later episodes of the show you do see more "normal" people with truer intentions and more interesting back stories, not just young instagram-type people from LA or Miami. I really did connect with some of the characters in the later episodes and found myself wishing them success.

Aleeza is so wonderful, positive, and humble - a complete opposite of Sima Auntie from Indian matchmaking. The show ends on a very beautiful note with a positive message. I recommend the show!

Translation: "we" will do what *I* want. Some good lessons here on what not to look for in a partner. When something horrible happens during your marriage do you think it's going to matter whether your partner is cute or has blue eyes? Hopefully you will want, and be, a partner who helps the other one to get through the problem And come through it stronger than you were before. Has another reviewer said this is about the same level as Indian matchmaking, spoiled kids who never learned about compromise, selflessness, etc. They seem to be sincere in wanting to get married, just completely clueless on what that involves.