Strictly Soulmates - Jewish (16th February 2012)
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- Looking for love is tough at the best of times and it can be even harder when your pool of potential partners is small. Welcome to the world of being young, single and religious. This is looking for love as it's rarely been seen on TV before - with religion in play there are a whole new set of rules and it can be seriously tough to find 'the one'. Strictly Soulmates takes a fun, entertaining and emotional look at the real life trials and tribulations of a group of singletons trying to find their perfect match from four different religions: Evangelical Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Jewish.
As Chloe, married for nine months, says: 'Jewish dating is just like regular dating, but 50 million times harder. It's literally like finding that black sheep in the field - you know that black sheep exist, but the majority out there are white sheep'.
In this episode, we lift the lid on the world of Jewish dating as we follow three Jewish singletons on their journey to find a Jewish mate.
23-year-old Jason is a lad's lad, but when it comes to the girls he struggles to even get out on a date. Jason wants to meet the girl of his dreams, but when he does get chatting to a girl at a Jewish speed dating event, she tells follically-challenged Jason that she's looking for a guy with a full head of hair. After months of trying, and even travelling half way around the world to a Jewish Camp America, Jason finally bags himself a date and has one of the best days of his life.
Richard has spent the last few years mainly dating non-Jewish girls, but now he's 27 it's time to settle down and that means finding a nice Jewish girl. But the path to true love doesn't run smoothly and on his search Richard falls for Laura. One big problem: Laura's not Jewish. Richard is forced to make a painful decision - does he follow his head and end his relationship with Laura or does he follow his heart and turn against his religion?
22-year-old Modern Orthodox Natalie has never had a boyfriend before, which could have something to do with the fact she's got a checklist the length of her arm. Even the Jewish matchmaker she visits thinks finding her a man 'is not going to be easy'. He doesn't have to keep Kosher like Natalie, but he does have to be ambitious, clever and well-educated. Oh, and tall. But as one of her friends says, Natalie is going to have to 'kiss a few frogs before she meets her prince'. And when Natalie finally meets a man who measures up, will he like her too?
Aw my heart broke for the bald guy when he checked his messages and no responses :( He seems like a nice guy. Hope he finds the perfect match!
He's married now
With a baby!!! Yay Jason
Good for him!
Yaaaaaa my heart sunk when she said she liked his scars
Adam was a serious catch. He's handsome, kind, ambitious, TALL and you have a problem because he's three months younger?....Stay single.
Yerbut nobut yerbut nobut
Exactly
Usually when people are as picky as that girl, they're probably insecure and protecting themselves from rejection.
I can attest to that. My mother is Jewish and she's from Yemen originally. This whole Jewish/Muslim conflict is new and was previously unheard of. My fiances parents are from a city called Essoura in Morocco. Her ancestors fled Christian persecution in Europe in order to live in security under Muslim rule in Morocco. We know that some of the greatest Jewish scholars/scientists lived in Muslim Andalus and would even pray in mosques. It's extremists on both sides that are the problem.
lol.... the entire arabian peninsula was jewish and christian native land. who occupied it? and you think it came about from muslims being nice to them? muslims has persecuted christians and jews for 1400 years.
But not intermarried is different thing
@@nyuni3322 That is not true. The majority of the Arab peninsula (Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman and all the golf states) were predominantly polytheistic believers before the rise of Islam. Secondly and more importantly you cannot force conversion. Through taxation some would convert after a while. Bit not physical force.
@@SY-bn3iz It's 100% true. You haven't studied history at all and are merely making it up as you go. Even in 2022 you will find plenty of prominent and famous muslim clerics discuss forced conversion. Islam expanded only through violence (enormous violence), slave raids and forced conversions. They would attack and occupy churches, synagogues and temples and convert them into mosque believing it gave them power over those faiths. Due to the brutality of Islam original texts from Europe and other parts from the medieval times describes Mohammed and his followers as a "devil". Even Egyptian-born Muslim cleric Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi openly admitted that Islam would never have survived to this day if it was not for forced conversions and killing of apostates, slave raids and the enormous mass-occupation attempts by the Caliphates from the age of Mohammed onwards.
I think it's fine if you want to marry someone that meets your religious beliefs but it would also be nice if you told that to the person you are dating who doesn't follow your religion. It isn't fair on them either that after years spent on someone they are simply told it's over because now I need to find a (insert religion here) wife/husband. I'm betting if Richard had told Laura that he was looking for a Jewish wife she might have put a stop to their dating. The other person also counts..not just them.
anEizBerg not holly
They don't care at cold as ice religious marriage folk. They keep their non same religion girlfriends and boyfriends and will be meeting people of their same religion. The worst thing is their parents don't hint anymore either so people have no idea.
That some sociopathy and they think they'll be forgiven by saying some 'special prayer'. They're all so disgusting and think that people of other faiths or non religious people have time to waste. Four of my friends dated guys who then turned around after 5 years (post uni) and said they wanted to marry the same religion and that's what their parents wanted. Like wtf they had even had the marriage talk. People like that basically just use 'outsiders' like toys that's why you get atheist and agnostic groups because of these fraudsters.
Well that's your limited view cause i've seen that with plenty of ethic groups, faiths, nationalities.
But that 'first and foremost' comment might say more about the area you live in or the people you associate with. Many jews i know have assisted and done positive things for others in higher no's than most...and i've been around.
anEizBerg their Talmud teaches them that they are the superior race or religion , how ironic sounds similar to Hitler
+britishdocs This was great, I have been researching "how to find a good christian man" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Denrooklyn Wedlock Enhancer - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.
Omg 😂😂😂 when she says she goes to the gym I died.
😁😁😁
I know, it added to her delusion
She seems overweight gym?? 😂😂😂😂
She might go the gym. Gym is only 20% of the equation, it matters more how much alcohol or food you consume, your diet, your sleep habits.
I totally agree, I had to remove one troll, who kept posting anti-semitic comments on this video. I was so furious, I abused him on his inbox email and blocked him ever coming back. I also removed his offensive comments. So yes folks, please watch videos, without abusing people's religions !!
The blind date keeps Kosher in her house but eats anything , including pig, when she's out. What sense does that make?
+Sparrow Dean I Keep a kosher kitchen and try my best to eat kosher but sometimes if you live far away from a large observant community your choice are few. But i still can't understand eating pig at least try to eat veg... options
+jay Day Exactly, if you are prepared to break such fundamental dietary rules at the drop of a hat, what's the point in keeping a kosher kitchen at home?
I once encountered a Muslim woman who refused to pay for her shopping at the tobacco kiosk inside the supermarket because cigarettes could be purchased there. Now please explain the logic of that one, when cigarettes can be paid for at any till in the supermarket. What's she going to do, refuse to travel in a car because the petrol stations sell cigarettes?
Some human beings are staggeringly irrational.
i think its much better to eat halal meat then pig or regular meat. Or else eat Kosher as a Jew when u can.
He doesnt make sense obviously shes not religious
short answer.... No sense
I wish the best onto all religions and I hope one day we can achieve peace between all religions in the Middle East. Let us not forget old cultural ties that make us the same people in our hearts and minds.
Jason is handsome, happy, and has heart! Any young single woman would be blessed to find him!
"...she doesn't look like a frummer."
LMAO!!!
When I see these documentaries, I am SOOO GRATEFUL that my parents gave me freedom of choice!!!! I also have a Muslim background, but they accept and respect me and my choices. Everyone deserves mental freedom
I find Jewish culture so rich and fascinating. I'm hooked on these videos.
Heads Will Roll ditto
Heads Will Roll me too. Jewish culture is very intriguing
Why did they pick religious people for the other documentaries, yet non-religious people for the Jewish documentary?! Completely inconsistent. There are plenty of young religious Jews in the UK they could have profiled
tobiascdngustaf jews are an ethnic group. Judaism is a religion. Not all jews practice judaism.
Your right they should have showed religious Jewish people for this episode. The Muslim and Cristian episodes were much better. The Jewish episode no one mentions G-D.
I'm from NYC and this is friggin' hilarious. No, Jason, women do not look for gamblers.
My family are Iraqi Jews and our family lived in Baghdad for thousands of years. We look Iraqi, we eat Iraqi foods, we speak the same language and some of us attended the same schools. Conflicts started to arise in the 30's and 40's, and during a progrom my grandmother's uncle was decapitated. After that, my family escaped the country after they were laid off from their jobs for being jewish and unable to practice Judaism. Let me tell you, this conflict is new and is caused by extremists.
Jason is very immature. I honestly don't think he's ready to be in a real relationship at the time this film was made. Also, doing mass mailings on dating sites sending out generic messages is a waste of time. It just shows the person you're sending it to that you have no interest in listening or learning about them as an individual. Big turnoff.
kabardinka1 agreed. You can always tell when it's a mass spam message
He struck me as deeply unlikeable from the beginning. He's the kind of person I'd meet and instantly dislike. No idea if he is a sweet person deep down, but the way he presents himself does not work in his favour.
I got the same generic message from the same guy on 2 different sites. I had different pics on both, guess he didn't recognize me.
I am Jewish and I resides in NYC. I can certainly relate...my mom always trying to arrange a potential wife for me and I am only 25..this is a good watch. Mozel Tov!..🤣😂😁
Aww I love Jason he's so funny and cheeky hes got alot of charm
The problem with the guy sending out the same email to 10 different girls - we can smell that kind of thing from a mile away. It helps to say something specific unique to the person's profile so we can tell you actually read our profile and noticed us specifically. It's amazing how many people don't take time to read what the other person is like!
It would have been nice to have filmed actual Orthodox Jews for this documentary, and the complexities of Orthodox Jewish dating. I liked the Muslim episode of this because it showed actual serious/religious Muslims, but as a Jew myself, I'm disappointed in this Jewish episode. Non-religious Jewish dating is not any different to regular, non-Jewish secular dating. So what's the point?
true, but its much more difficult for Jews who are religious but still secular cause they have to balance every aspect of what they want in a partner. they need to find someone who takes judaism seriously but is not frum (very religious) which is very difficult
The point is they are trying to find their bashert. Just because it is not the way you are used to jewish dating does not mean it does not work. Also, every match a shadchan makes is perfect, correct and there is no such thing as a shidduch crisis.
Me same im Jewish origin and prefer the Muslim and Hindu version are more realistic.
I agree would have liked watching religious Jewish families involved in dating process until wedding more than the speed dating meetings.
Goldstein is such a Jewish name lol
SuperNdella wow you sure picked up on that, in a jewish dating video
Mike Na I tried to avoid stereoytping but the name was an easy target
+Mike Na (MultiMediaMike) bahahaha
Well I wish them all the best in their love endeavours, it can be difficult when religious and cultural pressure is involved.
my kids were all picky and found their partners who met their criteria. all are happily married. keep looking!
Some chicks really don't have a clue
love when his mates are taking the piss. 'grab a cup of tea and wait!'
I'm looking for my soulmate. I'm 6'4", 180 lbs, I'm a doctor specializing in gynecology and cosmetic surgery, and a lawyer currently working to get Jonathon Pollard freed from prison. Also a rabbi who performs brissim and kosher slaughter, but not with the same knife. Some people think I have a subtle sense of humor ;>P
and an active imagination
squawcreekkid
Yes that too. Happy Chanukah Ms. Kardashian.
chodeshadar18 Is this a joke?
*****
In a word, oh Goth Chick, yes.
squawcreekkid
Why Ms. Kardashian! I do believe you're flirting with me! Alas, I am currently going with a sweet, very funny lady who I actually met thru JDate! Have a good Shabbas and a happy Purim :>D
18 years ago ,while looking for a husband ,i told the Shadchan;any short guy is out of the list,is it clear?
Of course i married a guy shorter than me:p & seriously,i couldn't care less...
Jason impresses as great fun, kind & would make a good partner. I wish him immense luck.
Jason I know there is a girl out there for you. What a gem you are Mr. Goldstein. Good luck. Shalom!
You raised an interesting point! I immediately noticed it when the first guy's dating profile said:"culturally Jewish!"
I wouldn't date/marry a guy who was shorter than me either. Matchmaker needs to STOP!
The big bird is so shallow. Most men would be turned off by her attitude. Me included. Not because she's overweight. That's ok, but she's so full of herself and that's a put off. Big style
Dr Frankenstein she’s stunning.
"you just can't spend your life having fun" ahhhhhhhhhhhh!
For "Jason", his approach is rather limited. Both in the fact that he profiles himself in self-focused manner, and perfunctory mass emails sent to those he had interest in. Personalizing responses is always far more effective. As is evidenced by his success at the Jewish camp. Any perceptions he may have about about his scar being a deterrent to romance are his own. He is a truly lovely lad.
Natalie want a prince, is she a princess, oh come on Natalie, wake up !
and I thought I was the only one with dating problems...
Oh sorry my dear
Natalie: I want a tall rich doctor, lawyer or accountant
Doctor/Lawyer/Accountant: I want a woman whose weight doesn't start with 300 and something
The cow wants a stallion🤣🤣
I recognised Gilgamesh in Camden (the speed dating venue) Well the non-Jewish partner can always convert, if it's a matter of parental disapproval, and in the end love will triumph hopefully
I honestly like both Jewish and Muslim people and do not see why we should not be able to live together peacefully?
This world is so much more interesting precisely because of the differences between us!! ❤️
I am an Orthodox Christian woman by the way.
Peace and may God bless all of you!
the bald guy is a sweety, and I honestly think would be even cuter if he had hair - lovely skin, eyes, face shape...with hair- wow!
No much needed changed then
+janelia19 He needs to get away from his controlling mother.
Hi folks my late grandmother was jewish i never followed jeduisam i have jewish friends and all are brilliant friends that I have best friends for most of my life .. I hope and wish jason all the best in his search
The last girl (The one on the date with the bald dude) is so high. She has no idea what's going on.
Seeing it now, soo true
Kasi Chettiar which duration
I wonder how Jason keeps his kippah stay on his head.
I wish that 'Jewish Princess' will date the man of her dreams, who would tell her that she should stop eating and join a gym. She needs a lesson on expectations.
baha yes!
dude she says that she does go to the gym, weird how people love to shit on her for her body type but are pissed that she has a 'type' in men she likes
But the thing is, she doesn't know if that's the type of man she likes as she has never dated before. Furthermore, she has a long list of things that should, as the matchmaker rightly said, be negotiable, such as height or age. If she meets someone with whom she is really compatible, she might notice that a shorter height does not bother her after all.
She isn't fat.
Hahahaha B"H
Sorry Soulmate is the most overused word - it does not necessarily mean your marriage partner.
After watching all these series,
I am happy that I am not the only one who is messing up his life when it comes about marraige.
The computer says no 😆😊😀
Very interesting and true to life
Why can't everyone just fall in love and go with it... why does religion have to be a factor? I just want someone who has a kind, loyal heart, a gentle personality, and a good sense of humor... everything else is open...
Some chicks really don't have a clue
Did I miss something regarding Jason's date? Wasn't the girl who asked about his scar interested in him? She seemed to be crushing on him...
that rabbi knows what he is talking about
Are you Arabic?
I am a mulism man and I don't mind marrying Jewish woman or none Muslim
A Rebbitzin said when she was seeking marriage, one prospect showed his controlling nature by moving the salt shaker back to a certain spot. The potential match did not go further.
I expressed to her that a man has to walk a fine line.
On one hand, he is expected to not be controlling with moving the salt shaker. On the other hand, he is expected to take control as a mover and shaker.
With my play on words, she was not inSALTed.
If he wants to marry Laura why doesn't he just ask if she would consider conversion duh
+Chat is a waste of time .....It happens ALL the time !! Further more she might be very sincere if she was introduced to Judaism....You sound like you know nothing about Jewish halacha ......
@@chatisawasteoftime I personally know three individuals (two women and one man) who converted to marry their Jewish spouses. And this is in a fairly small city.
It would be nice if you brushed up on halacha before you spouted opinions about what I know or don't know. Converting for marriage is the lowest bar of conversion there is, and no serious beis din would consider it. @@eliavkrovitz7457
And see what happens once they leave their 'fairly small city" and try to assimilate to a Jewish population that actually take Judaism seriously. They'd have to practice their Judaism too. @@AnnDroid877
The bald guy wants a really cute girl and it’s not going to happen. He isn’t rich nor interesting so he’s got to get real.
bass13mary Yes, he's very unrealistic. Aiming way too high. No wonder he stayed single.
Uh.....he’s married now!😀
He looks Mr.Proper and want a model!!!😁😁😁
Natalie and Matt Lucas were separated at birth!
yerbut nobut yerbut nobut
Natalie has a doll face mash'Allah :)
These documentaries show something very important... when looking for a partner for life, you need to consider HE/SHE might have same values, education, background and view about life as you....
Nice dirty bra straps, Spray Tan Girl. Way to keep it classy.
I read the comment before the video and saw everybody calling Natalie fat so I was expecting like a 300 pounder BBW. When I saw her...Natalie isn't fat! She's chubby but not fat. She's still too picky though.And why can't fat people have some standards? Just because someone is fat doesn't mean they have to slept with or date anything that says hi to them.
As to the comment that Orthodox Jews won't be filmed, this is not true. I am sure there are Chabad and Modern Orthodox people who would be filmed for this doc.
The pretty girl who is so desperate for a tall guy identified herself as Modern Orthodox. She was foolish to take part in this documentary- it made her look superficial. I wish I could sit her down and explain that long lists won't find a girl a good husband.
Religion is just a set of self-imposed beliefs and rules that people install into themselves and their families.
All religion does is separate people into different groups and communities. It serves no benefits to mankind whatsoever.
One does not have to practise a religion to still believe in God, and be good and just.
Religion should be in the background and not the forefront of people’s behaviour and lifestyles.
* The girl at 15:30 is the girl who is a true wife* under Ashem. *You can tell by how she answers her question*. THIS is a real Jewish woman who is a wife for life that God has blessed. Only those who are religious enough will know why she was the best girl on the show.
Men if you date a girl, just make sure she answers the question like she did and you're 90% safe.
ly
The yo
***** Yes you got it! I didn't think anyone would. If you date a girl that is about herself and her own life goals, RUN away. You'll be supporting her life goals through child support. God created woman to be mans helper and company. Many women are not cut out for marriage though. These women will always center their life around their selfish ambitions and not others which is contrary to why God created her. As far as men, all men are good.
blondecat666 No you aren't Jewish. When you start being religious and believing in Hashem, THEN you'll be Jewish. If you ask Hashem if he's real, he'll let you know. Watch out for things that are more than coincidence happen in your life. Hashem speaks to you without taking away your free will to disobey him. So he speaks to you more subtly than you may think. You'll know in your heart that if it's Hashem that did it. However, you own human logic can convince you otherwise. Women are much more in tune to this than men. Women have an automatic holiness that men don't have. If you are unmarried, then Hashem will become your husband. If you prove to him that you are a suitable wife, then he will send you are a real husband. A soul-mate that you belong with.
TakeSomeAdvice Actually, it is. It's pretty
complicated. According to Jewish law, you are Jewish if your mother is, or if
you convert. This is it. If you are born to a Jewish mother, you can be an
atheist or practice a different religion, you'll still be Jewish. When you
convert to Judaism, you became part of the people of Israel
The comment section is just hillarious
seems like they look for a job or a stylish outfit. how can you have so many must-haves ? love is not a logical, rational thing - that is what is so awesome about it. these people might find some "trophy partner", love never.
I know of a couple that fell in love, she wasn't Jewish, but converted.
About to celebrate 40 years together...
Five children, four grandchildren (and counting!)
And ALWAYS have open doors and plenty of seats for anyone, especially at Passover.
Sometimes the right situation can work ;)
Love can make a difference!!!
Jason looks like Roberto Carlos has got malaria !
I've been watching all these episodes and one thing I noticed is the fat old ladies always try to shame the young single person for being "too picky" like what the hell? This Will be their life partner. And what's it to you, what they want ? It seems they get annoyed because they feel deep down THEY (the matchmaker) will not be able.to find someone who meets that criteria, so it's purely selfish. It begs the question: is mariage a business ?!
I never knew Roberto Carlos was Jewish.
it seems that online dating is a bit more acceptable in England than it is in the US.
love the bald guy
My teacher sent me this as homework 🙋♀️
I tried it!!! At Shadchan matched me with someone, and we finally met. I thought it would be extremely weird. I never dated a Frum Jew before. We had coffee, we laughed. The thing that concerns me most is i tell people about my experience, and they ask when is the wedding.... Not cool........ : ( ok i get it, i date simply for the reason of marriage, but can i go on a few more dates before i decide if someone is the one or not...
Jason is 23 but looks 53
I totally agree, but I guess the production team couldn't find Orthodox Jews who were willing to be filmed looking for a partner or they simply didn't do proper research into different aspects of Judaism.
Bird at the end was stoned out of her brain.... lol
2:12 the bald dude reminds me of someone from my bible assembly. But he's a Black guy.
if you watch this with the cc on.... its hilarious... Im like thats totally NOT what they are saying lol
Jason just screams Friend Zone.
Brilliantly summarized =)
I was writing the issue you raised, and then saw your post. :)
The depiction is accurate and inaccurate all at the same time. Demographically, most Jews in the UK are secularised.
Unlike the Muslim or Hindu programmes, which featured first generation young people from religious homes (or at least highly traditional), the young marriage minded Jewish people they found are not (we hadn't seen Natalie's parents though).
Have of people are not even Jewish ...spray tan girl was unreal
What's with these guys taken the slightest hint of rejection as a complete no?! Like if a girl wants you to meet her friends and go clubbing with her, take that as an opportunity to get to know her better and make a move! Don't just think 'Oh I think she only see's me as a friend I'm giving up.'
Because we as guys know, that if a chick doesn't find you immediately attractive, there's no point in wasting our time. I would've done the exact same thing. Instead of giving up, we as men prefer to call it a "tactical retreat." There is a difference.
Personally I wouldn't want a woman who isn't physically attracted to me. It has to be a physical as well as an emotional connection. One out of two just isn't good enough.
Slayer Sigma this is so far from the truth. Girls are not like guys in this regard. It takes us time to figure out if we like a person. Hanging out, conversing etc usually helps a girl decide.
@@cap4life1 nah, that’s not true for me as a woman or many other women I know. I knew which person I was attracted to immediately and rarely changed my mind. Simply because you are that way doesn’t mean every woman is and it can be confusing for men to paint us in such broad strokes.
" you cant just spend your life.... having fun"
🍸🍹🍾🥂😉 I can
I mean idk what this says about me but I don’t think natalies list was bad at all. A smart, well educated, ambitious man whose like 2 inches taller sounds like pretty reasonable criteria to me...
"They have to be intelligent". I don't think this is gonna be a problem for the Jewish folks.
I hope since this programme was made you have found someone. There is no perfect partner out there and please don't set out to change anyone. In essence people are who they are. Your Prince or Princess is round the corner and you will find them when you least expect to.
So far I've seen both Islam and Jewish episodes of this, and the organization of the characters is nearly exact. An open young women, a strict and picky overweight woman, a desperate man.. really? The Islam episode seemed a lot more family and religion involved, and they seemed to be living it much stronger. I wonder what the Hindu episode will be like?
You can find all these people on facebook easily. Jason goldstein is married to a jewish woman not sure about the others.
These guy's are orthodox jews !! If it's Beards, Sidelocks (Payot) You wanna see when you say ''Orthadox jews'' then you need to look up Haredi orthadox !!! ORTHADOX Does not mean guy's in long black coats & hats ... Shalom x
Haha Levitt you legend! My best mate lol.
So shallow. Why are looks so important. Looks fade over time.
I hope she said CalGirl @ 29:27 because I have never seen a cow in Malibu
Jason labels himself Orthodox (I would guess an affinity to, if not full time practice?) Natalie considers herself 'Modern Orthodox' and yet has no problem dating someone without a kippah or bothered if he keeps kosher? Richard is conflicted, feels he should marry Jewish, but not really sure why, other than to please his parents (about Jewish grandchildren).
We saw the shadchan (matchmaker) , Rabbi and one family (the one who gave advise about not ordering spaghetti) as identifiably Orthodox.
"She is almost perfect but she is not jewish". This is what religion makes you believe... if you are not following certain sets of beliefs you are not whole. You are not accepted. And this is why I left religion. Because I am an inclusive person and religion excludes people.
Awww Scott Mills is narrating
I find it funny that people (Natalie) that are a 5 or 6 (on their best days) are only intetested in 9 or 10s. 😅😅
Fucking hell, some high ass expectations from physical perspective. Can understand difficulty, especially one with propensity to gain weight easily.