The hit musical was inspired by and warns against anti-Jewish hate.
Wicked offers a thrilling prequel to The Wizard of Oz, describing how the Wicked Witch of the West – named Elphaba in the musical – rose to power and how she gained her fearsome reputation as an evil sorcerer. Along the way, Wicked is rife with Jewish references and images.
I am not religious, I never publicly display my love for Judaism or Israel. But something is awakening inside of me.
I have always been a quiet American Jew. I am not religious. I am not kosher. My children do not go to a Jewish day school, and I do not go to synagogue on most Shabbats. Instead, I quietly celebrate the high holidays, quietly respond “thank you” when a stranger wishes me a Merry Christmas at Hanukah time, quietly pray to God when I am really desperate and quietly thank God for all of the blessings in my life.
I’m dating for marriage and have spoken to dozens of men. Each one has a compulsion to watch pornography.
I am a 23-year-old observant woman striving to be a good daughter, friend, sister, and I hope soon a good wife and mother.
I’ve been trying to find my soulmate. I’ve talked to dozens of Jewish men on various dating sites and all of them admitted to me when I inquired that they were addicted to porn. I was shocked to discover that there wasn’t one who wasn’t actively watching it.
As a Jewish matchmaker who has witnessed the intricacies of love and identity and helped many couples navigate religious differences, here’s my take on the controversial series.
Love is often falsely portrayed as the ultimate force that can overcome any obstacle, and the new Netflix series Nobody Wants This plays into that distorted belief. The show is a comedic drama about the romantic journey of a young rabbi and a bold, non-Jewish podcaster, as they navigate the humorous and challenging dynamics of their interfaith relationship amidst cultural clashes and family expectations.
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