Matchmaker, Matchmaker
I’ve known PC since we were kids. We met at shul when I was 9 and he was 12. And it wasn’t exactly a memorable meeting. At least not for me. [PC has a different recollection, but since he doesn’t have a blog…] Anyway, one thing led to another and after a long courtship, we got married in January of 1996.
But what if circumstances had been different? What if our parents still lived in a community where the cultural norm is to arrange marriages through a shadchen? Would we have been chosen for one another?
I rented Arranged from our local Blockbuster and I sent PC into the other room so that I could watch it on Motzei Shabbat. Ay — I loved it! And since I knew he wouldn’t, I figured I’d save us both time and aggrevation 🙂
Go. Now. See it. Thank me later.
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’96 was a good year. I got hitched in March.
Didn’t you love this movie? My best friend is a Libyan Moslem, and it is funny…we met the year that I became “old enough” to be considered “old” in the community…i.e. not married and in my 20’s. She and I bonded over the stresses of dating expectations, both personal and familial, and have been a big part of each other’s spiritual lives. That being said, we are both religious in our own religion. It is such a fabulous relationship, and I love the movie!
This looks like something I’d really enjoy. Thanks for pointing it out, I’ve added it to my Netflix queue. 🙂
My husband and I saw this a couple months back I guess, it truly is an amazing movie. Very real to life and sincere.
my dad just saw this and he’s really itching fo rme to see it so we can discuss. now i *really* have to watch it…cuz you say so too;-)
Jack — I agree! Can you believe it’s been over 12 years???
Rachel — Thanks for sharing your parallel experience. Nice to know that it’s not just a Hollywood’s sanitized idea of what COULD happen.
Rivkah — Yes, yes, yes — you will definitely enjoy it! Let me know what you think.
You too, Phyl.
TamaraEden — I agree. I think it worked because of its sincerity.