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That was awesome!!! I really want to hear more from Yael about what she thought of the matchmaker! Sorry ChayaLeah!

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I’m going to watch it so we can discuss it in depth. It’s my homework for the week! So far I’ve seen the girl who wants a guy with good eyebrows... awesome.

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I’ve watched the whole shebang (together with a non-jewish friend - she couldn’t believe that shiduchim is still a thing). we really enjoyed it, and appreciate the diversity (and charm of many) of the participants and of Aleeza.

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Oh my gosh, she was something else.

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This is how I watched You People (and became antisemitic at the sight of Jonah Hill)

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I need to watch it! My cousin texts me about it

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Whoever orchestrated this episode is a hero. I’m very interested in what’s happening on campus with Jewish students. It sounds awful.

Speaking of Chabad outreach, this past Rosh Hashanah a guy blew the shofar for me and I was so excited. I felt a really nice connection.

And, Mayim has some extra time on her hands. Get her on the pod! https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/13/entertainment/mayim-bialik-not-hosting-jeopardy-writers-strike/index.html

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We need someone on the inside!

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or a compelling pitch ;)

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I love Batya ! Please have her back ✨

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Her genuine joy during interviews is only matched by my toddler seeing her favorite color

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Read Batya’s book last year when it came out. Really well worth the read. I do t live in the US, but many of the themes and developments she writes about are relevant for the media in general.

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Does "frum" have the same slightly preachy connotation "devout" has? Or is it just a descriptor of level of practice?

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Nah. It just means observant. Secular people sometimes use it derogatorily

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Oh! And I kinda sorta knew the word "frum" because of Jewish Matchmaker! Educational.😄

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