39/23
I was captivated by the romance and definitely watched this series
Narrative
An agnostic sex podcaster and a newly single rabbi fall in love; they figure out if their relationship can survive their very different lives and interfering families. Originally titled “Shiksa,” which is also the last word spoken in the first episode.
I agree—the rabbi is hot
There was some great writing, pacing, and acting; it was easy to fall in love with. 🙂 However, I felt a nagging discomfort with the portrayal of Jewish culture.
Or the enormous wealth his first-generation immigrant parents somehow amassed
Some of the inconsistencies were annoyingly glaring, like the Hanukkah menorahs that appeared everywhere—on his parents’ front porch—seriously? Some, however, were more off-putting, like the constant use of the term “shiksa,” which is actually not a nice word.
Many times in the series, non-Jews are identified by their blond hair
If I were among people who honestly used that term to describe someone, I would no longer want to associate with them. Furthermore, the first time the word is used, it is hurled dismissively at a stranger based solely on her appearance.
I wish this would improve in season two!
As a blond Jewish woman, I am familiar with this kind of “but you don’t look Jewish” ignorance, but it does not come from the Jewish community. At best, these discordant elements felt underexplored; at worst, they felt indulgent and relied on outdated racial stereotypes.
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